Course Content
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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Course Overview
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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 One Overview
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Module One: 1a Design Mindset for Retention Video
06:21
Module One: 1b Design Mindset and Retention Reading Resource
Module One: 1c Retention Lens Inventory Worksheet
Module One: 1d Retention Lens Inventory Assignment
Module One: 1e Design Mind-Set Knowledge Check
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 Two Overview
00:41
Module Two: 2a Mapping the Student Experience Video
04:43
Module Two: 2b Mapping the Student Experience Reading Resource
Module Two: 2c Student Journey Mapping Worksheet
Module Two: 2d Student Journey Mapping Worksheet Reflection
Module Two: 2e Mapping the Student Experience Knowledge-Check
Module 3 – Designing for Engagement and Momentum
Implement course-level strategies that build confidence, connection, and steady progress.
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Module Three Overview
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Module Three: 3a Designing for Engagement and Momentum Video
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Module Three: 3b Designing for Engagement and Momentum Reading Resource
Module Three: 3c Designing for Engagement and Momentum Worksheet
Module Three: 3d Designing for Engagement and Momentum Reflection
Module Three: 3e Designing for Engagement and Momentum Knowledge-Check
Module 4 – Aligning Curriculum and Support Systems
Link academic and student-service functions to create a seamless learning experience.
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Module Four Overview
00:36
Module Four: 4a Aligning Curriculum and Support Systems Video
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Module Four: 4b Aligning Curriculum and Support Systems Reading Resource
Module Four: 4c Aligning Curriculum and Support Systems Worksheet
Module Four: 4d Aligning Curriculum and Support Systems Reflection
Module Four: 4e Aligning Curriculum and Support Systems Knowledge-Check
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 Five Overview
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Module Five: 5a Designing for Equity and Inclusion Video
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Module Five: 5b Designing for Equity and Inclusion Reading Resources
Module Five: 5c Designing for Equity and Inclusion Worksheet
Module Five: 5d Designing for Equity and Inclusion Reflection
Module Five: 5e Designing For Equity and Inclusion Knowledge -Check
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 Six Overview
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Module Six: 6a From Data to Design Decisions Video
03:42
Module Six: 6b From Data to Design Decisions Reading Resources
Module Six: 6c Data to Design Decisions Worksheet
Module Six: 6d From Data to Design Decisions Reflection
Module Six: 6e From Data to Design Decisions Knowledge-Check
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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Module Seven Overview
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Module Seven: 7a Pulling it All Together: The Student Success Design Blueprint Video
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Module Seven: 7b The Retention Design Blueprint for Student Success Reading Resource
Module Seven: 7c The Student Success Design Blueprint
Module Seven: 7d The Student Success Design Blueprint Reflection
Module Seven: 7e The Student Success Design Blueprint Knowledge-Check
Final Section: Summary, Evaluation & Certificate
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Course Summary Video
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Course Evaluation
The Design Mindset for Student Success
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Module Seven: 7e The Student Success Design Blueprint Knowledge-Check
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