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title: "Episode 204: The New Blueprint for Student Belonging"
description: Institutions are reimagining learner engagement beyond the classroom to boost persistence, completion, and long-term connection. By using real-time data an
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# [Episode 204: The New Blueprint for Student Belonging](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-twohundredfour)

 Written by [Reuben Pressman](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/author/admin) | May 22, 2025 4:00:00 AM

Institutions are reimagining learner engagement beyond the classroom to boost persistence, completion, and long-term connection. By using real-time data and tailoring experiences to diverse student needs, especially among commuter and underserved groups, colleges are closing the engagement gap and improving outcomes.

On this episode, Keith Paul, Chief Marketing Officer at Northern Essex Community College, discusses student engagement and retention, and how to leverage data to improve student outcomes.

 

**Full Episode**

* Access the raw transcript [here. ](https://illuminationbymoderncampus.buzzsprout.com/)*

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