Retention

First-generation students are less likely to participate in on-campus activities compared to their continuing-generation peers. Intentional programming and support work can help close this gap.

A program at the University of Dayton provides undergraduate students interested in faculty-led research with a stipend to close equity gaps in participation. The initiative has grown over the past few years, requiring intentional communication and structure to support expansion.

Researchers from Emmanuel College in Boston explore the lived experiences of students who work and attend college full-time and how colleges and universities can better support these learners.

A 26-year tradition at DePaul University introduces new students to the university’s urban identity and Vincentian mission.

Tens of millions of Americans have stopped out of college. A new study explores what deters them from returning and what might bring them back.

In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about how one university looks to support student thriving and engagement through intentional development of faculty and staff members to serve as mentors.

This past spring, Moorpark College in California piloted an initiative that alerts students of their eligibility for academic renewal. Students who utilized renewal were more likely to take more challenging courses and more credits compared to their peers who weren’t made aware of the option.