• Trellis 360 Discussion Series: Innovative Leadership for the Modern Learner – Dr. Robert Vela

    The needs of modern learners are vastly different than those of previous students and higher education leaders are rising to the challenge. Join us for the Fall Trellis 360 Series, where Debra Chromy, Ed.D., President & CEO of Trellis, hosts one-on-one conversations with innovative higher education leaders who are reimagining their institutions for the modern…

  • From “Work First” to Workforce First Strategies

    Federal and state governments invest billions of dollars each year in higher education and workforce development programs to expand access to education and training. Yet research shows personal financial circumstances and the need to work significantly affect people’s ability to enroll and stay enrolled. When individuals cannot afford tuition and cover basic expenses, they miss…

  • Trellis 360 Discussion Series: Innovative Leadership for the Modern Learner – Dr. Michael Baston

    The needs of modern learners are vastly different than those of previous students and higher education leaders are rising to the challenge. Join us for the current Trellis 360 Series, where Debra Chromy, Ed.D., President & CEO of Trellis, hosts one-on-one conversations with innovative higher education leaders who are reimagining their institutions for the modern…

  • Student Financial Wellness at Online Institutions

    Our annual Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS) offers invaluable insights into how students’ financial wellness influences their success at your institution. In this webinar we will explore the survey results for students attending online institutions. Topics we will cover include financial security, student personas and perceptions, and student wellbeing. Presenters:

  • Are all forms of work-based learning equal?

    The State Opportunity Index (SOI) Survey provides a data driven framework designed to help policymakers, system leaders, and institutions strengthen the connection between postsecondary education and economic opportunity. In this webinar, Strada Education Foundation and Trellis Strategies will share institution focused insights from the 2025 SOI Survey, with a special emphasis on work-based learning—an area…

  • The Loneliness Epidemic on College Campuses

    Loneliness among American adults has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 36 percent of all Americans, including 61 percent of young adults (aged 18-25), report feeling lonely frequently or almost all the time or all the time. The 2024 Student Financial Wellness Survey demonstrates the “loneliness epidemic” extends to students. In this…

  • The Hidden Educational Barrier: Public Benefit Programs

    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, as well as a lack of advocacy and awareness needed to navigate complex systems. A lesser understood barrier is the way that public benefit programs…

  • Supporting Modern Learners: Real Examples from College Campuses

    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 isn’t always clear. Join the Trellis Strategies and the Trellis Foundation teams in this webinar to explore real, replicable examples from institutions successfully supporting today’s…

  • Collaborating for Change: Innovative Policies to Support Student Wellbeing Hosted by the Coalition for Student Wellbeing (C4SW)

    Join Trellis Strategies and the Coalition for Student Wellbeing for a dynamic virtual event bringing together student leaders and campus administrators from across the country. Together we will highlight innovative, student-driven policies transforming mental health and wellbeing on college campuses. Through four initiatives, speakers will share how to replicate, offer insights into successful collaboration between…

  • Transportation Toolkit for Community College Leaders

    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 their campus and a view into some of the strategies being employed nationwide to address issues related to transportation and higher education. Join us to…

  • State Spotlight on Basic Needs Initiatives: Kentucky

    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 success as they work to better connect state’s nontuition benefit programs and education beyond high school. You will learn about their statewide Basic Needs Action…

  • Insights about First-Generation Students from the 2024 Student Financial Wellness Survey

    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 facing first generation students, as captured in the 2024 Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS). Participants will learn how financial strain, basic needs insecurity, and disproportionate…