The Growth Index
Solving student burnout with research-backed insights and adaptive tools—designed to uncover root causes and deliver measurable improvements in retention, engagement, and well-being.
Traditional metrics miss the full picture of student well-being
For years, universities have leaned on GPAs, retention stats, and satisfaction surveys to gauge student success. But these limited tools don’t reveal what truly matters—or what’s really at risk:
High grades don’t mean high well-being. A student can excel academically while silently struggling with burnout, anxiety, or disconnection.
Retention data comes too late. By the time a student withdraws, the opportunity for support has passed.
Surface-level metrics hide deeper issues. Without measuring holistic well-being, universities lack the insight to make lasting, systemic change.
The Growth Index fills the gap—by bringing research-backed, real-time insights into what helps students truly thrive.
The cost of overlooking student well-being
Student burnout is rising fast—over 75% of college students report moderate to severe psychological distress. (ACHA)
Attrition is expensive—when students leave, universities lose an average of $30,000 per departure. (Education Advisory Board)
Low well-being affects more than retention—burnout and disconnection lower academic performance, engagement, and long-term outcomes.
Ignoring flourishing isn’t just risky—it’s costly.
The Growth Index gives universities the insights to intervene early, support students holistically, and improve outcomes that matter.
Burnout is rising. So are the stakes.
Higher ed is under attack. University leaders can’t afford to rely on one-size-fits-all wellness programs. Students today face unique pressures—from academic overload to social disconnection—and generic strategies won’t cut it.
To truly support well-being, schools need real-time, research-backed insights tailored to the student experience.
How Growth Index works
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The Growth Index uses research-backed analytics to measure six dimensions of student flourishing—based on the Harvard Human Flourishing Framework and Gallup’s Flourishing Score.
Collects real-time well-being data to surface hidden risks: burnout, lack of purpose, isolation, and academic disengagement.
Delivers a holistic snapshot of campus well-being—so universities can move from assumptions to informed, timely support.
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See how your campus well-being compares—internally and across institutions.
Benchmarking (when available) allows universities to measure student flourishing over time and in relation to peer institutions, identifying areas of strength and where additional support is needed.
Compare flourishing scores by major, class year, or campus group to spot patterns and surface high-impact opportunities.
Unlock best-practice insights to help improve academic engagement, mental health, and student belonging—campus-wide.
Students see how they’re doing not just in isolation, but in the context of their peers—prompting reflection, community connection, and growth.
Universities gain a real-time pulse on student life and a data-informed path to improve programming, advising, and retention strategies.
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Turn insight into action—with solutions that support your students and your mission.
Delivers targeted recommendations aligned with your campus’s unique needs and student experiences.
Generates data-informed strategies to improve retention, reduce burnout, and boost student engagement and belonging.
Provides customized action plans that empower student affairs, academic advising, and wellness teams to create lasting, measurable impact.
Equips university leaders with research-backed tools to strengthen student success, well-being, and long-term institutional outcomes.
Backed by science. Powered by adaptive tech.
This isn’t another satisfaction survey—it’s a real-time, research-backed solution that measures student flourishing and delivers actionable strategies to improve well-being, retention, and campus-wide success.
Built on the Harvard Human Flourishing Framework
→ Measures well-being across six essential dimensions: happiness and life satisfaction, mental and physical health, meaning and purpose, character and virtue, close social relationships, and financial stability.
Powered by adaptive insights
→ Transforms raw student feedback into tailored recommendations—drawing on academic research, behavioral trends, and proven practices to guide support teams and university leaders.
Goes beyond burnout prevention
→ Surfaces hidden risks—like disengagement, loneliness, or purpose misalignment—before they escalate, giving campuses the tools to intervene early and make lasting change.
No more outdated metrics. No more guesswork.
The Growth Index puts the science of flourishing in the hands of educators, advisors, and administrators—so students and universities can thrive together.
University leaders are being asked to solve student burnout, retention challenges, and campus well-being—often with limited tools and overburdened teams. They’re expected to create environments where students thrive, but traditional metrics fall short. GPAs don’t reflect emotional health. Retention data comes too late. Satisfaction surveys can miss the deeper issues students face—like disconnection, anxiety, or lack of purpose.
I’ve spoken with educators and administrators who care deeply about student well-being but feel overwhelmed by fragmented data and reactive strategies.
That’s why I’m building The Growth Index—a research-backed, insight-driven platform that gives university leaders real-time visibility into what truly matters: purpose, resilience, social connection, and overall flourishing. No more waiting for annual reports or relying on incomplete feedback loops.
Powered by Interplay, our proprietary framework, The Growth Index helps campuses navigate the tensions of modern student life—balancing academic performance with mental health, ambition with sustainability, and belonging with autonomy. Instead of reacting to crises, universities can proactively support flourishing.
Because when we stop measuring just academic outcomes and start understanding student well-being, we build campuses where people don’t just pass—they thrive.