Improving Student Retention in Higher Education

Glenda Crosling is Senior Lecturer and Student Liaison, Transition and Generic Skills Adviser, Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, AustraliaLiz Thomas is Senior Adviser for Widening Participation, The Higher Education Academy, UK and Director of the Widening Participation Research Centre at Edge Hill University.Margaret Heagney is Co-ordinator, Student Equity Unit, Equity and Diversity Centre, Student and Staff Services Division, Monash University, Australia

• Section 1. Introduction: The Dimensions of Facilitating Student Success in Higher Education Section 2: Facilitating Student Success Through Programs in the Disciplines of Study Section 3: Student Success and Student Diversity Section 4: Student Success and Flexible Modes Section 5: Synthesis and Conclusions

'The book itself is ... likely to be a welcome practical addition to the literature on student retention.' - ESCalate, Higher Education Academy