Course Content
Introduction to the Course
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Copywrite and Usage Guidelines
00:32
Introduction to Student Success: Policies, Procedures & Practices
03:02
Module One: Bronfrennbrener’s Ecological Framework
Begin with the summary slide to capture the key concepts, then watch the short video for a clear explanation of how each system connects. Together, these resources give you a solid foundation before exploring the model in depth
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Module One Overview
00:44
Module One: 1a.Bronfrenbrenner’s Ecological Model Video
06:26
Module One: 1b. Bronfenbrenner Ecological Model Resource
Moduel Two: The Microsystem — Immediate Student Environments
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Module Two Overview
00:28
Module Two: 2a. The Microsystem in Higher Education – Immediate Environments Video
07:31
Module Two: 2b. Resource the Microsystem
Module Two: 2c. Application to Your Institution Resource
Module Two: 2d. Microsystem Reflection Assignment
Module Two: 2e. Microsystem Knowledge Check
Module Three: The Mezzosystem — Connections Between Microsystems
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Module Three Overview
00:27
Module Three: 3a. The Mezzosystem in Higher Education: Where Student Worlds Colide Video
04:52
Module Three: 3b. Resource the Mezzosystems
Module Three: 3c. Application to your Institution Resource
Module Three: 3d. Mezzosystem Reflection Assignment
Module Three: 3e. Mezzosystems Knowledge Check
Module Four: The Exosystem — Indirect Structures & Community Contexts
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Module Four Overview
00:25
Module Four: 4a. The Exosystem in Higher Education: Indirect Influences Video
06:27
Module Four: 4b. Resource the Exosystem
Module Four: 4c. Applied to Your Institution
Module Four: 4d. Exosystem Reflection Assignment
Module Four: 4e. Exosystem Knowledge Check
Module Five: The Macrosystem — Societal and Policy Frameworks
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Module Five Overview
00:31
Module Five: 5a. Macrosystems in Higher Education: The Big Picture Video
05:42
Module Five: 5b. Resource the Macrosystems
Module Five: 5c. Applied to Your Institution Resource
Module Five: 5d. Macrosystem Reflection Assignment
Module Five: 5e. Macrosystem Knowledge Check
Module Six: The Chronosystem — Time and Change
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Module Six Overview
00:36
Module Six: 6a. The Chronosystem in Higher Education: The Influence of Time Video
05:09
Module Six: 6b. Resource Chronosystems
Module Six: 6c. Applied to Your Institution Resource
Module Six: 6d. Chronosystem Reflection Assignment
Module Six: 6e. Chronosystem Knowledge Check
Module Seven: Pulling It All Together
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Module Seven Overview
00:44
Module Seven: 7a. Bringing the Systems Together: Seeing the Complete Student Video
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Moduel Seven: 7b. Integration Resource
Moduel Seven: 7c. Apply to Your Institution Resource
Module Seven: 7d. Bringing It All Together Reflection Assignment
Moduel Seven: 7e. Integration Knowledge Check
Final Section: Summary, Evaluation & Certificate
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Course Summary Video
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Course Evaluation
Student Success: Systems, Policies, and Practices

Microsystem Resource — Barriers Worksheet

Definition

The microsystem includes students’ direct daily environments — family, peers, classrooms, workplaces, and basic needs such as food, housing, internet, childcare, mental health, and belonging.

Microsystem Barriers, Impacts, and Interventions

Micro Barrier Example in Higher Education Impact on Students Possible Interventions
Food insecurity Students skip meals Low energy, poor focus, declining academic engagement Campus food pantry; meal vouchers; SNAP support
Housing insecurity Couch-surfing, unstable housing, or homelessness Missed classes; heightened stress; higher dropout risk Emergency housing partnerships; subsidized housing
Digital divide No broadband; broken or outdated laptop Inability to access online classes; limited collaboration Loaner laptops; Wi-Fi hotspots; extended lab hours
Mental health struggles Anxiety, depression, stress overload Absenteeism, poor performance, and social withdrawal Telehealth counseling, peer support programs, and faculty training
Childcare & transportation No daycare or reliable transit Missed classes, scheduling conflicts, and delayed completion On-campus childcare; subsidized transit passes; shuttle services
Belonging & connections Feeling isolated or invisible in class Lower persistence; reduced resilience; risk of withdrawal Mentoring programs; inclusive classrooms; peer networks

Reflection Prompts

  • Which of these barriers do you see most often at your institution?
  • How does your institution currently respond?
  • What’s one microsystem-level change you could advocate for?
  • Who on your campus could you partner with to address these barriers?

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