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10 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention in Higher Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes Student retention is one of the most critical challenges faced by colleges and universities. Understanding the factors contributing to student retention in higher education is the first step toward building effective marketing strategies that help students persist through their academic journey.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

Data has become the cornerstone of decision-making and institutional strategy in today’s higher education landscape. From tracking retention rates to measuring academic performance, data offers a clear, quantifiable view of how students and institutions are progressing.

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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge likely reflects increased scrutiny from federal and state governments over higher education practices and policies. These changes reflect growing concerns about campus security and the increasingly complex political environment surrounding higher education.

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From Recruitment to Retention: The Impact of AI on Higher Education

Liaison International

Artificial intelligence is influencing every aspect of the higher education experience, from recruitment strategies to long-term student success. However, the opportunities and challenges associated with using AI in higher education require careful strategic planning.

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Cultivating a Healthier Higher Education Landscape

Helix Education

In today’s rapidly changing higher education landscape, the health of an institution is more critical than ever. By prioritizing these factors, higher education leaders can create a more vibrant, sustainable, and successful future. Celebrate success: Recognize and reward achievements to reinforce positive behaviors.

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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in higher education. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% or a little over 850,000 of the 18.6 million students enrolled in colleges and universities.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website. Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education.