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The New Traditional Learner: Redesigning Higher Education to Drive Learner Success

March 29, 2023

The demographics of today’s higher education student body are dramatically different than several decades ago. Today’s learners have much different and more diverse needs than the stereotype of an 18-year-old attending a residential college full-time immediately after graduating high school. The current mismatch in higher education between design and the needs of so many learners must be addressed to tackle challenges with persistence and completion. The following report explores how a higher education system built in the last century fails to meet the needs of this one and what actions can be taken to redesign higher education for today’s learners.

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Addressing Persistence and Success: High-Touch Advising and Wraparound Support at Scale

October 18, 2022

Learner persistence is not a new issue for institutions of higher education, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the breadth and impact of the problem. SNHU’s advisory and support program offers a model for institutions searching for scalable solutions.

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The Duet-SNHU Formula: Tackling Time, Cost, and Equitable Outcomes

October 18, 2022

The Duet-SNHU model brought together a high-quality CBE curriculum, delivered online, with high touch wraparound student supports. Early outcomes data reveals that the DUET-SNHU model has important implications for improving equity in higher education. Click here to view the executive summary.