Cultivating Student Success: Writing Strategically for the Job Market

The ability to write an effective Student Success Statement is a critical component of the academic job market portfolio because it demonstrates your commitment to student learning, engagement, and achievement. An effective Student Success Statement highlights your impact on teaching and mentorship by showcasing your philosophy, advising strategies, and instructional innovations. It sets you apart by demonstrating how your approach enhances student learning and aligns with institutional priorities such as retention and academic achievement. Additionally, it provides concrete evidence of teaching effectiveness through student outcomes, testimonials, or course improvements, reinforcing your role in fostering academic success. In today’s competitive landscape, a well-crafted Student Success Statement can set you apart, showcasing your readiness to support and advance the evolving priorities of higher education.

• Course Objectives:

  By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

  • explain what a Student Success Statement is and why it is important;
  • identify a job call and how to tailor a Student Success Statement appropriately; and
  • write and review their own Student Success Statement. 
• Course Design:

  The online course will consist of 3 levels:

  • Level 1: Complete Asynchronous Modules via Canvas
    • Accredible Badge Given for Four Modules' Completion
  • Level 2:  Attend a One-on-One Synchronous Meeting with a GWC Consultant who will review your draft
    • Accredible Badge Given After Meeting
  • Level 3: Revise Diversity  Statement and (Re)Submission for Asynchronous Video Feedback
    • Certificate Awarded for Completion of All Modules and Refined Draft of Statement
• Asynchronous Consultation Guidelines:

  Our consultants can get very busy! With that in mind, our asynchronous consultation guidelines are as follows:

  • Consultants will read four participant submissions per week (on Mondays) 
  • Consultants will develop intentional, thoughtful feedback in the form of both marginal and recorded commentary
  • Document Submission Guidelines
    1. Documents MUST be attached to the appointment slot
    2. All documents submitted must be in Word (.doc/docx) document form
    3. Please allow seven business days from the time of appointment for feedback; feedback will be provided by 5:00 p.m. the following Wednesday via your UCR-affiliated email address.
    4. If you have specific writing concerns you would like the consultant(s) to read while reviewing your document, indicate these concerns in the submission details text box and/or at the top of your attached document. 
• Registration Information:

  Registration for the Student Success Statement Course is scheduled to go live in Summer 2025. Check back frequently for updates.