ASCEND to Higher Retention Rates: A Collection of Best Practices and Practical Strategies from Higher Education Experts for Increasing Student Retention, Completion, and Student Success

ASCEND to Higher Retention Rates, Volume 3 delivers a dynamic collection of proven strategies and innovative practices for improving student retention, completion, and success in higher education. Edited by Dr. Jared Tippets and Dr. Eric Kirby, this volume builds on the ASCEND model—Affordability, Support, Culture, Engagement, Nudges, and Data—and features insights from over 90 experts across a wide range of institutions. Designed for practical application, each chapter presents bite-sized, adaptable approaches that address today’s most pressing challenges in student success. Whether you're a frontline educator, administrator, or policy leader, this book offers actionable tools to foster inclusive, data-informed, and sustainable change on your campus. A must-read for those committed to transforming the student experience and achieving meaningful outcomes.
