Retention

To bolster school spirit and inspire feelings of belonging among students, college leaders are encouraging attendance at sporting events.

In its first year of implementation, the new course structure—which replaces remedial classes with credit-bearing support sessions—has increased the passing rate for entry-level math by nearly 400 percent.

A newly released literature review from the Institute for Higher Education Policy highlights the role of student experience and belonging on college student success—and offers suggestions for how this could be applied practically to campuses.

Fourteen colleges in the California State University system will reach out to learners with some credit but no degree to aid in re-enrollment and completion. The pilot will provide data and insight for a possible policy change.

The University of Missouri at Kansas City established a new initiative for male students of color to increase their engagement and sense of belonging on campus through academic and career preparation.

The university laid off all its library faculty as part of massive cuts, leaving employees and supporters to wonder how the library will serve campus constituents.

Victor Valley College in California launched a one-stop hotline for students, parents and others to get questions answered about the institution. The intervention helps people get connected to the college faster and supports students’ feelings of belonging.

Academic challenges, financial constraints and family responsibilities were among the biggest reasons students said they left, according to a recent survey.