Dr. Bill Davis of Washington State University discusses two simple, non-content interventions that improve student success and decrease the equity gap. You will be amazed how a simple wording change to a syllabus, and how a straightforward email of encouragement can improve student success and decrease the equity gap of your courses. This is an important episode for all faculty. A few positively worded statements can help your students succeed. All of your students. Listen and let us know what you think at teachingforstudentsuccess.org.