Student Retention and Personal Success

1. Commitment

1.1. "Swirling is described as “the inconsistent flow in and out of college coursework from term-to-term, institution-to-institution” (Campbell & Mislevy, 2009, p.2-3)

1.2. Time management

1.2.1. Destinations

1.3. Persistence

2. Support

2.1. Teacher-student interaction

2.2. Student-student interaction

2.3. Feeling of belonging

3. Success

3.1. Tools available

3.1.1. Destinations

3.2. Self motivated

3.3. Goals/Plans

4. Success in an online environment is facilitated through time management, a strong support network and by sticking to a goal.