What's HABE?

I hope to try at least one more DEAC course this summer. Have you done any others? Would you recommend anything?

Niki

Great question!

If I don't receive a response to an email, I usually reach out by text. Sometimes that works, but not always.

A project I started shortly before learning about this course was to develop an alumni mentorship program. I think this will help. I also created an online "check-in" form that I plan to use at strategic points throughout the semester. We had just instituted a mid-semester check-in, but this online tool will be available to the students at any time. I will make sure faculty and other staff know about it and share it whenever they see… >>>

What is important is listening to students and offering and empathetic ear. A lot of students go through personal and/or health and family issues. And sometimes an unlucky student can have all of them. If I can assist my students to help them pass the course while they are dealing with the difficult life stressors, then I feel I have mentored the right way not only to approach studies, but also how to treat others.

I'd be interested to hear from other participants in this forum who have launched successful alumni mentorship programs. I am working on a plan for a pilot program to start this Fall.

The Dynamics of Intervention module taught me that timely and effective intervention can significantly impact a student’s success and overall experience. I learned that intervention is not about punishment or criticism, but about recognizing when a student may be struggling and stepping in with support, guidance, and resources before the situation worsens. Early communication, active listening, empathy, and consistency all play a major role in helping students stay engaged and motivated.

One thing that stood out to me was how important it is to approach intervention with understanding rather than assumptions. Many students are balancing work, family responsibilities, financial stress,… >>>

Understanding attrition helped me realize that students often leave programs for reasons beyond academics alone. Personal challenges, financial stress, lack of confidence, poor time management, and feeling disconnected can all contribute to a student withdrawing from school. This module showed me how important it is to recognize early warning signs such as poor attendance, missing assignments, low participation, or sudden changes in behavior before the situation becomes irreversible.

I also learned that attrition is not just a student issue — it reflects how well institutions and educators support student success. Strong communication, mentorship, encouragement, and creating a welcoming learning environment… >>>

Comment on Saraliz Jimenez's post: I agree. Does anyone have experience with getting students to engage specifically with audio and video apps in online forum spaces? Our LMS does have that capability, and it is super easy to use, but so far, very, very few students have used it.

Comment on Farah Cyprian's post: I love that approach! Constantly improving teaching strategies. Very student-oriented.