By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Asking for help can be hard. Many college students who are struggling academically have a difficult time admitting they’re overwhelmed by their coursework and need some assistance. The success coaches at the University of Nebraska at Kearney understand this fear. They’re here to guide their peers through this process and get them back on track. Success coaching, offered through the UNK Learning Commons, provides … [Read more...] about Success coaches get UNK students past academic hurdles
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With retention a key focus, UNK Residence Life zeroes in on student expectations, needs
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Universities followed the same model for years when trying to engage students and get them excited about life in residence halls. “Bring in some pizza or popcorn, talk about diversity or another topic and boom, you were done,” explains Trelana Daniel. But soda and donuts don’t cut it anymore, which has residence life staff searching for ways to keep students living on campus after their freshman year. At the … [Read more...] about With retention a key focus, UNK Residence Life zeroes in on student expectations, needs
