Common use of Student retention and success Clause in Contracts

Student retention and success. The overall rate on completion at York is consistently high for the sector, despite our diversity, with over 90% of York’s undergraduates completing degree programmes. We consider it very important to continue to focus on maintaining this level of successful outcome and we propose to invest between 6 and 7% of our additional expenditure in activities to further support the retention and success of our students from non-traditional backgrounds. This includes skills development for prospective students on a number of our WP programmes, work with students in the transition period, for example through the development of web-based preparation materials and support for students through their studies at the University. Retention and success for students from poorer sections of the community is also supported by financial support which is covered below in Section 6. Activities focused on retention and success also make a significant contribution to students’ employability as does the University’s Employability Strategy. This strategy aims to provide students with the best possible curricular and co-curricular support in developing their employability and to develop graduates who are characterised by their entrepreneurial talents and their ability to realise their full potential as leaders and role models in organisations and society.