A recent survey revealed that 59% of higher education professionals feel their institutions prioritize student success. To address challenges in this area, DePaul University organized a summit on December 3, 2024, uniting over 350 staff, faculty, and administrators. Led by Ashley Williams, the event aimed to define student success, measure it, and foster a culture that emphasizes shared responsibility and collaboration. Discussions included institutional goals for closing achievement gaps, showcasing best practices, and the role of technology in enhancing student success, closely aligned with the university's Catholic mission.
Gathering together: The inaugural summit took place Dec. 3, 2024, with 350 staff, faculty members and administrators participating. The event featured outside experts, such as Monica Hall-Porter from the University of Texas at Austin as the keynote speaker, and the university president and provost addressed institutional goals for student success and closing achievement gaps.
The goals for the summit, as outlined by organizers, included defining student success, determining how success is measured, fostering a coordinated culture for student success, charting a road map for enhancing student success and creating awareness of technology, systems and data relevant to student success, as well as sharing of best practices in place at the institution.
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