Train successful prior students as peer leaders in success courses

Successful students are hired and paid to run small support pods inside gateway courses. Asking a peer for help is easier than asking a professor, which is most of the effect.

Funding to hire, train and manage peer leaders in learning support.

Peer Leader Program Coordinator / Director of Academic Support

One institution alone

Medium, 6 months to first visible effect

Course success rates and retention among pod participants

Peer leaders can be underutilized if faculty do not actively integrate them into classroom activities or if tutoring facilities are inadequate.

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