On the first week of classes students should be supported and made to feel comfortable in there new setting. 

Faculty engagement with students is important it is all of our jobs to make them feel comfortable, and we should have discussion points of where we came from and why we are here to help them. 

we should be very aware that a student's first day is a scary one and we should be open and approachable to ensure they have a good experience 

It is a very good practice to understand your students' goals and understanding each student as an individual and to also have the student engage with current students and to ensure all staff members are engaged with the students and their needs  

I loved the "Moments of Truth" statement and what it stood for. Moving forward, more focus on retention-supporting activities and who we delegate for this job will need to happen. Likewise, students who are late to enroll will be given more time and attention, now knowing they are at a higher risk of leaving. 

Faculty presence is necessary for a successful visit. The interactions can be informative for the student as well as impactful. There are simple, small ways faculty members can help to make students feel welcome and at home. 

A student's first impression of campus can vary. It's not something you can control, but something you can be aware of! Make things personal and intimate. 

Retention is everyone's responsibility.  Engaging with students throughout their journey is critical and should be a common practice amongst all of us.  I plan to be proactive and present, so our students know we are here for them.

The monitoring piece can't be understated and it's very true that the moment a student is left alone without follow up for absences and assignments, they will fail and drop from their program.