Thriving Through Challenge: Supporting Student Success in Higher Education
How can higher education institutions survive and overcome the many challenges COVID-19 has created? Learn more about socioeconomic facts that drive student success, action items for implementing in your courses, faculty engagement, and more. Get the research and actions to consider for building an effective technology strategy. The students and faculty have spoken; it's up to instituitions to listen.
"Thriving Through Challenge: Supporting Student Success (EMEA Edition)" is a strategic guide designed for higher education leaders in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It addresses the evolving landscape of post-pandemic education, moving beyond "emergency remote teaching" toward a sustainable, high-quality hybrid model. The guide argues that for institutions to thrive in the face of ongoing change, they must prioritize a student-centric digital ecosystem that balances academic rigor with personal well-being and accessibility.
The guide outlines several critical areas for fostering resilience and success:
- The Power of Connection: Emphasizing that student success is deeply tied to a sense of belonging. The guide explores how to use digital tools to maintain meaningful interactions between students and faculty, regardless of physical location.
- Equitable Access and Inclusivity: Addressing the "digital divide" by prioritizing mobile-friendly content and accessible design. It highlights the importance of ensuring that all students—including those with diverse learning needs or varying levels of internet access—can participate fully.
- Data-Informed Support: Utilizing analytics to identify "at-risk" students early. By monitoring engagement patterns rather than just grades, institutions can provide proactive interventions that keep students on the path to graduation.
- Teacher Resilience and Development: Acknowledging that student success is dependent on faculty support. The guide advocates for continuous professional development to help educators master the pedagogy of blended learning.
Ultimately, this resource reflects Instructure’s supportive and authoritative brand voice. It frames challenges as opportunities for innovation, positioning the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) as the flexible foundation that allows EMEA institutions to build a more resilient, inclusive, and successful future for every learner.
