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EMT See Efficient markets theory.  Retain is a new content management and communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole.  from Hobsons. It's designed to he[p institutions use the internet to build relationships with current students and parents, efforts that can ultimately lead to increased rates of student success and matriculation ma·tric·u·late  
tr. & intr.v. ma·tric·u·lat·ed, ma·tric·u·lat·ing, ma·tric·u·lates
To admit or be admitted into a group, especially a college or university.

n.
. The software automatically identifies at-risk students The term at-risk students is used to describe students who are "at risk" of failing academically, for one or more of any several reasons. The term can be used to describe a wide variety of students, including,
  1. ethnic minorities
  2. academically disadvantaged
 based on factors considered crucial to academic, social financial and physical success. IHEs can then use the product's e-communication capabilities to automate and deliver student support and interventions, which are based on the successful retention initiatives developed by Xavier University (Ohio) under the direction of Adrian A. Schiess. Schiess has managed the university's Office for Student Success and Retention since 1090, helping Xavier to reach a 90 percent three-year retention rate. A four-year license fee costs $70,000, plus a $5,000 annual maintenance fee. For more information, see. www.emt.hobsons.com.
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