Retention rates for humanities and social science students at Stony Brook University lagged behind other disciplines, leading to the implementation of programs to engage these students. Research indicates that student engagement fosters a sense of belonging, facilitating meaningful connections and development of career skills. The University’s U-RISE office offers diverse retention supports, including the SSTAR research lab, which focuses on improving retention for non-STEM majors. Efforts prioritizing peer and faculty relationships, alongside hands-on experiences, aim to boost retention rates in these areas.
At Stony Brook University, institutional data showed retention rates lagged for students in the humanities and social science disciplines. In response, leaders created several programs to incentivize students in those majors to build relationships with others in their field and engage in hands-on work.
Research shows that students who are engaged on campus are more likely to feel a deep sense of belonging and establish meaningful relationships with peers and faculty, as well as develop career skills.
Students who have a strong sense of belonging in their major program are also more likely to have higher retention rates and levels of faculty connection.
The Undergraduate Retention Initiatives and Success Engagement (U-RISE) office houses a variety of innovative retention supports, including a research lab, called SSTAR, and re-engagement advising.
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