Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Congratulations on another successful school year! While you deserve to celebrate this accomplishment, we understand that there is not much time to breathe a sigh of relief. As a class of eager and capable students is heading off into their careers, you are, no doubt, in the midst of recruiting a new class of exceptional students. It is during this times when your institution is stretched to its recruitment limits that it’s easy to see the value of retention.

By proactively trying to retain students who are enrolled at your institution, you’re easing the burden of next year’s recruitment crunch. In this edition of Student Success Strategies, you will find information about the latest research, tips for faculty to encourage retention, and a case study of a school making real changes in the way they try to retain students.

For more information on what Hobsons Student Retention Solutions can do for you, be sure to take a look at “Hobsons Works for You”. If you have any questions or specific subjects you would like to see featured in our next newsletter, please let us know. We can be contacted at lteeter@hobsons-us.com or by visiting our Web site at www.hobsons-us.com/retention.

Sincerely,

Craig Heldman
President

In the News: Use New Retention Research to Make Positive Changes on Campus
Stacy Ammon reports on a recent survey of college and university administrators that found personal attention is the most crucial factor in retaining students. She explains how by understanding and implementing changes in response to this new research, schools can make sure they are spending their time making the changes that matter most.
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Spotlight School: University of Central Missouri
The University of Central Missouri, a public university located in Warrensburg, Missouri, has made a real difference in student retention through their technology-based retention strategy.
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Student Retention Tips for Faculty
With new information overwhelmingly supporting the idea that interpersonal interaction with students increases retention, it is important that retention concerns are addressed by all members of your institution. In this article find specific ways that your faculty can encourage student retention.
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Your Student Retention Wishes Can Be Granted with Valuable Funding
While many colleges and universities understand the need to have a comprehensive retention solution, for some, there is simply no room in the budget to pay for the investment. Discover some tips and tricks to find funding and write a winning grant proposal.
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Retention Web Events

For more in depth information on retention topics, attend one of our convenient webcasts.

Improve Student Retention by Integrating Institutional Changes, Student Resources and Technology.
Presented by Mr. Sasha Peterson, Managing Director, Hobsons EMT
June 17, 2008, 1 p.m. EST
To register click:
https://hobsonsevents.webex.com/hobsonsevents/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=664071032

Improving Student Retention: From High Tech to High Touch
Presented by Adrian Schiess, Xavier University
June 26, 2008 1 p.m EST
To register click:
https://hobsonsevents.webex.com/hobsonsevents/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=661454089