Case Study: Red Lake Nation College boosts student retention with Instructure Canvas

Red Lake Nation College boosts retention 10–20% with Instructure Canvas

Red Lake Nation College, a tribal community college on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, faced significant challenges in providing access to higher education for its geographically remote students, many of whom were first-generation college attendees. To bridge this "education canyon," the college sought an excellent, affordable, and user-friendly learning management system (LMS) from Instructure to better connect its community and support student success.

Instructure implemented its Canvas LMS, which provided a centralized platform for learning and robust analytics capabilities. The solution resulted in a measurable 10-20% improvement in student retention rates from semester to semester. The analytics tools allowed faculty and administrators to gain real-time insights into student progress, supporting both personalized learning and institutional accreditation efforts. Instructure's Canvas was credited as a key tool in helping the college build a legacy and provide exceptional opportunities for its members.

Red Lake Nation College