we as teachers have a great responsiblity for trying to guide students to a higher level mentoring is just part of our jobs

Late Enrollment: I would have thestudent sit in the front of the class so they would have a more up close and personal feeling to start in my class. Ray

What do you when you are half way thru Orientation and a new students shows up to orientation half ay thru it?

What a great idea! I think you can also put into factor al the important highlight of the rules and regulations into this packet to reinforce them. Also a our school we have 3 classes (Basic, intermediate and senior students) the packet would be a great way to notify the students of what they should expect in each section of their couse.

How effective is Online Orientation. How would you know if the student even looked it

What could be a useful tactic to use when conducting orientation to keep students attentive to what is being said, insead of wondering into space.

I work at a school that has new starts every week and I do Student Affairs. It is hard for me to take care of over 450 students by myself, does anyone have suggestions on rentention, or attendance that I can somehow communicae with the new students on their 1st week of school?

As instructors we need to reinforce retention in our students by showing the value of their education. A good way to do this is to point out how this information and practice will affect them when they leave the learning environment and start working in the field. Questions like, “What will you do when “X” happens?,” “Are you ready to do this without help or practice?,” “Will the customer want to pay you for the level of work you provide?,” place them in the theoretical situation and make them think about what happens after all this, am I ready, will this help, etc and places a stronger value on the work they are doing.

As we have seen generational challenges coming form students of all ages, recently generation "y" students (born 1980 and after) have brought a new set of diverse chalenges. Because they are ok with chalenging authority, bring technical skills with them and negotiate everything, including their own responsabilities, what are some solutions to addressing these challenges?

we have to be willing and able to adapt to every situation, make changes and overcome any obstical.

We are just not instructors and they are just not students.... We are a family in the industry

Former students are a great value. telling them from the instructors point is one thing, There are times i will have graduates talk with my students. A much better precieved value

If the student does not know what to do or when to do it....... how will they learn to do the task and succeed

I agree with this statment also if the school provides for employment services this has to be a plus and I believe the schools that do this has a better relationship with the student

I agree the more the student knows about school the help he can get the activities all of these pertain to retention I beleive all schools should have an orientation and I believe it should not be a chore I seen some people work through the process as fast as possible just to get it done this is a mistake

this is one of the most important parts of educating the student. most don't understand the process and don't realize how important first interview is. be early be dressed appropriately have a reference cheat sheet talk with sincere voice control be prepared to give examples be prepared to do demostrations when the students returns help him feel good about himself if he gets the job celebrate if not try to find out why and help him interview better give encouragement let the student practice on you.

one of the things that must be remembered is not every one gets it the first time and sometimes not the third time be patient show different avenues of learning to get the same results In other words show different ways to get the same results Use different teachins styles take in new ideas talk with the students to see how they learn best don't be afraid to make mistakes but learn from them.

I believe the first day may be the most important day of class. This is where you welcome the students and build exitement for the upcomming course. This is also where you convey the expectations you have of them and what they can expect from you.

The main key is preperation. If faculty and other department services, such as student services, financial aid, etc. staff are involved with all information necessary for students to make a smooth transition to attend school, their experience perception will be positive.

Faculty involvement does give new student's a sense of well being and support. This is definitely necessary to help them succeed in school.