Events

Fall 2023 Student Financial Wellness Survey Results

May 7, 2024

Join us for a presentation of key findings from Trellis's Student Financial Wellness Survey. The fall 2023 results, which include responses from more than 63,000 students from 142 institutions, provide insights about financial behaviors, basic needs security, mental health, and more.

Event Series 360 Discussion

Unmet Financial Need and Student Success

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

June 24, 2024

College affordability continues to be a concern for people across the nation which fuels the notion that a postsecondary education is not as valuable as it once was. As states work toward achieving their credential attainment goals, it’s important to examine the impact of expenses associated with pursuing a credential and student retention.

Mental Health and Finances Webinar

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

June 25, 2024

Student basic needs and mental health are key student success conversations on campus around the country. Data from the Trellis Strategies Student Financial Wellness survey reinforces this and shows a high prevalence of food and housing insecurity and the alarming rates of depression and anxiety in students.

Perceptions of Institutional Support

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

August 14, 2024

It is important for institutions to understand their students’ barriers and struggles and provide crucial support services as needed. Students who feel connected to and supported by their institution develop a stronger sense of belonging.

Event Series 360 Discussion

Student Basic Needs and Mental Health

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

August 20, 2024

Our 2023 Student Financial Wellness Survey findings tell us 42 percent of students facing basic needs insecurities simultaneously experience major depressive disorder (compared to 20 percent of their counterparts without food or housing related challenges).

Event Series 360 Discussion

Earn and Learn: Employment Opportunities While Enrolled

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

September 17, 2024

The findings of our 2023 Student Financial Wellness Survey show 38% of respondents consider themselves workers attending school rather than students who work. Trying to fit academics around a work schedule can create competing priorities and force these modern learners to regularly choose between needs and goals. In this discussion, we will talk about ways in which a postsecondary credential can be achieved while working.

Student Re-Engagement: Effective Strategies to Planning and Connecting with Students

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

September 24, 2024

Re-engaging students with some college, but no degree represents a very big opportunity for colleges and universities to improve student success and institutional enrollment. This webinar will explore the challenges and opportunities with re-enrolling stopped out students at four institutions: private, public, and 2-year. Tools from Trellis Strategies to assist institutions will also be covered.

Event Series 360 Discussion

Time Poverty and Impact on Student Experience

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

October 15, 2024

The results of our 2023 Student Financial Wellness Survey show 21% of respondents identify as parents and 38% of respondents consider themselves workers attending school rather than students who work. These modern learners must prioritize their personal lives over a credential pursuit; however, they are working toward increased economic mobility in the future.
In this discussion, we will talk about the impact time scarcity has on credential attainment for modern learners.

Creating a Campus Customer Service Culture

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

October 17, 2024

There are many variables that affect student enrollment, retention, and success. Some are uncontrollable, but the one thing a college or university can control is the way it treats its students. Learn how Alabama State University created a strategic plan and campus culture to increase customer service to students.

Innovations in Assessment and Credentialing

Virtual Webinar 301 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, Texas, United States

October 29, 2024

Explore alternative methods of assessing student learning and competency beyond traditional exams and grades. This discussion will delve into the value of digital badges, competency-based education, and micro-credentials in recognizing and validating skills.

Parenting Student Support

November 13, 2024

Our Fall 2023 Financial Wellness Survey results show that more than one in five students is a parent. The parenting student identity has become more visible across postsecondary institutions; although, the support for this student population varies vastly at institutions. In this discussion, we will talk with leading researchers from three organizations about the state of parenting student support across the nation.