What do playing fields have to do with student success? I promise it’s not a trick question, but it is an important one. As the definition of student success has evolved from not only academic goals and progress towards graduation to a holistic sense of fulfillment, it is increasingly important to level the playing field for all students. This means ensuring every student has a fair and equal chance of succeeding.
Student persistence, retention, and completion rates need to improve, and there’s no shortage of advice and literature on what works. Yet, it is surprising that rates have only slowly improved. Two reasons may explain it — the first concerns data, and the second is the connection, or lack thereof — between services and support, and the students who need it.
I recently had the pleasure of talking to my colleague, Tom Green, Ph.D., a
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