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The Retention Center is a feature of Blackboard that can be used to monitor at risk students. For a brief overview, visit the Introduction to Retention Center article.


1. Gradebook Email Button

    • Within the gradebook, there is an “email” button similar to the one available in the Retention Center. The button in the gradebook is not a part of the Retention Center and should not be used for purposes related to the Retention Center.This image describes the gradebook email button that should not be used

2. Blank Grades

      • If grades are not entered, no warning will be triggered. All grades must be entered to monitor the progress of students.This image shows how a grade must be entered for a warning to be triggered in the Retention Center

    Please view this video segment to better understand Retention Center caveats.

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