Am I a Loser?

Finding the First Year por P. Cody Canning
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24 feb 2026
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Notas del episodio

I begin my quest to find the first year (of college) and myself.

Working in the first year at a public institution in a state that has largely withdrawn public funding for higher education means supporting retention (in other words, helping students return for a second year). At schools like mine, which truly serve a diverse group of students, approximately one in four students will leave the institution without returning for a second year.

So, I begin my quest while exploring the ins and outs of retention and how working in a job built around retention has made me feel like a loser!

Want to follow along for professional learning? Access the Finding Your First Year packet and follow along with your team or as an individual.

Palabras clave

College
College Success
Retention
First-Year Experience
Student Success
College Persistence