Five years ago, Seton Hall University’s president made the topic of retention one of three presidential initiatives. As a result, a university-wide committee, appointed by the president, worked with consultants to articulate Seton Hall’s retention plan, “Creating a Culture of Success.” The implementation of this plan resulted in a measurable change in retention. Retention of entering freshmen climbed from 78 percent in 2001 to 83 percent in 2005.