How to Increase Student Retention by Matching Undergraduates with Programs They’re Likely to Finish
Dr. Katelyn Sanders Director of Admission & Alumni Affairs Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy Shenandoah University Dr. Scott D. Miller President Virginia Wesleyan University The rate of college dropouts is on the rise, which is creating serious problems for students, learning institutions, and the economy. How Bad Is the Issue? According to a recent ThinkImpact report, the overall dropout rate for undergraduate college students is 40 percent, and the rates for non-white students are even higher. Who drops out? It’s not just freshmen who end up changing their minds. An analysis of more than 50 higher education institutions by […]
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