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Collegiate Esports Programs Serve as Recruitment and Retention Tools

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

At the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, for example, competitive video gaming is proving to be a powerful tool for recruitment and retention. More than 8,600 high schools have started gaming teams, according to the National Education Association, and UMass Dartmouth is looking to leverage that momentum. “As

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How to Design Online Classes for Higher Engagement and Retention

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

It’s no secret that attracting students in higher education is becoming more competitive. Student engagement is an area that online education, for all its benefits and flexibility, struggles with. Since student engagement is a key factor in enrollment and retention, colleges and…

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Rethinking Student Retention in the Context of Adult Learners

MindMax

It’s no secret that providing dedicated support to meet students’ needs is linked with better higher education retention and completion rates. Higher education marketing and sales teams’ core responsibilities include engaging with individuals to help them determine if a school or program is a good fit for them.

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Report Shows Increases in Retention and Persistence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Done annually, the 2024 Persistence and Retention report shows the persistence rate (returning to college at any institution) rose 0.8 and the national retention rate (returning to the same institution) rose one full percentage point to 68.2%. We’re happy to share that our one-year retention has increased overall 2.3

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Study: Third-Grade Retention Has Positive Effects for Student Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Holding students back a year may have its benefits, according to a recent study published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Nicholas Hartlep, the Robert Charles Billings Chair in Education at Berea College and a former elementary school teacher. Literacy is really important. As of 2019, 18 U.S.

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Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention

University Business

While most institutions are keenly aware of the impact student experience has on their retention and enrollment numbers, higher education leaders voice concern with the current state of communications and engagement efforts at their schools. Its value is best realized when the underlying data is unified, domain-specific and accurate.

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Leveraging AI for Student Retention: Strategies for Undergraduate Success

Liaison International

Key Takeaways The application of AI in education is essential for improving student retention and success by identifying at-risk students, providing personalized learning support, and enabling timely interventions. With advancements in artificial intelligence, new solutions are emerging to address these issues.