ASCEND Podcast
Are you ready to ASCEND to new possibilities? In this podcast, Dr. Jared Tippets and Dr. Eric Kirby outline why a focus on retention and completion is so important, why previous retention efforts have not always worked, and discuss how we can successfully "ASCEND" to these great expectations. In each episode, we will share innovative ideas, creative initiatives, and best practices and strategies that campuses have used to achieve amazing results. This podcast has intentionally been produced in a quick-tip, bite-sized format where the listener can quickly find ideas, initiatives, and solutions that can be tried on campus today.
ASCEND Podcast
S3 - E31 - Dr. Nicole Kotlan and Tom Mahon - Retention Tools Workshop Series: A collaboration across campus (Data)
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In this episode, we explore how Kent State University developed the Retention Tools Workshop Series to build campus-wide capacity for data-informed student success work. Through a collaborative partnership among enrollment management, information technology, institutional research, and academic colleges, the program equips faculty and staff with practical skills in retention analytics, reporting, Excel, and strategy development. The conversation highlights how professional development, cross-campus collaboration, and a culture of assessment can empower institutions to make better use of student data, create more effective retention initiatives, and strengthen collective accountability for student success. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders seeking to turn data into action and build a shared commitment to improving outcomes for all students.
