Trellis Strategies helps you evolve to meet the needs of the modern learner.

Building on its 40-year history serving higher education, Trellis Strategies is a research and consulting firm dedicated to driving institutional transformation by delivering unparalleled insights into the student experience, from application through graduation.

Trellis Strategies helps you evolve to meet the needs of the modern learner.

Building on its 40-year history serving higher education, today Trellis Strategies is a research and consulting firm dedicated to driving institutional transformation by delivering unparalleled insights into the student experience, from application through graduation.

Trellis research supports data-driven decision-making at colleges. Our studies have included:

Reports in 2025

Million students surveyed since 2018

Four decades of organizational research experience

The Hidden Educational Barrier: Public Benefit Programs
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Many people from low-income backgrounds face significant barriers accessing and completing postsecondary credentials. Socioeconomic barriers include affordability challenges and insufficient financial aid that was built on assumptions of parental support,…
Supporting Modern Learners: Real Examples from College Campuses
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Modern learners are juggling more than ever—work, family responsibilities, financial pressures, and constantly shifting expectations of what college should provide. Institutions know they need to adapt, but the path forward…
Transportation Toolkit for Community College Leaders
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Access to transportation is essential to student success and this webinar offers practical guidance for Community College leaders. Our toolkit will help community college stakeholders better understand transportation access on…
State Spotlight on Basic Needs Initiatives: Kentucky
Monday, March 2, 2026 @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Many states are working to reduce basic needs insecurity to improve postsecondary access and completion. Join us to learn about the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative’s efforts including their challenges and…
Insights about First-Generation Students from the 2024 Student Financial Wellness Survey
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
First generation college students represent a significant portion of today’s student population, yet they continue to encounter substantial barriers to success. This webinar unpacks the financial, academic, and well-being realities…
Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Join editor Dr. Alexis Redding and contributing authors of the forthcoming book Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students for an engaging conversation on the evolving…

Trellis research supports data-driven decision-making at colleges. Our studies have included:

Research studies in 2023

Million students surveyed since 2018

Three decades of organizational research experience

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