It Takes A Campus: 15 Initiatives to Improve Retention by Ellis Kyle

Author:Ellis, Kyle [Inconnu(e)]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nautilus
Published: 2017-06-23T01:00:00+00:00

Furthermore, the Bursar’s Office has been agreeable to temporarily remove the hold for freshmen who can get their balance down to $400 or less during the three-week window. The aforementioned campus professionals are aware of this and work with other no-schedule freshmen to get the balance down so they, too, can take advantage of this opportunity. Additionally, the CSSFYE Assistant Director-Retention shares a list of freshmen who owe between $401-$1,000 and who have not registered for the upcoming semester with academic advisors. The advisors work with those freshmen who can register immediately, but also inform those with reasonable balances about the opportunity to register if they can get their balance down during the temporary hold removal period. Financial Aid advisors also are very active during this time period in helping students get balances down so they may register. Whether it is encouraging freshmen to pay some money to get under the threshold, exploring other financial opportunities to support the students, or offering one-time retention funds, the Financial Aid staff plays a vital role in freshmen getting registered and removed from the no- schedule list.

Both the Office of Financial Aid and the Bursar’s Office need to be included in retention efforts. From assisting students in understanding the cost of attendance to working with families on a case-by-case basis, Financial Aid can have a tremendous impact on an institution’s retention rate. The University of Mississippi is fortunate that the Bursar’s Office is willing to assist in our efforts. Their generous opportunity for select freshmen allows students to bypass a barrier and get registered. We are aware that students who register earlier create a more preferable schedule and persist at higher rates when compared to their peers who register at later dates. I strongly encourage anyone who works with retention to include offices that oversee financial aspects, as professionals in these areas make great partners.

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