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Introduction to the Course
Who This Course Is For:
Faculty, academic program coordinators, instructional designers, student success teams, and retention specialists.
Format & Delivery:
7 self-paced online modules
Optional live Q&A for guided application
Downloadable tools and templates
Certificate of Completion from TruePath Learning™
Learning Outcomes:
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
Apply design-thinking principles to improve student retention and completion.
Map the learner experience and identify key drop-off points.
Design learning environments that foster belonging, motivation, and progress.
Integrate proactive supports directly into curriculum and program structure.
Use equity-centered design to close persistence gaps.
Translate retention data into actionable design decisions.
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Module 1 – The Design Mindset for Retention
Reframe retention as a design challenge. Understand how intentional course and program design influences persistence.
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Module 2 – Mapping the Student Experience
Create a learner journey map to visualize where and why students disengage — and how to redesign those moments.
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Module 3 – Designing for Engagement and Momentum
Implement course-level strategies that build confidence, connection, and steady progress.
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Module 4 – Aligning Curriculum and Support Systems
Link academic and student-service functions to create a seamless learning experience.
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Module 5 – Designing for Equity and Inclusion
Apply inclusive design principles to ensure every student has an equitable path to success.
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Module 6 – From Data to Design Decisions
Use retention data to drive continuous design improvement and create a personalized Retention Design Blueprint.
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Module 7 — Pulling It All Together: The Student Success Design Blueprint
Integrating the learning, connecting the dots, and applying the framework to real-world contexts.
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Final Section: Summary, Evaluation & Certificate
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