Predictive Analytics Support Success Among At-Risk Student Populations (Part 2)

By Timothy Renick - EvoLLLution. Click here to download the second part of The EvoLLLution’s interview with Tim Renick.
3. When it comes to at-risk student populations, how has the GPS program supported their success?
Some of the early indicators are that the impacts are going to be extremely positive. Since we went live with this tracking system, the retention rate for our incoming freshmen between the fall and spring semester has gone up by five full points. Students are, from the beginning, being better supported; they’re getting the help they need so they can succeed in the courses they take. We’ve also found that throughout the freshman year, these students are [earning] a higher percentage of the credits they attempt. More...