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...
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,...
Academic success in higher education depends on more than top-notch classes, excellent instructors, and a nice campus with state-of-the-art facilities. The support system surrounding the student body is also critically important for providing a productive and healthy...
