TAG

retention

Career outcomes improve for college students, but gaps remain

While most college graduates gain financially from higher education, many still face barriers to affordable programs that lead to meaningful work—and many good jobs remain unfilled, says report.

How off-campus housing support builds student success at this university

Colorado State University’s Off-Campus Life department helps students find stability and community, connecting housing security to retention and overall well-being.

How to energize growth while keeping a small school feel

New Chancellor Daniel Pullin has co-authored a 10-year strategic plan to steer Texas Christian University's growth alongside its increasingly prominent city, Fort Worth.

New Jersey’s breakthrough teletherapy investment reaps sizable return

New Jersey's statewide teletherapy investment has empowered thousands of students to access critical—oftentimes lifesaving—mental health support.

Study: Direct college placement boosts student success, lowers cost

Students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass and earn more credits, according to the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness.

President’s corner: How a genuine student-first mentality propels Linda Livingstone

In the whirlwind of change occurring in college academics and athletics, the seven-year Baylor University president and NCAA board chair makes integrity a key focus to her numerous priorities.

Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention

While AI's potential is broad and abuzz across campuses, it’s critical for institutions to think about what problems it can realistically and cost-effectively solve.

Students are staying enrolled at decade-high rate, new report reveals

The rate of fall of 2022 freshmen returning for another year represents a decade high, according to the latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. 

The 3 factors holding at-risk students back from graduating

Nearly a quarter of today's undergraduate students have seriously considered leaving school or were nearly dismissed, according to a new Sallie Mae study conducted by Ipsos.

The academic schedule is a barrier to student progress and outcomes

Academic schedules are a foundational degree progress strategy, yet too many administrators consider it a way to meet faculty—not student needs.