Betzaida Fuentes

Our university campus recently opened in this area. We are in the process of identifying the interests of our students in order to develop activities and improve our programs and services. This course has provided me with useful information in improving retention. We could implement the following: · Improve the tutoring services by assigning qualified senior students to freshman students. · A mentoring program. · On site career fairs including inviting professional organizations and professionals who have demonstrated success in the field to share their experiences. · Recognition awards including academic excellence, individual academic achievement, and perfect attendance. · Formal… >>>

So far we do not have any program that focus on the multicultural heritages in our institution. Our university campus recently opened in this area. We are in the process of identifying the interests of our students in order to developing programs. As part of the inauguration of our campus, we've had different socio-cultural activities that reflect the different cultural heritages. After doing this course I am considering doing survey among the students to know what activities or programs they would like to have in the institution. Actually, a student called to ask me if she could organize a theater… >>>

In my opinion, when an overwhelmed student walks into your office looking for support, the key intervention is to listen, listen, and listen. Listening is important because it is the best way to understand the situation that is provoking stress in the student. However, while listening is extremely important, also remember to be emphatic and work with the student to create options. The student should be referred to helpful resources either outside or inside the school. For this reason it is important to be familiar with every service available in the institution or in the community. Networking is also a… >>>