Rebecca Schirmer

Mentoring offers a more personal experience for a student with ta tailored fit of personalities and experience.

A student decides as early as their admissions interview whether or not their commitment to staying in school will be kept.

The first week impressions are very important and impactful on the student and their perception of the school.

The more we can form relationships with the students, the better our retention will be.

Orientation should involve some kind of fun activity to engage the students and promote interaction.

There is an expectation that you will hand them a job if there is the mention of specifically "job placement".

Giving the students a way to connect with each other online will create a sense of community.

Intervention should not be a one time thing and is a multifaceted process.

Stress is the root of most students giving up and also the root of all disease!

There are ways to prevent students from leaving and early intervention is key.