Paper Example Undergraduate 2,786 words

Retention in Higher Education

Last reviewed: January 24, 2013 ~14 min read
Abstract

This paper is designed to figure out the reasons which cause the failure of educational institutes to retain the students. It also gives comprehensive overview of the measures that can be adopted by the leadership and higher authorities to nullify the negativity prevailing in the institutes and how to effectively control and retain students.

Retention in Higher Education

Evolution across the Globe

Challenges of Institutes

Factors Influencing Student Retention

Alignment of expectations and experience

Social and academic integration

Affordability

Academic Performance

Attitudes and Satisfaction

Academic Engagement

Measures to Improve Student Retention

Curriculum development

Orientation and Induction

Authentic Curriculum

Student-Centered Active Learning

Integration of Study Skills

Students from Under-represented Groups

Organization of Program

Cultural Issues in Classrooms

Role of Presidency in Dealing with Retention

You’re 85% through this paper. Sign up to read the full paper.

Sign Up Now — Instant Access Already a member? Log in
130,000+ paper examples AI writing assistant Citation generator Cancel anytime
References
3 sources cited in this paper
  • Crosling, G., & Heagney, M. (2009). Improving Student Retention in Higher Education. Improving Teaching and Learning, 9-18.
  • Fleming, J. (2012). Enhancing Minority Student Retention and Academic Performance: What We Can Learn From Program Evolutions. New York: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Seidman, A. (2012). College Student Retention: Formula for Student Success. Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.
Cite This Paper
PaperDue. (2013). Retention in Higher Education. PaperDue. https://paperdue.com/essay/retention-in-higher-education-105228

Always verify citation format against your institution’s current style guide requirements.