The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Unclaimed

Enhancing career readiness and aligning education with workforce demands for student success.

Enhances graduates' nontechnical skills for workforce readiness in agriculture and natural resources.

Provides access to valuable insights and resources for improving student outcomes in public universities.

Enhances collaborative efforts for student success across public universities.

Enhances economic and community development impact for higher education institutions through rigorous assessment and recognition.

Highlights exceptional contributions to international education and global engagement at public universities.

Platforms that drive student persistence, sense of belonging, and academic outcomes through proactive mentorship, early outreach, engagement prompts, and retention analytics.

Services that connect students with internships, employers, and professional development including resume support, mock interviews, and networking to improve employability.

Research, data analysis, and reporting focused on regional economic trends, impact studies, and evidence-based policy guidance for stakeholders.

Annual awards and recognition that benchmark and promote excellence in international education and global engagement.

Accelerating Career Innovations

A national networked program of education-to-career guidance designed to help public universities align curricula with workforce demands. It emphasizes expanding career pathways, data-driven decisions, collaborative institutional support, and stronger university–employer partnerships to ensure graduates are prepared for quality careers.

• Expand Career Pathways
  Facilitates the creation of diverse career pathways to meet market needs.
• Enhance Workforce Partnerships
  Develops stronger ties with industry to align education with job market requirements.
• Foster Collaboration
  Builds a collaborative environment among institutions to enhance education outcomes.
• Leverage Data Insights
  Utilizes data analysis to enhance decision-making in career services.

Employability Skills in Agriculture & Natural Resources

A program focused on identifying and developing nontechnical employability skills for graduates in food, agriculture, and natural resources, based on surveys of alumni and employers to highlight in-demand capabilities.

• Develops Critical Workforce Skills
  The program emphasizes essential nontechnical skills, drawing insights from alumni and employer surveys to align training with industry needs.
• Informs Curriculum with Direct Feedback
  Incorporates direct input from alumni and employers, ensuring the curriculum addresses current workforce demands and enhances graduates' marketability.
• Strengthens Collaborative Approaches
  Fosters partnerships among educational institutions to address the employability gap in the agriculture and natural resource sectors.

APLU Student Success Resources and Legacy Initiatives

A resource hub of past student success initiatives and related materials that contribute to ongoing conversations about student outcomes, including legacy reports and initiatives tied to earlier projects.

• Centralized Resource Hub
  Utilize a comprehensive hub of materials to implement best practices for student success.
• Access Historical Insights
  Gain valuable insights from legacy reports to enhance student success strategies.
• Engage in Collaborative Dialogue
  Participate in discussions to share effective practices and improve outcomes for students globally.

APLU Student Success Framework

A formal framework to guide and structure student success initiatives across member institutions, enabling coordinated planning and measurement.

• Streamlines Student Success Efforts
  Facilitates the organization of best practices and resources, allowing institutions to systematically address student needs and improve outcomes.
• Implements Evidence-Based Strategies
  Encourages institutions to leverage data analytics for ongoing evaluation and adjustment of student support services.
• Enhances Collective Impact
  Promotes shared learning and resource allocation, enhancing overall effectiveness of student success initiatives.
• Provides Comprehensive Resources
  Supports students from various backgrounds by ensuring access to mental health, academic, and financial assistance.

Innovation & Economic Prosperity Program (IEP)

The IEP Program helps higher education institutions know, measure, and enhance their economic and community development impact, recognizing institutions with substantive, sustainable, institution-wide engagement. It includes self-assessment, designation, and annual awards.

• Recognizes Excellent Institutions
  The IEP Awards celebrate institutions that excel in various dimensions of economic engagement, providing national recognition and encouraging best practices.
• Establishes Institutional Commitment
  Earning the IEP designation demonstrates a university's dedication to active involvement in economic and community development.
• Encourages Collaborative Engagement
  A network fostering collaboration among institutions, allowing them to share best practices, insights, and innovative ideas in economic development.
• Provides Valuable Resources
  The IEP library offers tools, research, and best practices aimed at enhancing institutional economic engagement efforts.
• Ensures Continued Engagement
  The five-year renewal process encourages institutions to continuously enhance their economic engagement efforts and maintain their status.
• Streamlines Communication
  Dedicated contacts ensure effective coordination and sharing of resources within the IEP network, enhancing collaboration across campuses.

Malone International Award

Award recognizing excellence in international programs within higher education, highlighting achievements in internationalization and global engagement.

• Recognizes Outstanding Contributions
  The award celebrates institutions demonstrating exceptional impact in fostering international education, enhancing global partnerships, and creating inclusive learning opportunities.
• Expands Global Learning Opportunities
  Encourages universities to create diverse opportunities for students to engage with global issues, fostering skills necessary in a worldwide context.
• Awarded Each Year
  The award is given yearly, acknowledging a new recipient who exemplifies leadership and innovation in the field of international education.