La Cátedra Unadista: Un Estudio Crítico-Contextual sobre la Retención y Permanencia Estudiantil en la Educación a Distancia

Sergio Leandro Ortiz Pineda; Andrea Katherine Toledo Urrea; Daniela Parra Gallo; Omar Leonardo Leyton Mendieta

doi:10.22490/ECACEN.10122

No. 2 (2025)

Published 2025-12-11

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The Unadista Chair: A Critical-Contextual Study of Student Retention and Retention in Distance Education Student Retention and Retention in Distance Education

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/ECACEN.10122

Sergio Leandro Ortiz Pineda Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)

Andrea Katherine Toledo Urrea Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)

Daniela Parra Gallo Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)

Omar Leonardo Leyton Mendieta Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)

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The study of student retention and persistence in distance higher education
reveals challenges that extend beyond academic factors alone. This article
presents a comprehensive analysis of the “Cátedra Unadista” at the National
Open and Distance University (UNAD) as a key strategy for reducing student
dropout rates, by addressing social, cognitive, and emotional factors that
influence retention. Through a methodology that combines critical analysis of
contemporary theories and a thorough empirical review, this study highlights
the importance of holistic pedagogical support and the cultivation of an
institutional culture that promotes active student engagement.

keywords: Retention, persistence, distance education, Cátedra Unadista, academic resilience.

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Ortiz Pineda, S. L., Toledo Urrea, A. K., Parra Gallo, D., & Leyton Mendieta, O. L. (2025). The Unadista Chair: A Critical-Contextual Study of Student Retention and Retention in Distance Education Student Retention and Retention in Distance Education. Documentos De Trabajo ECACEN, 2. https://doi.org/10.22490/ECACEN.10122

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