Faculty and staff play an essential role in student retention by fostering students’ academic progress, connection, and timely access to support. Through inclusive teaching and advising practices, early identification of academic or personal challenges, and proactive outreach, employees help students navigate barriers before they escalate. Just as importantly, faculty and staff strengthen students’ sense of belonging by building affirming relationships, communicating high expectations with appropriate support, and connecting students to campus resources. Retention is a shared responsibility, and consistent, coordinated engagement across offices helps ensure students feel known, supported, and able to persist to graduation.
Resources
Academic Advising
Access advising policies, tools, and guidance that support effective student advising; including information on advising practices, academic requirements, referrals, and key campus resources. Use this site to find clear processes and contacts that help address student questions promptly and connect students to the right support.
Inclusive Teaching
Explore Lehigh’s Introduction to Inclusive Teaching guide for practical strategies and resources to help you build a learning environment where all students can participate and succeed. Click to review concrete, classroom-ready steps (e.g., feedback practices, student choice, accessibility, and scaffolding) and connect to Lehigh-specific support offices and additional readings.
Faculty Toolkit
Access key “early warning” tools (Early Alert, midterm grades, etc.) to flag issues and connect students with support resources. Link to a resource guide and related related support offices to help you respond quickly and consistently to our students in need of assistance.
Compass
Compass is designed to support student success. This interactive platform connects students with faculty, advisors, and campus administrators in a collaborative network that guides and supports them throughout their journey at Lehigh.
Student Concerns Reporting
Concerned about a student's behavior or overall well being? Submit a Student Concerns Report to connect them with the appropriate outreach and resources.