It is essential to be a positive example/role model for students. We need to model and teach a growth mindset to our students for they to develop self-efficacy. We also need to recognize students as individuals and foster that individuality/POV to help them grow. 

I have learned that retention is a campus effort, and everyone needs to be involved in that process. One of the key components of keeping students retained is to ensure that they have positive relationships with faculty and other staff on campus.