InScribe, a digital community platform purpose-built for higher education’s online and adult learners, has announced a partnership with Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) to bring intentional peer connection and community-building to its fully online students.
The university has spent nearly 20 years innovating and refining digital education to serve modern learners since its inception in 2007. That same commitment drove the search for a community platform built to match it.
CSU Global’s online students are working adults who chose online education because it fits their lives. They arrive motivated, career-focused and ready to grow, but without the in-person touchpoints that traditional campus life provides. Continuously seeking new ways to improve engagement strategies to fit its students needs, the university undertook a deliberate search for a purpose-built platform.
The goal was clear: give students the sense of community and belonging that drives retention, engagement and long-term success. That meant finding a platform that fit naturally into a trimester structure, integrated with Canvas, and gave students a reason to show up beyond their coursework. With decades of EdTech experience across its leadership team and a dedicated advisory service, InScribe is equipped to deliver not just a platform but a true partnership. Unlike tools borrowed from consumer social platforms, InScribe was built from the ground up for the specific rhythms of academic life. That means institutions get more than a place for students to connect. They get the data and analytics to see what is working, measure impact and demonstrate the return on their investment in student success.
InScribe makes it easy for students to find connection on their own terms, whether they are looking for academic support, shared experiences or simply someone who understands the demands of balancing life and school. Where Canvas supports the academic experience, InScribe builds the human one. And because InScribe is available to every student across the organization, no one has to look far to find their people.
“At CSU Global, our students are driven professionals who chose online learning because it fits their lives, not because it was their only option. They deserve a community that matches that same intentionality. InScribe gives us the tools to build real connection at scale and a partner that understands what our students need to thrive. We are proud to bring this to our students with a partner that shares our commitment to their success,” said Jerid Counterman, VP of Student Achievement and Academic Operations, CSU Global.
“The partnership with CSU Global is exactly why we built InScribe. Their team has a clear vision for student belonging, and we’re proud to power the experience that brings it to life. Two organisations with Colorado roots coming together to serve learners globally is what our work is all about,” said Katy Kappler, Co-founder and CEO, InScribe.
While both organisations call the Denver area home, the impact of this partnership extends far beyond Colorado. With 15,000 students joining the InScribe community, this is a partnership built locally but designed for global reach. At the heart of it is a simple belief: every student deserves to feel like they belong, no matter where they learn.
