Learning Assistant model empowers students to lead one another

For more than two decades at CU Boulder and a decade at CU Denver, the Learning Assistant (LA) model has strengthened classroom learning by empowering students to serve as peer mentors and instructional leaders. Now, thanks to a CU Next system award, that impact is expanding systemwide – including at UCCS – marking a new chapter for the nationally recognized approach.

By pairing faculty development with student leadership, the LA model transforms courses through research-based teaching practices. It also creates meaningful opportunities for students to deepen their knowledge, build confidence and support their peers. The result is a collaborative learning environment that advances student success across disciplines and campuses.

Watch the video to see how the Learning Assistant model is evolving at CU – and why it continues to shape the future of teaching and learning.