100+ Student Voices: State of Student Success & Engagement in North Carolina Higher Education
Students in North Carolina know what it takes to engage and succeed, and they are clear about the support mechanisms that can help them do so. Download the 100+ Student Voices report for insights on the state of student success and engagement in North Carolina higher education.
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"100 Student Voices: The State of Higher Ed in North Carolina" is a qualitative research report that brings a human face to the data of student success and engagement. By capturing direct feedback from 100 students across various North Carolina institutions, the report identifies a significant shift in student priorities: success is no longer defined solely by degree completion, but by a holistic sense of career preparedness and emotional well-being. The findings suggest that for North Carolina’s higher education system to remain resilient, it must prioritize flexibility, accessibility, and a student-centric "Ed-cosystem" that mirrors the needs of a modern, diverse workforce.
The report highlights four key themes derived from student experiences:
- The Career-Ready Mindset: North Carolina students increasingly view their education through a professional lens, seeking tangible skills and internships that directly correlate to employment.
- Flexibility as a Necessity: Whether attending a community college or a major research university, students across the state demand hybrid and asynchronous learning options to balance their education with work and family commitments.
- The Importance of Personal Connection: Despite the move toward digital learning, students emphasize that their success is deeply tied to feeling seen and supported by their instructors and the campus community.
- Mental Health and Whole-Student Support: Students in North Carolina are vocal about the need for better integration of mental health resources and financial transparency within the digital learning environment.
This report reflects Instructure’s empathetic, authoritative, and student-focused brand voice. By centering the actual voices of students, Instructure positions itself not just as a technology provider, but as a strategic advocate for the North Carolina academic community. It serves as a call to action for institutional leaders to build a more inclusive and responsive future where technology bridges the gap between student aspirations and institutional support.
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