ImpactTrails
Insightful and individualized student journeys–understanding how high-impact programs shape success, foster growth, and unlock potential at every turn.
What is ImpactTrails?
ImpactTrails is a research initiative that set out to answer the question: Why are most students not participating in high impact programs?
High impact programs have consistently proven that they provide students with transformative experiences that enhance their skills, confidence, and career prospects. ImpactTrails helps students access these beneficial programs and understand the challenges and successes they encounter on their journey by identifying common barriers between students and high impact programs, understanding motivations, highlighting success stories, and creating student personas that will help us tailor our solution to meet specific needs of various student groups.
Student Archetypes
The team identified 15 unique student archetypes, each representing common characteristics, motivations, and challenges students face when engaging with high-impact programs. Understanding these archetypes helps tailor support and outreach to ensure every student has access to life-changing experiences.
Student Stories
Creating ImpactTrails
Impact Trails is an innovative method for mapping student journeys through high-impact programs. By identifying the key moments, decisions, and experiences that shape these journeys, we aim to provide a clear visual of how students navigate their academic and personal growth at Lehigh.
