Stylus Publishing (VA) Delivering on the Promise of High-Impact Practices - Stylus

Improve student engagement and educational outcomes with this research-based guide on High-Impact Practices (HIPs). This book explores how learning communities, service-learning, undergraduate research, internships, and senior culminating experiences drive deep and integrated learning. Designed for educators and administrators, the text focuses on how these practices support student retention and graduation rates. It provides specific models for achieving equity, fidelity, impact, and scale within academic settings. A primary focus is placed on supporting historically underserved students, including first-generation students and racially minoritized populations, to ensure they achieve personal and educational gains. By examining proven research, this work helps institutions implement effective models that move beyond recognition toward actual implementation. It is an essential resource for those looking to bridge the gap between the potential benefits of HIPs and successful, large-scale application in higher education.