How does it work?
Student retention is not a problem with a single answer. We have years of experience in senior school administration so we know the difficulties involved with tackling the issue. With this in mind, we have scoured the research literature and have gathered tools to provide a flexible and multi-faceted approach to improving retention.

According to Dr. Vincent Tinto (Distinguished University Professor at Syracuse University and Senior Scholar at the Pell Institute of the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education), research shows that there are five groups of conditions that promote increased retention and student success. The Campus ToolKit system, either directly or via one of its partners, works to help institutions drastically improve each of these conditions.

Campus ToolKit Features

1. Expectations

High Expectations - expecting excellence   Validation - countering the myths   Providing role models   Effective advising

2. Support

Academic support   Social support   Language support   Financial support   Personal support

3. Feedback

Early assessment and placement   Early warning system   Classroom assessment of learning   Personal support

4. Involvement

Contact with students, faculty and staff   Finding a supportive community

5. Learning

Support for learning   Feedback about learning   Active involvement   Time on task

Click here to learn more about each of the tools included in Campus ToolKit. When you are ready to schedule an online demonstration or request a desk copy of the companion textbook, visit our contact page.

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