The delivery of student services is essential to the enrollment and retention of students. Those professionals working in the area of student services need to be current on what services students are seeking and how they can best be delivered. This group is for student services professionals who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing higher education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
Retention Training | New blog by Nina Gonzalez
Hello to all, Wisdom - What a reminder that we all play a part in retention and so true the right people placed in the right position at the right time! Best Practices - remain calm, know your insti...
Providing insight | New blog by Barbara Patton
The training has been very affective in providing an insight into the knowledge and skills needed to use what you have learned to be affecrive in the workplace. As an adviser you have to be open to ne...
Application | New blog by Steven Easton
I will definitely utilize the knowledge obtained during this lesson by first conducting an audit of my facility to see what the greatest needs are. Next I will develop a strategic plan of action that ...
love it | New blog by MELISSA CASTRO
Sometimes we may think that customer service skills are just common sense but not everyone has had the expierience or guidence to understand or have the ability to provide it without some training. Th...
First Week - What Happening | New blog by Edward Simpson III
Almost 20 years of teaching has taught me that you can always refresh what you do in the classroom. Today, the RT102 training has helped remind me of making an impact during orientation and that...
What I Have Learned from the RT-101 Modules | New blog by Deborah Burgess
I have learned that my communication skills of active listening, proactive behavior to REALLY hear the student is very important.
Financial issues | New discussion by Debra Golden
Good to know that there are other ways a student can pay for school other than traditional loans. I would definitely refer a student back to financial aid to discuss other options.
good insight | New blog by Manny Macias
this was an eye opener on the impact it has to new students at schools or programs
Talking to students about realistic expectations | New comment by Dominic Sheppard
Hi Nancy, How do you handle students who do not follow classroom rules after you have made a point to go over policies. For example, the student who was sneaking a bite of their sandwich, the one...
Retention | New comment by Dominic Sheppard
It is best to keep it to about 1 hour. if you feel the need to go over, you may need to incorporate beverages and snacks. It is also very important for the Admissions Reps to prepare their...
