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title: "Episode 83: Applying Human-Centered Practices to Drive Retention"
description: As the gap between higher education and industry continues to grow, students are left feeling disconnected from their institutions and unprepared for the w
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# [Episode 83: Applying Human-Centered Practices to Drive Retention](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-eightythree)

 Written by [Reuben Pressman](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/author/admin) | Apr 4, 2024 4:00:00 AM

As the gap between higher education and industry continues to grow, students are left feeling disconnected from their institutions and unprepared for the workforce. It’s critical to establish and maintain stronger collaborations between the two industries.

On this episode, Geoffrey Roche—Senior Vice President of National Health Care Practice & Workforce Partnerships, Core Education PBC—discusses the gap between higher ed and industry, and how human-centered best practices can help drive student engagement and retention.

 

**Full Episode**

*Access the transcript to this episode [here](https://illuminationbymoderncampus.buzzsprout.com/1802065/12218649-geoffrey-roche-core-education-pbc-on-applying-human-centered-practices-to-drive-retention). 

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