Course Information

Learning Objectives:

• Define adult student persistence and retention

• Analyze the complexities adult learners bring to the educational setting

• Utilize the Base Model for Student Persistence to identify strategies for increasing student persistence

• Create an outline of a plan for improving student persistence

Propel Competencies: 

This course covers the following competencies listed in the Propel Professional Learning Plan Toolkit.

Program Competencies

2.2 The program is engaged in continuous program improvement and demonstrates improvement.

6.5 The program helps students identify career pathway goals and supports their progress toward these goals.

Leadership Competencies 

1.5 Creates policies to meet NMHED requirements, foster improved student participation, and meet relevant educational laws.

2.3 Leads the ongoing analysis of program data to understand trends in participation and performance.

2.4 Uses data-informed decision-making processes for continuous program improvement.

Instructor Competencies

4.3. Refines instructional practices through reflection on experience, evidence, and data.

4.4. Participates in and contributes to program improvement efforts.

Data Professional Competencies

3.1 Possesses the database skills to effectively utilize the tools in state-required databases.

3.2 Utilizes techniques for data visualization and presentation effectively.

3.3 Supports program staff in using data for continuous program improvement.