Published August 11, 2025
MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe Honors Program received five awards at Pathways
2025, a student success conference hosted by Suitable in Philadelphia, Pa., from July
23–25, 2025. The program earned three awards for the FLIGHT Program, while Dr. Joshua
Stockley, Director of the ULM Honors Program, was individually honored with two additional
awards, bringing the total to five national recognitions.
Nominated for eight awards in total, the ULM 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.
“Micro-credentials represent a forward-thinking approach to higher education,” stated
Dr. Stockley. “Through 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,” he added.
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 “who 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.” According to Suitable, the Most Engaged Partner Award honors those
who “have 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.”
“Receiving both the Student Advocate Award and the Most Engaged Partner Award is deeply
humbling,” said Dr. Stockley. “I share these awards with all of the students, faculty,
and staff who believe in what we are building.”
Working with Dr. Stockley over the past few years has been an absolute pleasure,”
said Hailey Gallagher, Client Success Manager for Suitable. “His 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.”
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’s successful implementation and the enthusiastic response from
students.
The Highest Engagement Award recognizes programs that have “achieved 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.” Notably, the FLIGHT Program achieved 100% engagement in both its
first and second years of implementation.
The Most Completed Activities Award honors programs with “the highest average activity
completions per student,” while the Best Branding Award is given to “those partners
who have created a memorable and exciting branding campaign to engage students and
impress stakeholders.”
“The 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,” said Dr. Stockley. “Achieving 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 ULM 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.”
The FLIGHT Program was also nominated for three additional awards: Suitable Spirit
Award, Suitable Innovator Award, and Distinguished Program.
About the FLIGHT Program
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 résumés and professional profiles. Powered
by Suitable, the program helps students track progress, engage in events, and build
co-curricular transcripts—equipping them with practical and relational skills valued
by employers, graduate schools, and competitive opportunities worldwide.
For more information, visit: ulm.edu/honors/honors-flight.html
About the ULM Honors Program
The ULM 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.
For more information about the Honors Program, contact Dr. Joshua Stockley at stockley@ulm.edu or 318-342-3216, or visit ulm.edu/honors.
