Gardner Institute Strategic Partnerships for Student Success

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The Best Solutions Start With Collaboration.

We partner with colleges, universities, philanthropic organizations, educators, and other student-focused entities to create exceptional student experiences and healthy institutions.

We guide institutions toward student success and institutional prosperity.

We harness resources and ideas to drive educational opportunity forward.

We equip educators to improve student learning and achieve equitable outcomes.

Together, We’re Transforming the Student Journey.

SOME OF Our Philanthropic Partners:

SOME OF OUR Organizational PARTNERS:

SOME OF OUR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS:

Our Results:

Continuous Improvement with the Curricular Analytics Community— Governors State University

Curricular Redesign , Gateway Courses

Continuous Improvement with the Curricular Analytics Community— Governors State University

Governing Board

Partnerships , Resources

Governing Board

Diverse group of three students engaged in discussion during a collaborative learning session, emphasizing teamwork and communication in educational settings.

Curricular Redesign , Gateway Courses , Partnerships , Partnerships

Curriculum and Courses in Urban Ecosystems

Young woman with curly hair sitting outdoors, focused on laptop, engaged in interdisciplinary learning related to the Teaching and Learning Community.

Partnerships , Partnerships , Transfer

Tulsa Transfer Project

Diverse group of three educators collaborating outdoors, using digital devices and engaging in discussion, surrounded by greenery and flowers, illustrating interdisciplinary learning and community engagement.

Curricular Redesign , Gateway Courses , Partnerships

PACE: Pedagogy, Advising, and Curricular Excellence

Participants engaged in discussion at the Gardner Institute's symposium, focusing on educational opportunities and student success in higher education.

Award Recipient , Barefoot & Gardner Award Recipients

Columbus State Community College, “A History of Equitable Outcomes”

Participants engaging in discussion at a conference table during the Gardner Institute's symposium on educational opportunities and student success.

Award Recipient , Barefoot & Gardner Award Recipients

Western Michigan University, “That all may learn at Western Michigan University”

Group of educators engaged in collaborative discussion at a round table, surrounded by materials, in a professional development setting, with a scenic landscape photograph in the background, reflecting the Teaching and Learning Community's focus on interdisciplinary learning and partnerships.

Gateway Courses

Western Michigan University’s Gateways to Completion Success

Hands typing on a laptop with Gardner Institute notebook and materials on a table, representing engagement in higher education discussions.

Award Recipient , Russ Edgerton Fellow Award Recipient

Maria Martha Chavez