TRUSTED BY THESE INSTITUTIONS
Many graduate schools lack the resources to support
their students, resulting in increased attrition rates.
Are you challenged with
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graduate students taking a long time to complete their degrees?
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high rates of attrition?
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student stress and burnout?
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the unique needs of diverse student populations?
(e.g. international, neurodivergent, first-generation, parenting, and PT/working)
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students floundering with their dissertations and struggling to finish?
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helping your students translate the skills they learned in grad school to a future career?
Supporting graduate students' growth is noble work,
and you deserve the tools to do it effectively.
Enhance Academic
Excellence
Equip students with key academic skills, preparing them to excel in their studies and future careers.
Boost Student
Satisfaction
Improve the graduate school experience, leading to happier students and better alumni relations.
Ensure Timely
Completion
Improve graduate program
outcomes, enhancing your institutional reputation.
We get it. Trying to support your grad students with a small team is hard.
We know you want to be an effective, student-centered campus leader. To do this, you need the right support to help your graduate students thrive.
The problem is most graduate school administrators are overwhelmed by complex student needs and limited resources. This can leave you feeling exhausted and frustrated.
You deserve to see your students succeed–and flourish–without burning out your team. That’s why, for over a decade, we've made it our mission to help institutions like yours create transformative student support experiences.
Here’s what makes
our approach unique:
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We provide evidence-based strategies that integrate academic and professional development with well-being.
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We leverage insights from 12+ institutions and our work with 2,000+ graduate students. Our programs were initially developed in Princeton’s Teaching & Learning Center.
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We deliver live, interactive online coaching and courses with maximum flexibility.
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We bring 15 years of experience, NSF-funded innovation, and top-tier academic leadership.
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We offer customizable programs that continuously evolve with student and institutional needs.
Ready to amplify your grad student success?
Book a call with us today.
Laura Murray, PhD and Kate Thorpe, PhD
Experts in Graduate Student Development
2,000+
Grad Students Served
Our Programs Were Initially Developed in Princeton’s Teaching and Learning Center
Multiple advanced degrees in Education
NSF-funded researchers
15
Years in Graduate Education
Here’s how it works
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Book Your Student Support Breakthrough Call
We’ll uncover your institution's unique graduate student challenges, then analyze your current resources to begin the process of developing a strategic approach to supporting your students.
Partner with Us
Implement customized programs tailored to your specific institutional and student needs. We'll integrate workshops, online courses, and peer coaching to transform your students’ experiences.
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Amplify Student Success
Drive student success and thriving with our evidence-informed approach. Increase retention, enhance well-being, and ensure timely degree completion.
“I wouldn't have finished my dissertation without this support.”
"I went from feeling isolated and overwhelmed to being part of a supportive academic community. The writing accountability group didn't just improve my scholarly progress—it taught me how to balance academic rigor with critical self-care. I'm now more confident, connected, and productive than ever before."
— Postdoc,
Lehigh University
"Before this program, dissertation writing felt impossible. Now, I understand that academic success isn't about constant inspiration, but about practical strategies like setting timers, making to-do lists, and pushing through challenging tasks. This course transformed my approach, making dissertation completion not just a dream, but an achievable reality."
— Postdoc,
Duke University
"This was the most valuable program in my entire graduate school experience. Without it, I would not have finished my dissertation. The support, strategies, and community were transformative—turning what seemed like an insurmountable challenge into a completed degree."
— Assistant Prof.,
Copenhagen University
The GradTLC Conceptual Framework
Our Approach to Graduate Student Success
Ways We Support Institutions to Amplify Grad Student Success
Coaching with graduate students; online courses with synchronous meetings; accountability groups; workshops for graduate students and faculty
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Starter Kit: Learning & Thriving for Students
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4-Week program
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Live virtual meetings
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5 asynchronous modules
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Actionable success practices
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Flexible and convenient for students
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No long-term commitment
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Only $397
Coaching, Accountability Groups, & Customized Courses
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Academic skills for grad students
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Single sign-on access
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Branded university content
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High-touch support for students
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Option to train peer coaches & peer facilitators of accountability groups
Targeted Workshops
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Interactive learning experiences
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Available for grad students and the faculty who teach them
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Custom workshops available
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Topics including Giving & Receiving Feedback, Mentoring Your Graduate Students, and Reframing Time Management
FREE RESOURCE TO SUPPORT GRADS
Achieving Graduate Student Success through Timely Resources
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Identify resources that currently exist for grads across your campus
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Create a navigable “map” of resources for students
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Position “just in time” supports on a visual timeline