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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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Retention ripples: How campus experiences interconnect to drive or derail retention

Higher Ed Dive

Recognizing that, many institutions are updating their retention strategies to reflect the interwoven nature of student life. Many variables play into students’ decision to stay or leave an institution.

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Why students leave and how to prevent it: Survey reveals higher ed data practices impacting retention

Higher Ed Dive

Student retention remains a leading priority and source of headaches for higher ed leaders. Knowing which behaviors or experiences make withdrawal more likely can help institutions reverse detractions before students are lost.

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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. Why is that?

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First-year persistence and retention hit decade high

Higher Ed Dive

New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center showed these metrics improved at almost all types of colleges.

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The positive impacts of family engagement on student retention

Higher Ed Dive

Research shows when families are engaged and receive updates, students are more likely to be retained.

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

Liaison International

By understanding AI’s evolving role in enrollment management and retention, higher education leaders can now support students and strengthen institutional outcomes more effectively than ever. To learn how to get started, download From Recruitment to Retention: The Impact of AI on Higher Education today.