I think EQ is related to accountability. People high in EQ seem to have greater control over their emotions. People low in EQ want to blame everyone else for their problems. For example, other people make them mad. This is significant because if a person goes through life blaming others, they never assume accountability of the results they achieve, or don't achieve and consequently don't address their issues.

I find that people in general including students always think the way they see themselves or the world is correct. to me, one of the greatest challenges is to get a person to question his/her own beliefs.

I have found that many students don't really understand how demanding a professional position can be. Far too often, they use their friends as a reference group to determine proper behavior. That may be ok, but generally a student is better off if he/she uses people that make up their profession as a reference group, or in their absence, their professors. Recognizing this places a significant responsibility on our shoulders to help students be successful.

I am an English instructor and am in the process of rewriting my lesson plans for my Fundamentals of English class, which is a developmental writing course that most of our students take early on. I already began incorporating study skills in this class by having the students take an online assessment that shows them in which areas their study skills need improvement. Then we read some material about improving. Finally, each student writes about how he/she can improve. Are there any resources for teaching students how to cope with stress? I'd like to add this in to my course. Thanks, Leslie

Communicating is extremely important between staff/faculty and students to retain retention.

Intervention is important and understanding the differences in every student.

Attrition is very important and GAS awareness

This helped me understand retention better.

The knowledge of the persistence rate is limited when one speaks of completion rate. The completion rate is highly spoken of with data to back up its claim.

When situations are communicated immediately, the effectiveness of problem solving will not be as diffcult to find a solution.

As stated, many of them deals with pride and some are afraid to be questioned.

Poor service can definitely disconnect a student but when do we know when poor service is prevalent? Some students wear their stress and frustration under their facial mask.

Though intelligence is about learning information, it is also caring about the student's well being.

It im impiortnat for teachers to realize that intelligence is not just from imformation learned in books. Although this information, is also very important.

In order to educate students, the students need to feel welcome and comfortable in their surroundings. They need to know that the school, staff and faculty like them as individuals. They also need to know their are rules that need to be followed.

I utilize the MENTOr theory in my classes. I believe it is important for students to know what my expectations are, and that I follow the same rules. I also want my students to know I care about them, and their progress.

Allowing graduates to be a part of Career Services workshop gives students an insight on whats to come post education. Understanding the hurdles and competition allows them to prepare early for their career and the drive to complete their program becomes greater.

We recently added student organizations this has already proven to be a great step towards retention, student & faculty bonding and individual responibiltiy. The students now take pride in their attendance and grades, and have increased school spirit.

What methods have been used to help ease the transition of student expectations when starting school?

Retention must start from the begining with every staff member on board throughout the student completion. Engaging, encouraging and inspiring them past the graduation. "It takes a village to raise a child", this rings true and loud in the education industry, especially in regards to retention. What do you think?