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Supporting Student Retention

Please refer to the resources below to learn more about student retention.

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Recruitment, Retention and Alumni Memo
Tracy Gillis, Vancouver Island University

This memo outlines initiatives developed by the Business Faculty Recuriting, Retention and Alumni Committee.
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Retention and Recruitment: An Appreciative Approach
Teaching and Learning Centre, Vancouver Island University

Looks at the key ideas surrounding student retention.
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a a Mature Students in the Persistence Puzzle
Lynne MacFadgen, School and Community Liaison, Vancouver Island University
Looks at the factors which influence educational commitment and persistence of mature students.
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a a The Art of Student Retention
Dr. Scott Swail, a Canadian who is the President of the Educational Policy Institute
A reference regarding the realities of, and strategies for, student retention.
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a a Seven Guiding Questions for Student Retention
Dr. Scott Swail
An article with focussed questions that help to identify why students leave colleges and universities.
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a a The "Big Picture": Key Causes of Student Attrition & Key Components of a Comprehensive Student Retention Plan
Joe Cuseo, Marymount College
A document that discusses the root causes of student attrition and systematic strategies for promoting student persistence. By Joe Cuseo, Marymount College.