Retention Plan 2011. DDS 2008: 92.2% DDS 2009: 97.0% DDS 2010: 92.5% DH 2008: 82.8% DH2009: 83.3% DH 2010: 93.3%

Retention Plan 2011

DDS 2008: 92.2% DDS 2009: 97.0% DDS 2010: 92.5%

DH 2008: 82.8% DH2009: 83.3% DH 2010: 93.3%

Selective admissions process. Students who are not retained are

reviewed.

Developing Post Baccalaureate Certificate

Restructured scholarships Student Ambassadors Program On-going training with faculty

All first year dental students and junior dental hygiene students are required to attend.

Students are informed of the rules and regulations of the school.

Students are informed of support services.

All Dental and Dental Hygiene are welcome to attend.

Discuss the difficulties of dental school with students and their significant others.

All Multiple Choice Exam Results are tracked.

Target at risk students. Provide academic support. Refer students to appropriate resources.

Time Management Study Skills Personal Issues

Third and fourth year dental students. Work with students one-on-one to

identify needs .

Provide support for students on academic probation (earned below a 2.5 GPA).

Provide support for students who have been readmitted into the Dental or Dental Hygiene Program.