Vincent Tinto, a nationally recognized leader in student engagement and
retention, will give an open lecture on campus on Friday, February 20,
beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room.
Tinto is a distinguished professor at Syracuse University. His most
recent book, Leaving College, discusses a theory and policy perspective
on student success. He has written extensively on student success during
college and the impact of learning communities on student growth.
Tinto earned a doctorate in education and sociology from the University
of Chicago. He has worked as a consultant to many state and federal
agencies, foundations and higher education institutions.
His lecture is sponsored by the Provost's Office, Executive Committee of
Faculty Senate, Pew Teaching and Learning Center, and the Enrollment
Development, Planning and Assessment Committee.
Expert to lecture on student retention
Feb 16, 2009
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