Wonkhe

AUGUST 4, 2024

Rachel Maxwell shares insight from University of Keele's use of engagement analytics to improve student retention in the foundation year The post Breaking the cycle of despair through tracking student engagement appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In an effort to provide an inclusive and dedicated college experience for diverse populations, The University of Phoenix is actively working to address the unique educational needs of tribal students through its Tribal Operations Team. Another key success of the program is improving student retention and completion rates.

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Helix Education

MARCH 20, 2025

In this post, we’ll delve into how this same philosophy applies to technical support, forming a crucial component of student success and retention. Let’s explore why timely technical support is essential and how it ties to student retention, institutional credibility, and mission fulfillment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Department of Agriculture has announced $5 million in grants to support Tribal students at land-grant colleges and universities through the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) Program. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack The announcement was made by Secretary Tom Vilsack at the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum held late last week.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position. “I

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MindMax

JANUARY 27, 2025

In a conversation with MindMax CEO Lee Maxey, Vickie Cook, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management at the University of Illinois Springfield, shares her insights on navigating budget constraints, leveraging AI in education, and the critical role of microcredentials in addressing current challenges.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Canisius University and the California College of the Arts are using data to remove friction from student experiences, driving improved student satisfaction, enrollment and retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Colleges and universities that have received the Seal of Excelencia enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. and graduate 19%.

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The PIE News

MARCH 18, 2025

“Although most universities do not charge tuition fees, international students make significantly higher contributions to our society over the course of their working lives than Germany invests in their studies and beyond,” explained DAAD president Joybrato Mukherjee.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 28, 2024

More than 200 colleges and universities are now home to varsity teams in the field of competitive video gaming. At the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, for example, competitive video gaming is proving to be a powerful tool for recruitment and retention. As more high schools develop esports programs,…

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

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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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As the associate vice provost of student success and retention at Texas A&M, Williams has come a long way from his start as an international student at a community college in New Jersey. It’s more or less giving everyone skin in the game,” he says.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Interim Chancellor at Rutgers University-Newark and Graduate of the PhD Project, and Blane Ruschak, President of the PhD Project and Consultant with KPMG. Pipeline Development: Learn systematic approaches to diversifying the academic talent pipeline.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

During her time there, she led full-time and adjunct faculty recruitment, development, retention and evaluation, curriculum and instruction. She also holds a certificate in Closing the Achievement Gap from Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

A new report from United Educators reveals that enrollment concerns reclaimed the top spot as the most pressing risk facing colleges and universities in 2024, with 71% of institutions identifying it as a major challenge. This represents an increase from 67% in the previous year.

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University Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

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.

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University Business

JANUARY 2, 2025

Strategic planning for online education goals As universities face increasing pressuresrising operational costs, heightened competition and shifting student expectationsonline education presents a promising avenue for scalability and financial sustainability. Retention rates: Retention is a vital metric for gauging student satisfaction.

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The PIE News

MARCH 4, 2025

At the same time, we are helping universities boost diversity and reduce dropout rates by ensuring loans cover the entire course duration, rather than just the first year.” For universities, the scheme offers substantial advantages. This reliance can limit the diversity and overall learning experience for students.

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University Business

JANUARY 3, 2025

In the whirlwind of change occurring in college academics and athletics, Linda Livingstone has her hands full as president of Baylor University and board chair of the NCAA. As the nature of academic research changes at the R1 university, the world of transfer portals and name, image and likeness (NIL) deals have transformed college athletics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

million students enrolled in colleges and universities. Furthermore, the Black men that attend postsecondary institutions, reportedly have the lowest retention rates of all groups. of students enrolled in colleges and universities. or a little over 850,000 of the 18.6

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A workshop discussion at Student Success US considered the challenges that hinder retention and completion of students beyond their first year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), marking a Dr. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

As their numbers have surged to over 600 institutions, representing 20% of all colleges and universities nationwide, HSIs now enroll and advise two-thirds of all Latino undergraduates. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in advancing educational opportunities for Latine students across the United States.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 25, 2024

Western Oregon University Adopts New Grading System jessica.blake@… Thu, 01/25/2024 - 03:00 AM D and F grades will be replaced with “no credit” and will not affect students’ GPAs. University leaders say it will raise retention rates; critics say it may lower academic rigor and lead to grade inflation. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Carey Dukes, Assistant Professor of Management at North Greenville University, to discuss innovative strategies for improving student retention and college readiness. Strategies for implementing a pre-college readiness course to better prepare students for academic success.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

Laura Flinn earned her BSN (2008) at Bradley University, MSN (2013) at Illinois State University and DNP (2022) with an emphasis in leadership from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Dr. Fogelmark currently works in the Department of Nursing at Bradley University, Peoria, IL, as an assistant professor.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2025

These terminations have affected educational institutions across the country, including large research universities, small private colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and alternative teacher preparation pathways.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

What makes a college or university best for international students? There are five key conditions that create more supportive environments for students trying to acclimate themselves to life on a U.S. campus, according to rankings posted by Colleges of Distinction, a college search firm.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Drones at college fairs, robot-guided campus tours and AI chatbot tutors promising personalized education are just a few of the technology tools universities across the country are using, all with a common goal in mind: to attract the next generation of students excited about tech as the enrollment cliff looms.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Universities have been cautious adopters of artificial intelligence. As they address data-management challenges while shoring up student retention and boosting enrollment, they need clear, well-organized data to avoid garbage in, garbage out, in which poor quality input leads to faulty data output.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 23, 2024

An apprenticeship initiative at West Virginia University has shown success at retaining learners of all backgrounds. Undergraduate research opportunities can help students identify their passions and see themselves as academics and researchers while enrolled in their bachelor’s degree programs.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The first-to-second-semester retention rate for its 2022-23 cohort hit an all-time high of 83.8%, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. More from UB: Here’s why two-thirds of Latino students consider stopping out The post One free tuition program is shattering enrollment records appeared first on University Business.

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Liaison International

JANUARY 2, 2025

“Flipping the funnel” shifts the focus from mass marketing to building meaningful, tailored connections with students, ensuring better matches and higher retention rates. Colleges and universities must instead adopt data-informed, personalized strategies that focus on quality over quantity.

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HEPI

DECEMBER 3, 2024

HEPI has been central to discussions on social mobility in higher education, especially through the English Social Mobility Index (ESMI) , created by Professor David Phoenix, Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University. However, continuation rates vary, with some high-access institutions facing challenges in student retention.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The University of South Carolina launched an initiative to provide personalized advising for learners on scholarships who are at risk of losing financial aid. Since 2021, around 2,500 students have maintained their scholarships as a result.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2025

These 46 certified institutions represent less than 1% of all colleges and universities but enroll 17% and graduate 19% of all Latino students nationwide. Other institutions, like Metropolitan State University of Denver, created emergency retention funds to support students experiencing unexpected financial challenges.

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