This text examines the issues surrounding student drop-outs and presents a practical guide to identifying reasons for drop out and developing solutions to the problem of retaining students in higher education.

While governments and society drive hard to get increasing numbers of young people into higher education, HE institutions are faced with the issue of keeping them there. This book looks at the issues surrounding student drop-outs and presents a practical how-to guide to identifying problems and developing practical solutions to the problem of retaining students.