Abstract In the United States, the average attrition rate from freshmen to sophomore year for
a 4-year university is 21.7%. After freshmen year, the dropout rate raises to 41% before …

This article builds on the assumption that colleges and universities are organizations and
subsequently that the organizational perspective provides important insights for improving …

Although persistence is of great concern within higher education, there is a lack of empirical
research that examines the role of academic deans, specifically as it relates to …

College and university leaders focus on student retention rates because student departure
negatively affects the stability of institutional enrollments, budgets, and public perceptions of …

Arguably, student retention has been the primary goal for higher education institutions for
several decades. Certainly, it has been the focus of much research effort among higher …

Many universities have implemented initiatives designed to address first year retention and
persistence. Various prevention and support programs, including summer bridge programs …

The pragmatic value of a college education is invaluable to the college-educated individuals
themselves and to society. With nearly 21 million undergraduates currently enrolled in more …