Students who learn differently often have lower retention and persistence rates at colleges across the United States, yet little research has been done to fully explore the reasons why. While we know stigmatization is a cause, there are new perspectives on what drives the experience of students with learning differences in colleges. What other information may be useful to better understand issues related to retention? What should other colleges, teachers, parents, and students be more aware of as they navigate this milestone?
This session reviews leading theories behind issues related to retention, with suggestions about how to combat many of these challenges to ensure post-secondary success rates for students who learn differently.
Associate Vice President of Transitions & the Student Experience
What are the skills that students need to interview for and land jobs after college? From social skills to executive functioning, learn how these skills affect employability.
This session presents the role of executive functioning in college, common scenarios and challenges that the independent student encounters, plus simple tools & tips to bypass perceived failure.
This session provides key social and relationship skills needed to adjust to the environment of college – as well as tasks and simple tools that can help students get started and find their fit.