SIU graduation schedule includes ceremonies across campus
Today SIU will hold commencement events for nine colleges starting at 8:30 a.m. in SIU Arena and Shryock Auditorium. Speakers include Henry H. Scherich of Measurement Inc. in Durham and Roy C. Heidinger of the zoology department, with other distinguished alums and leaders from John Wood Community College, American Airlines, Mastersoft, Simmons Market Research, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and SIUC graduate programs.
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James Tally
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SIUC seeks higher retention through campus and community support
SIUC officials say improving retention involves understanding student backgrounds and expanding efforts across all campus roles. Current retention sits around 70 percent with goals near 75 to 80 percent, emphasizing faculty engagement and staff friendliness as key factors in keeping students enrolled.
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