Published August 11, 2025
MONROE, LA 鈥� 青青草视频 Honors Program received five awards at Pathways
2025, a student success conference hosted by Suitable in Philadelphia, Pa., from July
23鈥�25, 2025. The program earned three awards for the FLIGHT Program, while Dr. Joshua
Stockley, Director of the 青青草视频Honors Program, was individually honored with two additional
awards, bringing the total to five national recognitions.听
Nominated for eight awards in total, the 青青草视频Honors Program was recognized for its
FLIGHT Program, an experiential, digital badging curriculum requiring students to
master seven core competencies essential to professional, personal, and social development.
The FLIGHT Program runs on Suitable, a software platform and app that assists universities in boosting student
engagement outside the classroom.听
鈥淢icro-credentials represent a forward-thinking approach to higher education,鈥� stated
Dr. Stockley. 鈥淭hrough programs like FLIGHT, we are equipping students with verifiable
skills and competencies that align with workforce demands and expectations. Innovation
in co-curricular learning not only enriches the educational experience, but it is
an essential component to preparing students for careers in an increasingly competitive
and global economy. FLIGHT bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world
application, ensuring our graduates are not only educated but career-ready,鈥� he added.听听
Dr. Stockley received the Student Advocate Award and the Most Engaged Partner Award
for his leadership and commitment to student engagement. The Student Advocate Award
recognizes partners 鈥渨ho have harnessed the power of Suitable to make a lasting impact
on their students. These advocates have gone above and beyond, designing and implementing
activities and programs that address critical needs and empower students to thrive.
Through their dedication and innovative approach, they have become catalysts for positive
change, creating a culture that prioritizes engagement, support, and opportunity for
every student.鈥� According to Suitable, the Most Engaged Partner Award honors those
who 鈥渉ave attended and participated in the most Suitable webinars and events, as well
as engaged with our Suitable Insider pathway. We can count on these partners to be
our hype crew when we host one of our many events and to share their Suitable experience
with those in attendance.鈥�听
鈥淩eceiving both the Student Advocate Award and the Most Engaged Partner Award is deeply
humbling,鈥� said Dr. Stockley. 鈥淚 share these awards with all of the students, faculty,
and staff who believe in what we are building.鈥澨�听
Working with Dr. Stockley over the past few years has been an absolute pleasure,鈥�
said Hailey Gallagher, Client Success Manager for Suitable. 鈥淗is vision transformed
FLIGHT into an award-winning program, enabling students to quantify their co-curricular
experiences and to foster a sense of community. He consistently finds innovative ways
to help students develop skills and prepare for future success.鈥澨�听
In addition to individual recognitions, the FLIGHT Program earned three programmatic
awards: Highest Engagement, Most Completed Activities, and Best Branding. These awards
reflect the program鈥檚 successful implementation and the enthusiastic response from
students.听
The Highest Engagement Award recognizes programs that have 鈥渁chieved a high level
of engagement among their students. These programs have clear insight into what motivates
students and have implemented a variety of strategies to encourage student participation
and involvement.鈥� Notably, the FLIGHT Program achieved 100% engagement in both its
first and second years of implementation.听
The Most Completed Activities Award honors programs with 鈥渢he highest average activity
completions per student,鈥� while the Best Branding Award is given to 鈥渢hose partners
who have created a memorable and exciting branding campaign to engage students and
impress stakeholders.鈥�听
鈥淭he recognition of the FLIGHT Program with awards for Highest Engagement, Most Completed
Activities, and Best Branding is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our
students, staff, and campus partners,鈥� said Dr. Stockley. 鈥淎chieving 100% engagement
is no small feat, and I am proud of the design and execution that made it possible.
I want to extend particular appreciation to the 青青草视频Office of Marketing and Communications
for their work in creating the branding and visual identity that makes the FLIGHT
Program recognizable, unique, and inspiring. Most importantly, I am incredibly proud
of our students for fully embracing the program, buying into its purpose, and increasing
their on-campus and off-campus engagement.鈥�听
The FLIGHT Program was also nominated for three additional awards: Suitable Spirit
Award, Suitable Innovator Award, and Distinguished Program.听
About the FLIGHT Program听
The FLIGHT Program (Forging Leaders, Inspiring Growth, and Harnessing Talent) connects
students to campus and community activities through a point-based system, awarding
digital badges that showcase competencies on r茅sum茅s and professional profiles. Powered
by Suitable, the program helps students track progress, engage in events, and build
co-curricular transcripts鈥攅quipping them with practical and relational skills valued
by employers, graduate schools, and competitive opportunities worldwide.听
For more information, visit: 听
About the 青青草视频Honors Program听
The 青青草视频Honors Program is a nationally recognized, award-winning program that attracts
intellectually curious students eager to challenge themselves with new ideas and collaborate
with like-minded peers. Open to all majors, the program integrates seamlessly with
any degree path. Honors students engage in deeper academic exploration, benefit from
close faculty mentorship in smaller classes, and participate in experiential opportunities
such as the FLIGHT Program.听
For more information about the Honors Program, contact Dr. Joshua Stockley at stockley@ulm.edu or 318-342-3216, or visit .听
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