Minorities who are engineering students were retained at a national rate of 35.6 percent during the 1998-99 school year, except at Kettering University in Flint. Co-op provides a rationale for learning and serves as a motivator for students.
Students get a 'real world' look and an opportunity to see what's going on in the industry.
President John credits Kettering's quality teaching, strong academic environment and special tutoring as indicators of success. Dwight Tavada, director of Minority Student Affairs at Kettering, said the University has an excellent record of retaining its minority students. He said President John's leadership has helped Kettering attain the record-breaking retention rate. Kettering has achieved this honor by having a university president who values and appreciates institutional diversity. His commitment is communicated and demonstrated to students, faculty and administration.