I feel encouraging students, listening to their concerns will make a big impact on them. Most of them never had someone to talk too.  Sharing your Ideas and and setting a good example will keep them engaged.  We need to need to be a model and mentor to them throughout their education.

I've learned keeping in touch with students especially the high risk students by weekly check ins. Also putting myself out there on campus and engaging with students while passing constantly reminding them I'm here to help.

I learned alot from this course. It is always important to consider the regulations on a day to day basis while also valuing student's and looking at it through their eyes.

A multifaceted approach needs to be used to engage and support students

Supporting students to express their problems, providing a safe and trusting environment, and allowing them to identify the problem and possible solutions are important in retention efforts.

Demonstrating respect and concern are vitally important in conveying we are there to support our students' success

Retention is the responsibility of everyone and must be a part of the culture

When working on an issue with a student, the process should go through eight distinct stages. Pre-work Greeting Connecting Discussing and Listening Reflecting and Creating Options Contracting Following up Launching

Everyone in the institution must understand that student success is the primary measure of institutional success.

Everyone in the institution must understand that student success is the primary measure of institutional success.