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Academic Case Management and College Student Retention

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Title: Academic Case Management and College Student Retention
Language: English
Authors: Angela Dills, Deaver Traywick
Source: NACADA Review: Academic Advising Praxis and Perspectives. 2024 5(1):20-26.
Availability: National Academic Advising Association. NACADA Executive Office, Kansas State University, 2323 Anderson Avenue Suite 225, Manhattan, KS 66502-2912. Tel: 785-532-5717; Fax: 785-532-7732; e-mail: nacada@ksu.edu; Web site: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, School Holding Power, At Risk Students, Program Effectiveness, College Credits, College Freshmen, Caseworker Approach, Progress Monitoring, Student Needs, Intervention, Grade Point Average, Grades (Scholastic)
ISSN: 2576-2362
Abstract: Many institutions of higher education struggle with low retention rates. One state liberal arts college addressed this concern by assigning an academic case manager to higher risk students. This project evaluated the effectiveness of the case manager on student credit hours and retention using a randomized control trial. The case manager contacted assigned students regularly, meeting with students and helping them navigate college and their classes. We found that students randomly assigned to the case manager earned higher grades, completed more credits, and were more likely to return to campus the second semester of the academic year.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1431612
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Many institutions of higher education struggle with low retention rates. One state liberal arts college addressed this concern by assigning an academic case manager to higher risk students. This project evaluated the effectiveness of the case manager on student credit hours and retention using a randomized control trial. The case manager contacted assigned students regularly, meeting with students and helping them navigate college and their classes. We found that students randomly assigned to the case manager earned higher grades, completed more credits, and were more likely to return to campus the second semester of the academic year.
ISSN:2576-2362