
Many colleges focus their curriculum on preparing students for a career and life after college. But, does this align with the wants of the students? When one college student was asked about their experience in a humanities course, they had this to say:
Students are hungry for thought-provoking literature and the conversations that follow. To shine a light on this, the Chronicle invited several experts to a panel. Now, you can get the main takeaways in, “Building Humanities Courses to Transform Students’ Experience.”
- A focus on positive experiences impacts socialization
- A campus is helping STEM students engage with difficult text and literature
- A university is using data to measure the impact of socialization
Colleges have an obligation to prepare students for a career, but this doesn’t mean socialization and empathy should fall to the wayside. Learn what your campus can do with these insights.
The Different Voices of Student Success

The Chronicle’s resource center shares insights about improving student outcomes, social mobility, and the reskilling of workers in the higher-ed space.