Electing a classroom manager (student) who might be struggling in class could be a great opportunity for that student to feel important and to development a better self-image(this particular student may not receive the encouragement from home). Student will be responsible for cleaning the white board, taking pride in the classroom clean-up. Make sure you recognize student by giving the student a special certificate of appreciation.

It is the responsibility of the staff members to be able to gain the trust of the student. This will help in resolving personal issues or dissatisfaction in the classroom. The student should be informed during orientation who they can go to in order to resolve any issues they may have. They must feel that what they say will remain confidential.

Team work comes not only from staff members but to encourage students to work together to problem solve issues that may be out of their control. Appoint new students with a mentor who can help guide the new student, someone who can relate student to student. This is a welcoming commitment from the mentor to the new student, who is scared and unsure.

Retention starts with front desk; friendly, helpful, encouraging admissions: communicating with student guide them into the right course of study, inform student of expectations faculty:acknowlegde student on first day, students feel comfortable in discussing issues that are preventing them from attending class, structure in the classroom. management: become actively involved in the classrooms everyday. Listen to students who are in question, resolve any concerns in a timely manner. Career Services: Develops a rapport with students and guides them to become successful through professional development preparedness.