Student retention is vital to institutions. It is not easy and it is a part of everyone on staff. It also seems to be ever evolving in that no two student withdrawal reasons are ever the same. Outreach and communication are again key to facilitating good retention withing students. Therefore, everyone on staff should be constantly thinking about the student who seems to be uninvolved, uninterested or ill-informed and how do we reach and stay connected to the success of that student. 

Eighty-five percent of our Habits, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Expectations are shaped by age three and solidified by age five. 

That students and their learning can be different than from other students

Encourage student to have a positive self- talk as they work towards their goals, it will help them build efficiency.  

A warm, inviting , energy helps retention.

One of the biggest lessons I learned from this module is that student retention starts with engagement, communication, and support.

What stood out to me in the module is that retention is the responsibility of everyone and having the right people in the right place at the right time. 

Being in a position to assist others and providing the necessary to in order for students to succeed is a great feeling. 

EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is a pivotal part to having great soft skills. 

HABE's hold us back, but we can overcome them.