Lisa Higashi is an Associate Director, Learner Financial Support and Literacy at Simon Fraser University's School of Medicine and a doctoral student in the educational leadership and policy (EdD) program at the University of British Columbia. Her professional practice and research interests centre on student success in higher education. | Michael J. Stebleton is a Professor of Higher Education in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, U.S. His teaching and research interests focus on college student development and career development. Stebleton teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level courses. His research has been published in numerous academic journals.