While examining this module, I found the phrase ATTENTION equals RETENTION to be utterly true. I work on a campus where I am responsible for retention percentages and I agree, the more we provide attention to our students, the more likely they are to "stick around." On the other hand, when we focus too much on numbers (retention), then we have to work backwards to place more attention on our students to figure out "why" they are dropping out of school hince how RETENTION can equal ATTENTION. Do you currently experience this at your school? What methods seems to work… >>>

I really like the idea of the study the Florida College conducted. It is a really big deal at our schools that it is everyone's job to help with retention but we are always discussing the students who are off track and not the students who are on track. This tends to have negative effects when the students who are on track disappear. I really like the idea of having a group of students for each staff member to go find and talk to, this hits the student body as a whole and gives every student the attention they should… >>>

I believe that the idea of negative attitudes is critical in determining the success of a school. It cannot be stated enough how the staff thinks and acts impacts the students and the entire atmosphere. Administrators should recognize how important it is to build a positive cohesive work environment. If we are positive towards each other, it will help everyone create an environment in which students want to be part of. Just as we want to be encouraging to students, administrators should be encouraging and positive towards their employees. When one feels appreciated, respected and valued, it makes a tremendous… >>>