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Report Shows Increases in Retention and Persistence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Persistence and Retention Rates Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels

Inside Higher Ed

Persistence and Retention Rates Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels Johanna Alonso Thu, 06/27/2024 - 03:00 AM New data show the highest persistence and retention rates in a decade, with Black students at public four-year colleges boasting especially high year-over-year increases. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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First-year persistence and retention hit decade high

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

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Charting a Path to Online Course Retention: An Exercise for Student Success

Faculty Focus

While higher education institutions have increased the number of online courses and programs they offer, the offerings do not all lead to successful retention or completion. So, what can be done to bolster online course retention across institutions? Bawa, 2016; Radovan, 2018; Seery, Barreda, Hein and Hiller, 2021). Bawa, Papia.

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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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Study: Third-Grade Retention Has Positive Effects for Student Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. NaYoung Hwang Grade retention, the practice of having students repeat a grade if they do not pass certain proficiency thresholds, has been argued to help children develop their reading and literacy skills in early grades, preparing them for educational pursuits in the future. As of 2019, 18 U.S.

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Wisconsin’s public university leaders will get a 15% bonus — if they meet retention goals

Higher Ed Dive

The additional compensation for the state system’s chancellors comes as many of their institutions face budget deficits and enrollment woes.

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