Building the Student-Ready University

Dr. Ross believes that the university of tomorrow must do more than provide access; it must be intentionally designed for student success.

A Student-Ready University:

Anticipates needs.
Removes barriers before they disrupt student success. 

Designs around students.
Builds policies, programs, and experiences with students at the center.

Shares responsibility for retention.
Makes student success an institution-wide commitment.

Engages families and support networks.
Recognizes the communities that help students thrive.

Builds student agency.
Equips students with the strategies, confidence, and a sense of belonging to own their success.

Connects excellence with support.
Pairs high academic expectations with intentional systems of support.

This is the shift from offering student-ready programs to becoming a Student-Ready University.  This is the shift at the foundation of Dr. Ross' work.