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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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When Jenkins arrived, the university faced a challenging 52 percent retention rate. Dr. Anthony Jenkins Weve been able to move our retention to 74 percent, which puts us above the state average in Maryland for public institutions and puts us within the national average for public institutions, says Jenkins.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. CSUSM gathers and analyzes disaggregated data pertaining to retention, unit completion and graduation. years, compared to the collegewide average of 5.2

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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

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This exposure can look like, “tutoring kids, experiencing what teaching can be like, the joys of teaching, the ability to get into college with some credits already toward that degree, [and] apprenticeship pathways where that degree can actually end up being free to them and they can get paid for the job,” she said.

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Success Coaching and Online Platform Shown to Improve Retention

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Success coaches aren’t only concerned with academic success; they attempt to help the student as a full person and seek to connect the student with any of the school’s resources that may be helpful, from tutoring to a food pantry. When we’re talking about retention for students of color, there have to be more than just check-ins,” he said.

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Student Success in STEM

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Embedded tutors in STEM courses give students immediate access to help, while support courses or refreshers address gaps in understanding and build a strong foundation for success. Requiring tutor hours where appropriate fosters consistent engagement with support systems, improving retention and academic performance.

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The Impact of Peer Tutoring in Business Education

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Peer tutoring programs, specifically tailored for colleges of business, present an effective way to bridge this gap. By fostering a system where students assist their peers academically, these programs help institutions address retention challenges while building a culture of collaboration and mutual success.

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Examples of Excelencia

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Also, that year the program’s retention rate of Latino students was 18% higher than the college’s general retention rate. In 2016, EAP reduced the number of courses in its course sequence, increased tutoring services and added embedded tutoring. It also added professional development for all the tutors and faculty.

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