Tag Archives: college retention

(#296) Not Us. Them.

Posted on January 24, 2016 by

“A building is not just about itself, but the place where it resides.”-Craig Dykers Did you hear the one about the college president’s view of how to handle struggling students? Reportedly his suggestion was to “drown the bunnies.” No, that’s … Continue reading →

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(#204) College Ready?

Posted on April 20, 2014 by

I think, more poignantly, the question for our colleges and universities comes down to “Once the students (college-ready or not) are admitted, what do we do to best serve them?” Preparing for my part of an online (virtual) conference this … Continue reading →

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(#144) College Retention and Persistence: Ask the Correct Questions

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Before we can solve a problem we have to ask the right questions. Today I facilitated a workshop session at the 32nd Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience.  We examined why students stay in college and why they might leave … Continue reading →

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