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Report Shows Increases in Retention and Persistence

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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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Student Success…. A Definition for the Very Few

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What does student success mean? Some colleges associate student success with high graduation rates, others focus on alumni achievements, and then other colleges emphasize test scores and grades. Since institutions use different definitions regarding the term “student success,” it raises a critical question: Who are we leaving behind?

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Fostering Success

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The tutoring and academic counseling were crucial to her success. Then, you see the successes.” That data show that the students who attend the summer bridge program build great resilience skills, and resilience leads to retention. Alexander is studying the success and impact of various programs within AAP.

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Intentionality is Key in First-generation Student Success

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Since 2020, our first-generation retention rate has increased by 7.2% This includes welcoming and ongoing support for students with a success team dedicated to financial, academic and psychosocial support to achieve a bachelor’s degree. We are fully committed to first-generation students, but commitment is just the start.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Gomez Named Provost & VP for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona

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Terri Gomez Gomez’s “deep understanding of our campus’ strengths and opportunities; her student-centered approach to leadership; her dedication to faculty and staff excellence; and her unwavering commitment to the success of our diverse students,” said President Dr. Soraya M.

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University of Phoenix Tribal Operations Team Offers Targeted Support for Indigenous and Tribal Students

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The team focuses on supporting tribal students’ academic success while helping them identify growth opportunities. Another key success of the program is improving student retention and completion rates. In 2020, tribal students completed their first course at a rate of 4% higher than the average University of Phoenix student.