To OASIS Leaders in Memphis: ‘This Is Civil Rights Work’
“This is the story of a people, of hopes and dreams, of challenge and change. It is an American…
OASIS at Work: Fostering Confianza to Learn From Each Other
I have spent a good portion of my personal life and career developing relationships. If you have ever read…
‘Lead With Your Legacy in Mind’
This is the prepared text of the commencement address given at Howard University on May 11, 2017. To the…
The ‘Joyous’ Responsibility We Have as Citizens
This is the prepared text of the commencement address given at the University of Memphis, a member of our…
College Leaders Share Why Year-Round Pell Is Important for Their Students
UPDATEDToday, we learned that Congress wants to restore year-round Pell grants in its plan to fund the government for…
Guiding Students Toward Degrees
It’s that time of year when college seniors are busy, readying themselves for graduation after four (or five or…
OASIS at Work: Redesigning Courses to Boost Completion
What happens when you bring institutional leaders from 10 campuses together to exchange ideas about student success? That’s exactly…
Holding Up Data as a Mirror
This op-ed first appeared at Inside Higher Ed.Around this time every year, as colleges and universities begin to spring…
Georgia State: Leading the Way in Student Success
Last week, PBS NewsHour profiled Georgia State University’s efforts to boost success among students of color, those from low-income…
Putting Student Success Into Practice in Higher Ed
Today, we're releasing a new guide for college and university leaders that shows how four leading institutions are using…
Embedding a Hyper-Focus on Student Success Into Everyday Work
Institutional leaders have a responsibility to improve success for all students, especially those who are from underrepresented groups. While…
Eleven Higher Education Institutions Unite to Improve Graduation Rates
Our new OASIS (Optimizing Academic Success & Institutional Strategy) network is a group of 11 institutions that have committed…