It's very important to have faculity at orientation so the new students can put a face with the dept. Take the fear out of meeting with a professor. With a diverse group the students will see that the faculity is really just like them and if they come off in a positive attitude the students will become at ease. If you show you care it will go a long way!

Just because a student is taking a certain subject or getting a degree in ie Art that doesn't mean they will get everything they need from the art department. How about general ed dept. The math or English dept. etc. They will all have something that the student can use in there everyday life to make doing things easier. You may be an Art student but you'll need to know how to use a computer to do research and find everyday needs. How about the business dept.? You'll need to know how to protect your money when you become a famous artist.

A student is more likly to stay if they are challenged and shown that by taking this course they will benefit in the long run for it. If they ask, "what will I get from this course" and the ansewer is something that makes sense they will stay.

I have learned that my classroom demeanor has a major impact on retention. Getting students involved to place them in their comfort zone is critical.

As a part of my new job as retention coordinator, it's my privilege to teach the introductory Career Development class. In this class we discuss various topics that may be life changing for students who haven't been exposed to topics like study habits, using technology, dealing with stress, time management, careers, diversity and relationships, positive self talk and affirmations. This allows me to connect with each new student (I plan to become involved to some degree in the sections that I'm not teaching)and share vital information for personal and professional success in addition to developing a relationship with each one. I'm hoping for great outcomes!

Colleges should try and use more formative assesments to help especially weak students

We give the student advisements if they miss class so they always know where they stand.

This way there is no confusion if you ask them to change something because they are not following the rules.

Make the student feel more comfortable in the classroom, and they can relax and learn what they need to.

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As an academic staff member, what can we do to bridge the gap of retention that has most often been cut off once the student is enrolled? i.e. most, not all, of admissions representatives does not maintain a relationship with the prospective students which often times leaves us 'picking up the pieces'.

I like to let my students know what kind of field expierence i have during introduction on the first day.

Always build a strong foundation so we can get the right results.

Building on the issue with the student, I normally increase with asking probing questions to help develop a bond with the student and also serve to objectify more of the issue.

Academic Erosion Stress How I help with students that enter the program and feel stress due to feel lost, I tried to talk with them and see what is really bothering them and what advice I can give them to resolve the solution.

How I help with retention, I call all students twice a week to make sure they are still fully excited and still on board to start school.

It is very important to set expectations for the students the minute you sit down with them and interview about going to school, just as important is instructors providing expectations.

Great tools to help when speaking with students about their reasons for wanting to withdrawl from school.

Excellent information on how stress can affect students behavior when it comes to deciding whether or not they should stay in school.

Great tools and helpful knowledge that can improve retention at all school levels.