From Enrollment To Endurance
How Progressive Universities Are Rewriting The Retention Playbook
In this dynamic presentation, renowned Transition Consultant Sorel Roget unveils the innovative strategies that forward-thinking institutions are using to transform their student retention outcomes. With nearly a quarter of freshmen failing to return for their sophomore year, universities face both an ethical imperative and financial necessity to reimagine their approach to student success.
Attendees will explore the evolving needs of today’s students, discover the interconnected ecosystem of effective retention programming, and learn how to implement data-driven interventions that produce measurable results.
This session goes beyond simplistic retention metrics to address the full student journey—from initial enrollment through graduation—with particular focus on critical transition points where students are most vulnerable. Whether your institution is just beginning to address retention challenges or looking to enhance existing programs, you’ll leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented within the next academic year.
- Comprehensive Assessment Framework: Learn how to accurately diagnose your institution’s unique retention challenges using Sorel’s proprietary ecosystem mapping approach.
- The Five Pillars of Modern Retention: Discover the interconnected elements—belonging, academic resilience, financial navigation, mental wellness, and digital engagement—that form the foundation of successful retention programs.
- Implementation Roadmap: Walk away with a clear, adaptable timeline for developing, launching, and measuring new retention initiatives regardless of your resource constraints.
- Faculty Engagement Strategies: Explore proven methods for transforming faculty into powerful retention agents through targeted training and strategic incentives.
- Data-Activated Interventions: Understand how leading institutions are ethically leveraging predictive analytics to identify at-risk students before they show traditional warning signs.
All attendees will receive access to Sorel’s Retention Resource Hub featuring assessment tools, implementation templates, and additional case studies to support your institution’s retention transformation.