Student Retention: How Faculty Can Help

Student Retention

Persisting is highly aligned to retention in any goal or activity. Persisting in college and learning requires students to be motivated and willing to expend the effort and energy even when faced with challenges.

Data retrieved from the Graduating Student Survey Results shows that you; the faculty, and the time you spend in class with your students are a factor rated highly by our STCC students.

Please read the article From Retention to Persistence by Vincent Tinto. He describes three major factors that shape student motivation to stay in college and graduate: 

1. self-efficacy, 

2. a sense of belonging, and 

3. perceived value of the curriculum.

After watching the video and reading the article, add your thoughts to Retention: How Faculty Can Help Google Form.