Only 60% of student services positively impact student retention, according to a new analysis of more than 1,000 initiatives across 55 colleges from Civitas Learning. Of the remaining 40% initiatives that had a "neutral impact," however, 15% of participating students saw a lift in their persistence rates. The news follows recent studies that suggest colleges can make a bigger impact by personalizing their messaging to address students' biggest needs.
https://www.educationdive.com/news/report-40-of-student-success-initiatives-dont-help-retention/562712/
