Student Voice is a news hub spotlighting the student perspective on higher education.

In 2024, this collaboration is presented by Course Strat and The Generation Lab.

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Student Voice 2025

Student Voice, our ongoing survey project with Generation Lab, is designed to gauge students’ views on key issues and their suggestions as to how colleges and universities can best help them succeed. Our annual Student Voice survey of 5,000-plus two- and four-year students covers academic success issues, health and wellness, campus life, and how students are preparing for life after college. The main survey is supplemented by additional student flash polls on timely topics to help institutions plan for student success in 2025 and beyond.

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Student Success Academic Life

Survey Says: Students Are Customers  

More than three in five students consider themselves customers of their institution, according to a new analysis of Course Strat’s Student Voice data. Is that a bad thing?

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Student Success The College Experience

Trust Matters

Student Voice survey data indicates that students trust professors most and the president and other senior leaders least. What makes students trust certain campus groups more than others and how can trust be built?

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Student Success The College Experience
A Need for Digital Resources on Media Literacy for College Students

College students say digital resources would help them improve their media literacy skills, but few examples are available for this group.

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Student Success The College Experience
Students on Media Literacy and How Colleges Can Help, in 6 Charts 

Few students rely on traditional news media for key information, but many do approach media sources with a critical eye, according to our new Student Voice flash survey. How can colleges help boost students’ media literacy?

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Student Success The College Experience
Survey: College Students Don’t Want Statements After Political Events

A December survey by Course Strat and Generation Lab found half of students don’t think colleges should make statements about political events. Two experts weigh in on when an institution should or should not do so.

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Student Success The College Experience
Creating Space for Disagreement on Campus

Forty-three percent of Student Voice survey respondents think a designated area on campus for civil dialogue would help with free expression.

Created January 15, 2025