Academic Achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s Collaborative Research Published in Scholarly Journal

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dr. Lillian Smith, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, and her co-authors recently had an article published in the Community College Journal of Research and Practice! Their article, titled "Community College Student Success: A Multilevel Examination of Institutional Contexts and Student Outcomes", explores how institutional factors shape student success in community colleges.

This collaborative research offers valuable insights into equity, engagement and persistence—critical themes for improving outcomes in higher education. You can read the full article here.