Institutions must consider not only the initial enrollment of new students but also the importance of retaining them once they have enrolled. Prioritizing retention positively impacts students as well as enhances the overall well-being and standing of the institution. At Kennedy & Company, we provide universities with a comprehensive approach to managing enrollments, improving university operations, enhancing student retention, implementing new technologies and methods of delivering education, and achieving financial sustainability.
OUR APPROACH:
We utilize data-based decision making combined with qualitative investigations through focus groups and surveys to make our recommendations. We examine the entire student experience and interact with students at every level, both current and former. Previous recommendations have included changes to the financial aid strategy, the establishment of DEI initiatives, and the enhancement of student support services.
OUR WORK IN THIS AREA INCLUDES:
- Operational & Strategic Review of Student Services & Retention Functions
- Retention & Dropout Behavior Analysis
- Course & Curriculum Enrollment Analysis
- Predictive Retention Model Development
- Strategic Retention Planning
