A+ support for at-risk students

Thanks to research by our specialist retention team, Charles Sturt has an evidence-based, comprehensive approach to targeting disengaged students, particularly those from structurally disadvantaged equity groups.

The team identifies disengaged students, including those at risk of disengagement, through a number of research lenses and extensive study into the challenges influencing student engagement. Once the students are identified, the retention team works with them to provide assessment support through embedded tutors.

In March 2022, Dr Kelly Linden from the Retention Team published an article in the journal Student Success titled, “Improving student retention by providing targeted support to university students who do not submit an early assessment item. A practice report”. Dr Linden’s research plays a pivotal role in enabling Charles Sturt to provide first-class support for student equity groups that are over-represented at the institution.