Through personalized interactions, responsive support systems, and a commitment to psychological safety, higher education institutions can create environments that offer not just education, but transformation. In doing so, they foster connections that equip students with the confidence, resilience, and belonging needed to thrive beyond the classroom, ensuring that education becomes a lifelong source of empowerment and connection.
A conversation with US Army TRADOC, Partnership for Your Success Program Manager Antonio Johnson Sr. about his life of service and the importance of establishing employment prospects and support frameworks for veterans moving on to civilian lives. Johnson, who will attend the upcoming Roll Call professional networking event, served in the military for 22 years, has a master’s degree from WGU in management and leadership, and has forged a successful career in supporting transitioning soldiers.
Historically, support for for neurodivergent learners has been limited, often accessible only with official diagnoses and sometimes proving ineffective. Yet, as we venture further into the digital age of learning, innovative practices are emerging to bridge the equity gap for neurodivergent and situationally limited learners, particularly in fields like engineering or computing.
As an Enrollment Counselor Coordinator for WGU’s School of Technology, Mark Bernal is passionate about making higher education more accessible and inclusive, especially for Spanish-speaking students.
A key event during Tech Week Grand Rapids 2024 was “Putting More Color in the Tech Sector,” hosted by WGU. This gathering, which welcomed around 100 attendees, was a crucial forum for discussing the systemic barriers that hinder the representation of people of color in tech.