A review of UK 101, Academic Orientation Course , and its impact on retention and graduation rates at the University of Kentucky (UK). The study includes charts showing the differences in retention and graduation rates over time from 2001 to 2013. It also explores key issues and suggested next steps within the context of UK\u27s efforts to raise the number of first-year students and the use of the shared curriculum by colleges for their specialized sections to meet the needs of their new students. This white paper is the result of collaboration between many units at UK together with the Division of Undergraduate Education, including the Dean of Students Office in Student Affairs and the UK Academic Technologies Team
