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Follow on Google News | EducationDynamics White Paper Reveals Ways to Add “Purpose” to Social Networking Communities“University Purpose Networks: Online Communities for Student Retention and Success” marks the most recent addition to EducationDynamics’ online resource library
By: Nikki Martin Now available for download at http://sharing.educationdynamics.com/ "University Purpose Networks: Online Communities for Student Retention and Success" explores best practices to optimize the use of purpose networks, particularly in relation to: • Orientation— • Learning outcomes—Academically purposeful online communities cultivate students’ commitment to their institutions by regularly and uniformly communicating institutional characteristics, goals and values. • Mentoring—One- • Intrusive academic advising practices—Purposeful online communities track student engagement and flag students displaying at-risk behaviors, thereby assisting student success administrators execute proactive interventions. Additionally, the white paper cites preliminary results from an EducationDynamics study across 20 schools indicating that students involved in purpose networks were retained to their sophomore year at a nine percent higher rate than students not involved in the network. Additionally, more than 13 percent of students surveyed reported that the purpose network was “very important” or “extremely important” in their decision to remain enrolled at their college or university. “Social networks are changing the way postsecondary institutions interface with admits and enrollees, and progressive universities are capitalizing on web-based platforms through which to engage students,” explains Dr. Adam Troy, co-author of the white paper and director of research at EducationDynamics. “Purpose networks, unlike generic social networks such as MySpace and Facebook, are bi-directional communicative platforms designed to support critical student learning outcomes that are essential for success in the modern university setting.” "University Purpose Networks: Online Communities for Student Retention and Success" is the latest white paper to be added to EducationDynamics’ # # # About EducationDynamics EducationDynamics, a portfolio company of Halyard Capital, is higher education’s leading marketing services company dedicated to helping institutions find, enroll and retain students. Its content-rich and highly visible education websites, including EarnMyDegree.com, eLearners.com, GradSchools.com, StudyAbroad.com, and its more than 50 special interest microsites, make EducationDynamics the premier provider of qualified prospective students for colleges and universities. In addition, the company offers a full suite of Web-delivered services proven to drive enrollment growth and reduce student attrition. Through its Market Research and Advisory Services division, the company brings a decade of proprietary research, unparalleled market and student intelligence, and best practice insights to its clients. For more information, visit http://www.educationdynamics.com. End
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