Tiffin University Office of Media Relations & Publications LAST ISSUE FOR THIS ACADEMIC YEAR!
Today Is: April 19, 2016
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Inside this issue: SPRINGFEST PHOTOS
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PRISON ART
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Senior Projects
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activities
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Senior reception
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Art Open
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Gene In Jeans
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Student Success Paramount at TU
At Tif in University, it’s no secret that student success is paramount. That’s why TU is at the forefront of combating the national trend of declining retention rates among college students. It’s a fact that 1 in 3 irst-year college students in America won’t return to an institution of higher learning for their sophomore year. Of those who do return to pursue a 4-year degree, only 59 percent will graduate, according to a study by the National Student Clearinghouse. Dr. Vincent Tinto—Professor at In an effort to ensure TU keeps students Syracuse University—a renowned through graduation, TU faculty and staff expert on higher educa on, student attended a seminar, “Taking Student Suc- reten on, growth and a ainment. cess Seriously in the College Classroom,” presented by renowned retention expert, Dr. Vincent Tinto of Syracuse University. Tinto explained that even those who enter college con ident often encounter challenges from family demands, work and inancial dif iculties—challenges that weaken their senese of success. This is particularly true during the critical irst year as students seek to adjust to the heightened demands of college education. Faculty and staff play a key role in student retention. In the classroom, Tinto said students need to feel the material to be learned is of suf icient quality to warrant their time and effort which must come with a sense of high expectations from the professors. more