{"id":35525,"date":"2024-12-19T14:29:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T22:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/degreecompletion\/?page_id=35525"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T18:47:05","slug":"retention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/degreecompletion\/retention\/","title":{"rendered":"Retention"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9fa1287e alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cebd7bc0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f5c412ae\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f5c412ae\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa4e9be2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/degreecompletion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/487\/2025\/10\/53703841539_0a32b777f6_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/degreecompletion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/487\/2025\/10\/53703841539_0a32b777f6_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/degreecompletion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/487\/2025\/10\/53703841539_0a32b777f6_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/degreecompletion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/487\/2025\/10\/53703841539_0a32b777f6_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/degreecompletion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/487\/2025\/10\/53703841539_0a32b777f6_k-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/degreecompletion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/487\/2025\/10\/53703841539_0a32b777f6_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-33c5cbe4\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33c5cbe4\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">Retention at EWU<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">EWU is committed to empowering student success through engagement, fair opportunities, and personalized support. By providing proactive resources and collaborative guidance, we help students overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\">Student Retention at Eastern Washington University<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Student retention is central to our mission. Retention isn\u2019t just about staying enrolled, it\u2019s about creating a <strong>supportive, empowering environment<\/strong> where every student can thrive academically and personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\">Our Commitment to Retention<br><\/mark><\/strong>EWU improves retention through strategies that focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student-Centered Support:<\/strong> Helping students access the guidance, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connection and Engagement:<\/strong> Building meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff to foster belonging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to Opportunities:<\/strong> Removing barriers and ensuring all students have fair access to education and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timely Support:<\/strong> Quickly identifying and assisting students who face academic, financial, or personal challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\">Why Retention Matters<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retention is a critical indicator of student success. By focusing on retention, EWU aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9e0675a1\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-efcde096\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-66fc6909\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-66fc6909\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cb6d0fc6 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space-collapse: collapse;\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">Enhance\u00a0<\/mark><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">academic performance and foster persistence.<\/mark><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-62bf556f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-62bf556f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5d129611 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">Empower<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">financial-stability by supporting timely degree completion.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e24b5f63\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e24b5f63\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-376b2e52 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">Elevate<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">student success by increasing graduation rates and career readiness.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f8cc100a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f8cc100a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc0e67e6 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">Enrich<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-white-color\">the university community through vibrant engagement and connection.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\"><strong>Retention Strategies at EWU<br><\/strong><\/mark>Our strategies combine best practices and innovative approaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proactive Advising:<\/strong> Personalized academic plans and early guidance to address challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Support Services:<\/strong> Tutoring, writing assistance, and skill-building workshops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Alert Systems:<\/strong> Monitoring progress and connecting students to resources when needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First-Year Programs:<\/strong> Orientation, learning communities, and first-year courses that set students up for success. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentorship and Peer Support:<\/strong> Opportunities to learn from and connect with peers, faculty, and alumni.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\"><strong>Expanding Access and Opportunity<br><\/strong><\/mark>EWU is dedicated to providing every student with the support and resources needed to achieve success. Our programs focus on removing barriers to completion and fostering an environment where all students can reach their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\"><strong>Your Success, Our Priority<br><\/strong><\/mark>Retention is more than a statistic, it reflects the <strong>supportive, empowering environment<\/strong> at EWU. We are dedicated to helping every student feel valued, supported, and prepared to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ewu-red-color\">Together, we create an EWU experience that promotes growth, learning, and success for every student.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Student Retention at Eastern Washington University Student retention is central to our mission. Retention isn\u2019t just about staying enrolled, it\u2019s about creating a supportive, empowering environment where every student can thrive academically and personally. 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