Retention

Purdue Global University will add 18 student success coaches for its online-only learners, servicing the unique needs of adult students.

Universities are seeking ways to improve educational outcomes for minority students. At UC Davis, that means creating identity-based centers that are also hubs for academic and mental health support.

A new group connects professors and higher education professionals in search of actionable ways to create relationships with students and improve feedback in courses.

A new student success database at Ithaca College focuses on individuals’ information, providing insight into academics, extracurriculars and obstacles to success.

National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report documents an increase in learners with college credits but no credential and finds they are returning to college at lower rates than in the past.

Can technology help equalize students’ access to relationships that provide support, information and opportunity?

A report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that persistence rose among first-time students in fall 2020 compared to the previous year. But researchers say the findings are a mixed bag.