Student retention boils down to the recognition and facilitation of intrinsic and extrinsic needs/motivations. Students all seek validation and while some may be preoccupied with the social, cultural, or procedural dynamics of a learning environment, others will concern themselves with programmatic relevance, applicability, and outcomes. This balance between diverse and often divergent foci is a delicate process requiring the instructor to both understand and remain attentive to the needs of each student. The first order of operation is to facilitate a safe learning environment where students are comfortable expressing opinions, objectives, dissent, and unique learning requirements. Following this, students must… >>>