Vincent Tinto also said, ââ¬ÅHere the evidence of effective programs is clear, namely that the route to successful retention lies in those programs that ensure, from the very outset of student contact with the institution, that entering students are integrated into the academic community and acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become successful learners in those communities. In short, improvements in the quality of student life and learning, not retention, should be the goal of all retention initiatives.ââ¬Â
I was impressed with the emphasis that Topic #4 placed upon "everyone" in our institutions understanding the importance of student success.… >>>