This research has focused on studies in institutions with similar characteristics. Many researchers have found the first-year student retention is one of the most important factors of any success initiatives. To better understand student retention it is important to take a holistic view of previous research undertaken to date. Although research on student retention is relatively new, a significant amount of literature is available as a starting point for student retention initiatives. According to Seidman, research in student retention is only about 50 years old (2010). Understanding retention took place even more recently, in the past 25 years [20], These findings have enabled the researcher to conduct an early intervention questionnaire and in-depth semi-structured interviews with the targeted respondents. Moreover, these findings present an interpretation and reflection of the quantitative and qualitative results. Furthermore, comparative and related studies have been introduced, which has led to investigating the current best practices and experience of retention implementation. This will allow evaluating and measuring the student perception of retention strategies and propose and implement a new framework for supporting the student's voice in retention and include testing for appropriateness in the field of education.
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