Ensuring Student Success in the 21st Century: Insights to Improve the Student Experience and Outcomes

Looks at recent retention and graduation rates over the past five years and asks, "With the dedication of resources and funding to student success, why are so many students still not achieving optimal levels of success?" The research brief helps readers understand the challenges students face when navigating higher education; what expectations students have around advising; what barriers exist that prevent administrators and staff from advancing student success; the role technology and integrated solutions can play in supporting both students and staff; and steps that institutions could take to improve the student experience and student outcomes.