by Denae Friedheim | Jan 7, 2023 | Industry
Student retention has become a pressing issue for most college administrators as the rate of students persisting to graduation has declined significantly since the 2008 recession. Not only is it much more expensive to enroll a new student than it is to retain an...
by Denae Friedheim | Jan 2, 2023 | Industry
According to the National Center for Education Studies, only 60 percent of students who enter a four-year degree program graduate within six years. Additionally, only about 10 percent of low income, first-generation students finish their degrees on time. Overall,...
by Denae Friedheim | Jul 8, 2020 | Company, Industry, mental health, wellness
Mental health is a measure of well-being which involves our emotions and our ability to overcome difficulties as well as our ability to navigate social situations and the world around us. Mental health stigma is a problem which makes sufferers feel ashamed and unable...
by Denae Friedheim | Jun 25, 2020 | Company, higher education, Industry, wellness
The USDA defines being food insecure as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” In a 2019 survey conducted by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, 36 percent of college students considered themselves food insecure and...
by Denae Friedheim | Jun 23, 2020 | Company, mental health, wellness
The phrase “emotional well-being” typically brings up pleasant associations such as excitement, happiness, love, and acceptance. However, how we handle the unpleasant feelings we experience is actually the most significant indicator of our emotional well-being. ...