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How a Community College Saves Up to $300,000 per Semester Through Student Retention
10/07/18
Quick take: Lewis & Clark Community College developed an innovative way to analyze student retention rates, in relation to student support services around campus. By targeting at-risk groups, they were able to increase retention by offering students timely assistance.
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05/07/18
How a Predictive Model Enhanced Ulster University’s Approach to Student Retention
03/07/18
Quick take: The first institution to adopt Blackboard Predict in the European Union is increasing student retention with predictive analytics combined with a longitudinal, long-term approach.
Acknowledging Diversity Around the World
28/06/18
Read the essentials or go deeper In this special: Inclusive education and digital access: Is your institution on top of it? Highlights from Blackboard’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Increasing Access to Higher Education in Latin America
27/06/18
Quick take: By providing accessibility and flexibility in its training programs, IPLACEX is reducing barriers in its educational environments, which benefits, for instance, students with disabilities and those that live far from urban centers.
Mexico Invests in New Models and Distance Learning to Reach Better Education Outcomes
29/06/18
Quick Take: With more than 10 types of higher education institutions, Mexico offers great options for all kinds of students.
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