Improving Student Retention in Higher Education

Underpinned by research this book provides best practice examples of innovative and inclusive curriculum designined to improve student retention in HE.

Glenda Crosling is Senior Lecturer and Student Liaison, Transition and Generic Skills Adviser, Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, Australia Liz Thomas is Senior Adviser for Widening Participation, The Higher Education Academy, UK and Director of the Widening Participation Research Centre at Edge Hill University. Margaret Heagney is Co-ordinator, Student Equity Unit, Equity and Diversity Centre, Student and Staff Services Division, Monash University, Australia

Section 1. Introduction: The Dimensions of Facilitating Student Success in Higher Education Section 2: Facilitating Student Success Through Programs in the Disciplines of Study Section 3: Student Success and Student Diversity Section 4: Student Success and Flexible Modes Section 5: Synthesis and Conclusions