The Higher Ed Leader's Guide to Maximizing Student Persistence and Retention

The crisis in higher education enrollment has arrived.  That’s why many institutions have invested substantial resources into student success and retention. But how can you ensure you’re investing in the right efforts? This playbook lays out the building blocks for engaging and supporting students, including:

• The roles of early engagement, belonging, and mentorship in student persistence.
• How to uncover what students really care about.
• The impact of peer mentorship — on students and institutional resources.
• Three steps to scale peer mentor programs to quickly and effectively address student needs.