Research
Colleges Ontario is a resource for government, educators, public opinion leaders and many others. Colleges Ontario produces quality research annually that addresses issues in higher education and training.
Student Retention
One of the most important challenges facing colleges today is helping greater numbers of students successfully complete their postsecondary education.
Colleges Ontario held a two-day conference in May 2010 that explored these issues in detail. The conference included expert national and international speakers, interactive sessions, and a showcase of best practices and team approaches to supporting students. Preseantions from the conference can be found below.
Foundations for Success
Panelists:
Karen Spiers, Seneca College
Fiona Bain-Greenwood, Seneca College
Lynda Morgan Murdoch, Mohawk College
John Kantola, Confederation College
Online Learning in the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program - A Case Study
Arlene Cronin, Coordinator, ACE Online
Mary Jonik, Learn to Learn
Best Practices in Measuring the Impact of Student Retention Strategies
Nancy Miyagi, George Brown College
Robert Luke, George Brown College
Examining Two Collaborative Models for Retaining Students
Model 1: Connecting-Achieving-Succeeding Workshops
Dr. Craig Stephenson, Centennial College
Dr. Sandra Murphy, Centennial College
Examining Two Collaborative Models for Retaining Students
Model 2: A Partnership Apporach to Mentoring
Carolyn Hepburn, Sault College
Lori Matthews, Sault College
Building College-wide Support for a Coordinated Student Retention Plan
Maria Lucido Bezely, Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Student Success Belongs to All of Us: the SUCCESS@Seneca Program
Steve Fishman,
Seneca College
Lisa Decandia, Seneca College