In a Community College Journal article on student retention and belonging at community colleges, Normandale Vice President of Student Affairs Dara Hagen, Vice President of Administration Charles Frame and New Student Enrollment Coordinator Tim Lapanne shared how the college is strengthening student success through intentional onboarding, advising, and relationship-building efforts.
The piece highlights research showing that students who feel connected to their institution are more likely to persist and succeed, and it recognizes Normandale's work to create meaningful connections from the start of the student journey and be a “Student Ready” college.
From the article:
"We know how important a sense of belonging is to student retention. Our students talk about how they feel welcome and included at Normandale, and that starts with their onboarding" says Dara Hagen.
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