Webinars

Explore past webinars featuring experts in higher ed and Knack partners on scaling peer tutoring and student success.

Academic Support for Every Student: A Conversation with Moravian University and Hampton University Leaders

In this webinar, co-hosted by Knack and The New American Colleges and Universities (NACU), Chris Hassay, Associate Director of the Center for Academic Excellence at Moravian University, and Jordan Carson, Director of the Ronald McNair Scholars Program at Hampton University, share how their student-centered campuses are ensuring every student gets the support they need—across every course, and without exception.

Every Course, Every Student: Fort Valley State’s Bold Approach to Peer Tutoring

At Fort Valley State University, peer tutoring has become a cornerstone of student success—offered to every student in every course. In this session, Heidi Gregg shares how FVSU brought this bold vision to life and what other institutions can learn from their transformative, campus-wide approach to academic support.

Building Belonging and Support Through Peer Tutoring at Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University has made a bold commitment to student success by ensuring that every course is covered and every student is eligible for free peer tutoring. In partnership with Knack, PLU has eliminated barriers to academic support—making tutoring more accessible, equitable, and student-centered than ever before. In this webinar, Dr. Bridget Yaden, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education at PLU shares how they are reimagining academic support to advance student achievement, engagement, and belonging.

How Jacksonville University Scales High-Impact Peer Tutoring to Support All Students

Discover how Jacksonville University (JU) is transforming academic support through its partnership with Knack! In Fall 2024, Jacksonville University teamed up with Knack to implement a scalable peer-to-peer tutoring program, expanding both tutoring availability and on-campus employment opportunities for JU students. In a recent webinar, Dee Thornton, Director of Academic Technology, shared insights on how this partnership has enhanced student success and created new opportunities for the institution.

Peer Tutoring: If Done Well, Could it be a High-Impact Practice?

Peer tutoring has long been a staple of academic support in higher education, but could it rise to the level of a high-impact practice (HIP)? In this virtual event, we had the privilege of exploring this question with Dr. Jillian Kinzie, Associate Director at Indiana University’s Center for Postsecondary Research, and Dr. George Kuh, Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus at Indiana University and one of the foremost experts on high-impact practices.

Rethinking Academic Support at the University of Maine Webinar

Discover how The University of Maine is transforming peer tutoring into a powerful tool for student success in this virtual event featuring Dr. T. Scott Marzilli, Associate Provost for Student Success & Innovation. Learn how the university has scaled its peer tutoring program to enhance academic achievement, retention, and equity while addressing shifting demographics, academic preparedness, and budget constraints.

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Partnerships to Promote Student Success with Florida Center for Nursing

In a recent webinar with Florida Center for Nursing, we sat down with Kathleen Cappo, Dean of Health Sciences at South Florida State College, Elizabeth "Betty" Jordan, Senior Associate Dean of Student Success at University of South Florida's College of Nursing, Rayna Letourneau, Executive Director at Florida Center for Nursing, and Samyr Qureshi, CEO and Co-Founder at Knack to discuss Florida's nursing shortage and how we can combat it.

Building a Culture of Peer-to-Peer Learning: Closing Equity Gaps by Removing Barriers to Engagement

In this virtual event, members of Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) highlight the work they are doing to empower their student success efforts through an innovative peer-to-peer tutoring strategy. Featured speakers include Bethany Huwe, Vice President of Academic & Library Resources at Herzing University, Dee Thornton, Director of Academic Technology at Jacksonville University, and LeShawn Roberts, Regional Vice President of Operations at Herzing University.

Rethinking the College Tutoring Model with Northwest Florida State College

In this virtual fireside chat, Dr. Henry Mack, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northwest Florida State College, and Samyr Qureshi, Co-Founder and CEO at Knack discuss rethinking the traditional college tutoring model. Knack recently launched a partnership with Northwest Florida State College to grow a peer-to-peer solution to address student academic needs. Excitingly, the partnership has resulted in growing the local workforce and building bridges across secondary and postsecondary communities.

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Bridging the Gap: Empowering Underprepared Students in Business Education

In this virtual roundtable, Chuck Allen, Associate Vice Dean of Temple University's Fox School of Business, and Dino Villegas, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs of Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business, discuss strategies to empower underprepared students in business education.

Reimagining Tutoring to Engage Disengaged Learners: Managing Institutional Change with Missouri S&T

In a recent virtual event, Dr. Dan Reardon, Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education at Missouri S&T, led an insightful discussion on reimagining the student experience through peer tutoring. The session highlighted the shifting dynamics of traditional tutoring models and the importance of meeting students where they are—both physically and academically.

How the University of New Hampshire Supports All Students in Every Course

UNH sought a more cost-effective solution that scaled high-impact support to all students. With the adoption of Knack, they focused on peer tutoring as an educationally purposeful peer interaction and a high-impact experiential learning opportunity. Dawna Perez and Kate Ziemer shared how they were able to increase accessibility, foster meaningful professional development for students, and improve overall ROI.

Empowering Learning Centers Through Educationally Purposeful Peer Interactions

In this webinar, Dr. George Kuh, Dana Talbert, and Marco Ortiz discuss strategies to strengthen learning centers by harnessing the power of peer interactions, particularly through peer tutoring. Their discussion provides key insights on how institutions can leverage peer-led initiatives to promote academic success, engagement, and a sense of belonging on campus.