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University administrators, boards of trustees, and state and federal legislators spend significant time and effort focused on retention and graduation rates at American colleges and universities. The California State University (CSU) is no exception with its systemwide focus on …

Many factors coalesce to bring students to the decision to enroll in an institution of higher education. Some of these factors contribute to a student’s retention and ability to earn a college degree, whereas others may detract from this goal. College student retention continues…