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The impact of student retention strategies: an empirical study
Posted on 19 August 2014 by Shahril Effendi Bin Ibrahim (Senior Librarian)
Authorship Details
Elke Leeds
Stacy Campbell
Hope Baker
Radwan Ali
Dorothy Brawley
John Crisp
Publication Details
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Article
Publication Title: 
Int. J. Management in Education
Volume: 
7
Issue or Number: 
1
Pagination: 
22-43
Summary
A major concern for institutions and instructors is the high dropout rate of students in online courses. This study investigated the impact of student retention strategies on retention rates in an online information systems course. A treatment group exposed to retention strategies related to student engagement, learning communities, student services and learner centred environments was compared with a control group. Results suggested that retention strategies may not impact retention rates. This is important as faculty are routinely encouraged to implement similar strategies in online course design and delivery. (Abstract by authors)
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