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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 49 MIN

Am I a Loser?

from Finding the First Year

I begin my quest to find the first year (of college) and myself.Working in the first year at a public institution in a state that has largely withdrawn public funding for higher education means supporting retention (in other words, helping students return for a second year). At schools like mine, which truly serve a diverse group of students, approximately one in four students will leave the institution without returning for a second year.So, I begin my quest while exploring the ins and outs of retention and how working in a job built around retention has made me feel like a loser!Want to follow along for professional learning? Access the Finding Your First Year packet and follow along with your team or as an individual.

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I begin my quest to find the first year (of college) and myself.Working in the first year at a public institution in a state that has largely withdrawn public funding for higher education means supporting retention (in other words, helping students...

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