JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

An Examination of Student Retention and Student Success

In High School, College, and University

Author(s): James M. Mbuva

Citation: James M. Mbuvai, (2011) "An Examination of Student Retention and Student Success

In High School, College, and University," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.11, Iss. 4, pp. 92 - 101

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to examine student retention and student success in high school, college, and university. Areas studied include: definition of student retention and student success, college success and student success, variables impacting student success, factors affecting graduation rates from underrepresented populations, ways of helping students stay in school, how Ohio State University and Clark School of Engineering retained students. The study found that supportive staffs, focusing on students’ individual and academic needs, and positive modeling, enhance student retention. The learning processes must be alive from the first day of class and must be taught by caring faculty.