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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. The focus on numbers alone ignores relationships’ essential role in retention and persistence.

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

University Business

Prioritizing faculty development and buy-in: Faculty engagement is pivotal to successful online learning. Institutions should provide resources and trainings that enable faculties to create compelling, interactive online content, ensuring that educators are empowered to maintain the quality students expect.

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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. The focus on numbers alone ignores relationships’ essential role in retention and persistence.

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IU Bloomington provost goes beyond retention for success

Inside Higher Ed

Now I’m provost, so I’m basically overseeing all of those, plus research and faculty development and institutional infrastructure. IU is one of those institutions where [retention and persistence] numbers are pretty good. And retention, graduate rates, DFW rates are not that. Those are measures of failure.

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CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report re-evaluates supports for Black students and addresses trends in low Black student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.

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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.