WHO WE ARE
OUR COMPANY
In recent decades higher education has vigorously sought to increase “access” for students, and indeed it is still an objective to be maintained. But access without success often tragically results in “debt without a degree” for far too many college students. This troubling outcome is tragic for students, and it is becoming a real and present danger to colleges across the country.
The problems of “poor student retention and declining graduation rates” have become increasingly obvious, critically disturbing, and very difficult for colleges to effectively address. These issues combined to drive the development of InTuition as a “retention tool” designed to elevate the trajectory of participating students through graduation.
We are totally committed to student success!
Please take a serious look at the incentives, engagement initiatives, and other “student-centric” benefits of the InTuition Scholars program and think about how it can be implemented at your college, university, technical school, or other postsecondary institution.
OUR FOUNDER
Prior to being named president at Missouri Southern State University in 2013, Dr. Marble served seven years as president of Crowder College. Spanning a 35-year career in higher education he served in a variety of leadership positions including Continuing Education, Development/Advancement, Grant Writing/Management, Psychology faculty (adjunct), and several years as a Chief Financial Officer.
Dr. Marble earned his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska, where the focus of his research and dissertation was on the “preparation, performance, and persistence” of first-time, full-time, degree seeking students. The data revealed evidence of shockingly low retention and graduation rates at many colleges and universities. Sadly, the “failing to finish” burden fell heaviest on “first generation, low income” students.
Being a first-generation college student himself, the findings of his research launched a career dedicated to student success, and ultimately to the development of the InTuition Scholars program.
Dr. Marble and Lori have been married 30 years and are the proud parents of three children, all of whom are college graduates with advanced degrees.