Causes of student dropout and strategies for improving retention in higher education
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
Create your account
- 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.
Always verify citation format against your institution’s current style guide requirements.