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Writer's pictureAlexis Snelling

The #1 Factor in College Retention is Student Engagement



The number one factor in college student retention is student engagement. This includes both academic engagement (e.g., participation in class, completion of assignments, and studying for exams) and social engagement (e.g., participation in extracurricular activities, building relationships with faculty and staff, and feeling connected to the campus community).

Students who are engaged in their studies and feel connected to their campus community are more likely to persist and graduate. There are a number of things that colleges and universities can do to promote student engagement, such as:

  • Providing students with opportunities to get involved in research and creative projects.

  • Offering high-quality academic advising and support services.

  • Creating a welcoming and inclusive campus environments with hybrid digital spaces.

  • Providing students with opportunities to develop their leadership and professional skills.

  • Connecting students with alumni and other members of the community.

By taking these steps, colleges and universities can help students to succeed and reach their full potential.

Here are some additional factors that can contribute to college student retention:

  • Academic preparation: Students who are academically prepared for college are more likely to succeed in their studies.

  • Financial aid: Students who have access to financial aid are more likely to be able to afford college and persist to graduation.

  • Mental health support: Students who have access to mental health support are more likely to be able to cope with the challenges of college and succeed in their studies.

  • Sense of belonging: Students who feel like they belong on campus are more likely to persist and graduate.

Colleges and universities can play a role in supporting all of these factors, but it is important to note that student retention is a complex issue with no one-size-fits-all solution.


Universities and colleges today need to upgrade how they connect their valuable resources and networks in real time to meet the dynamic and personalized needs of their students.

SkillVill's technology enables universities and colleges to create dynamically responsive student engagements, increasing their sense of belonging, and maximizing the opportunities available at any moment of their journey from anywhere in the world via the neXt gen social network in the following ways:

  • Dynamically responsive student engagement: SkillVill uses artificial intelligence to learn about each student's individual needs and interests, and to recommend resources and collaborators accordingly. This helps students to find the resources they need to succeed and to connect with people who can help them achieve their goals.

  • Sense of belonging: SkillVill provides students with a platform to connect with other students who share their interests and goals. This can help students to feel like they belong to a community and to build supportive relationships.

  • Maximizing the opportunities available to increase the student engagement levels: SkillVill integrates with a variety of other resources, such as job boards, educational resources, and mentorship programs. This makes it easy for students to find the resources they need to succeed and to connect with others who can help them achieve their goals.

SkillVill: The neXt gen social network for student engagement and success

SkillVill is a neXt gen social network that can help colleges and universities to improve student engagement, sense of belonging, and maximize the opportunities available to students. SkillVill uses artificial intelligence to learn about each student's individual needs and interests, and to recommend resources and collaborators accordingly. This helps students to find the resources they need to succeed and to connect with people who can help them achieve their goals.


Here are some specific examples of how SkillVill can be used to improve student engagement:

  • A student who is struggling with a particular subject can use SkillVill to connect with a tutor or mentor who can help them succeed.

  • A student who is interested in a particular career path can use SkillVill to connect with people who work in that field and to learn more about the requirements and opportunities.

  • A student who is looking to get involved in extracurricular activities can use SkillVill to find clubs and organizations that match their interests.

  • A student who is feeling isolated or disconnected from their campus community can use SkillVill to connect with other students who share their experiences.

Colleges and universities can use SkillVill to create a more engaging and supportive learning environment for their students in a number of ways, including:

  • Creating SkillVill groups for specific courses or programs. This can help students to connect with each other and to collaborate on assignments and projects.

  • Using SkillVill to promote student engagement opportunities, such as research projects, internships, and job openings.

  • Encouraging faculty and staff to use SkillVill to connect with students and to provide support and guidance.

  • Using SkillVill data to track student engagement and to identify areas where improvement is needed.

Overall, SkillVill is a powerful tool that can help colleges and universities to improve student engagement, sense of belonging, and maximize the opportunities available to students. This can lead to improved retention rates, graduation rates, and student success.

SkillVill's AI fosters greater collaboration for the dynamic and personalized needs of each member's journey


SkillVill is designed to foster greater collaboration for the dynamic and personalized needs of each member's journey in a number of ways:

  • SkillVill uses artificial intelligence to learn about each student's individual needs and interests, and to recommend resources and collaborators accordingly. This helps students to find the people and resources they need to succeed, that is specifically for their unique journey.

  • SkillVill provides students with a platform to connect with each other and to build relationships. This can help students to feel supported and connected to a community of learners.

  • SkillVill integrates with a variety of other resources, such as job boards, educational resources, and mentorship programs. This makes it easy for students to find the resources they need to succeed and to connect with others who can help them achieve their goals.

  • SkillVill is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It can be used to support a variety of different learning needs and goals.

By fostering greater collaboration, SkillVill can help students to succeed and graduate.


 

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