Ferrum College Mandates Academic Coaching to Reverse Probation Trends

By Joshua.Bay · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-13

Inside Higher Ed reports that Ferrum College is replacing voluntary tutoring with a mandatory intervention program for students on academic probation. The initiative, known as STAR, requires those with a GPA below 2.5 to attend weekly coaching and a skills seminar focused on Stoi

Inside Higher Ed reports that Ferrum College is replacing voluntary tutoring with a mandatory intervention program for students on academic probation. The initiative, known as STAR, requires those with a GPA below 2.5 to attend weekly coaching and a skills seminar focused on Stoi