Join Our Virtual Roundtable: Boost Belonging and Student Wellbeing Through Peer Connections
Student isolation is causing distress, effecting academic performance, and draining retention in online programs. Hear from Angel Burgos, FIU's Executive Director of Graduate Programs how FIU’s Professional MBA Online program implemented a simple, transformative solution that boosted retention by 13% through real connections.
Why Attend?
Many online programs struggle with:
Disconnected students
Declining retention rates
Weak institutional affinity
"We know that isolation in online learning doesn’t just hurt student satisfaction. Such isolation also drives student attrition and further robs students of the chance to form meaningful relationships that grow more valuable over their careers. This isn’t just about keeping students enrolled; it’s about building a relationship with FIU that lasts a lifetime.”
Angel J. Burgos, Executive Director, Graduate Programs, Florida International University
Discover a Solution that Delivers:
Students report:
74%
Formed 3+ new connections
25%
Made 6+ new connections
+13.3%
Avg. retention growth
(from 2024 to 2025)
94%
Took intentional steps to build relationships
79%
Reported improved emotional well-being
94%
Of students found it intuitive, requiring ≤10 minutes/day.
For Institutions: Seamless setup, scalable design, no complex infrastructure needed.
