The Application with Allison Turcio

Live at eduWeb Summit: AI-Powered Retention Strategies You Can Use Without Big Budgets

Episode Summary

Allison breaks down one of the most buzzed-about sessions from LeduWeb Summit 2025, sharing about Western Governors University’s approach to using AI and decision intelligence to stop student dropouts before they happen. WGU’s tech-forward system can predict, with 80% accuracy, which students are at risk of disengaging—within the first week of classes. But what makes this a must-listen for enrollment marketing professionals is how WGU’s playbook can be adapted for yield, melt prevention, and even student services across any institution—big or small.

Episode Notes

Allison breaks down one of the most buzzed-about sessions from LeduWeb Summit 2025, sharing about Western Governors University’s approach to using AI and decision intelligence to stop student dropouts before they happen. WGU’s tech-forward system can predict, with 80% accuracy, which students are at risk of disengaging—within the first week of classes. But what makes this a must-listen for enrollment marketing professionals is how WGU’s playbook can be adapted for yield, melt prevention, and even student services across any institution—big or small.