National Dialog on Student Retention

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I was in the room with Dr. Kuh during this webinar and what I most liked was his honesty when discussing how challenging it is to engage students. He really pushed me to think about innovative ways to get students to connect on campus and within our programming. For example, he advised us to find ways for students to provide answers to those questions we know will help us understand their state of mind. He joked about how Dr. Holland developed his comprehensive Hexagon Model for career development but then stated the best predictor is to just ask the person themselves! I think this works with students in certain environments better than others.  

College students have no shortage of school-sponsored or school-related activity choices. One might argue that, by definition, just about any activity (Facebook, intramural volleyball, …) is meaningful. However, Dr. Kuh reminded us that, when it comes to enhancing student success, it is critical to focus (refocus?) on the right/high impact activities, including:

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« Common Intellectual Experiences

« Learning Communities

« Writing-Intensive Courses

« Collaborative Assignments & Projects

« Undergraduate Research

« Diversity/Global Learning

« Service Learning, Community-Based Learning

« Internships

« Capstone Courses & Projects

Preeminent educational authorities will address how colleges and universities can leverage the new Administration to their benefit as part of a complimentary Webinar series Hoboken, New Jersey (May 28, 2009)― 2009 has introduced a new Presidential Administration

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As student retention rates continue to lag, we’re hearing from schools around the country anxious to maximize their retention efforts. Administrators, staff and faculty members are collaborating to seek solutions to reduce attrition rates, but too many

Dr. Downing will discuss ways colleges and universities can empower students to become active, responsible partners in creating their own academic and personal success to improve retention Hoboken, New Jersey (October 28, 2009) —As colleges and