Upcoming Session

How do students define "student success"?

Wednesday, December 9, 2026
2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)
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What does “student success” really mean and who gets to define it? Although student success has become a prominent focus across higher education, including academic libraries, the term is often left undefined and ambiguous, frequently overlooking the most important voices: the students themselves. This webinar shares findings from a qualitative study in which undergraduate students were interviewed about their own definitions and perceptions of success.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how students conceptualize success and explore strategies for creating more equitable, inclusive library environments that support those student-defined goals.

About the Presenter:

María Evelia Emerson is an assistant professor and student success librarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. María’s research is informed by her professional experience at both small colleges and a Big Ten institution, focusing on how academic libraries can foster students’ sense of belonging. Her additional research interests include multiracial student experiences, zines, basic needs support, and exploring how students perceive what student success means in higher education. María also serves as an adjunct professor for the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois and is one of the editors for the Journal of Library Outreach and Engagement. She holds a BA in Spanish and International Studies from Hope College and an MLIS from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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