This class really highlights the interconnectedness of the students, faculty, and staff at an educational facility. Whether or not a student is able to cope with the stressors in their lives enough so that they can continue on in the program affects more than just themselves. By identifying and addressing problems early, the educator communicates that she or he cares about the students and this can help more of them feel comfortable being forthcoming about their needs and insecurities. Therefore, acts to retain and support one student can ripple throughout the group. Likewise, the loss of a student can lead to additional losses and these losses affect the school both financially, and in terms of credibility and reputation. Ultimately, attrition can affect the employees of the educational institution through budget reductions resulting in less resources for staffing and materials.