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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

From tracking retention rates to measuring academic performance, data offers a clear, quantifiable view of how students and institutions are progressing. This reliance on numbers has driven many colleges to focus heavily on metrics in an effort to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and secure funding.

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Seven ways to leverage faculty development for student success

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Maximizing faculty development’s impact on student success and equitable learning requires targeted action. The report , which is based on survey and interview data from 95 responding institutions, also draws on evidence-based standards for high-impact faculty development.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

From tracking retention rates to measuring academic performance, data offers a clear, quantifiable view of how students and institutions are progressing. This reliance on numbers has driven many colleges to focus heavily on metrics in an effort to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and secure funding.

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The end of in-person learning? Setting higher ed’s online goals for 2025

University Business

More from UB: Three ways colleges can re-engage adult learners Goal setting can help develop meaningful goals for online education. It involves understanding what drives student demand, investing in program quality and securing faculty buy-in. Retention rates: Retention is a vital metric for gauging student satisfaction.

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IU Bloomington provost goes beyond retention for success

Inside Higher Ed

After two decades of working in higher education, Shrivastav is championing student success in academics at the University of Indiana Bloomington as the college’s newest provost. Now I’m provost, so I’m basically overseeing all of those, plus research and faculty development and institutional infrastructure.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Virtual Support Services Support services play a crucial role in student engagement and retention. Faculty Training and Development Preparing faculty to create inclusive online learning environments is crucial for promoting access, engagement, and inclusion.

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Motivational Force: Building a Foundation for Student Success

Faculty Focus

At one point, I asked these college newcomers to share academic and career aspirations. But despite the enthusiasm, research points to a far more sobering reality: approximately half of all college students fail to graduate within six years of enrollment. Undergraduate Retention and Graduation Rates. References Ash, S.