Bill Lynch

We've made the effort to, when possible hire graduates as instructors. This allows the students to put a face to success in our field, it also helps because students know that the instructor has been in the same position as they are (they know the demands of the program). It's actually been refreshing for students to see that grads who have gone on to achieve personal success have the loyalty to this institution and in some, it's re-focused and re-energized their efforts. We've also integrated a graduate panel into our open house schedule of events, it builds excitement for prospective… >>>

We've integrated Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace heavily into our "community" and I feel it has helped retention and school pride. As students can get updates on events in real time (in their Facebook "News Feeds") they can discuss who's going to which event, as well as what's going on at the school. We don't edit the page (as long as negative comments are on topic) as most students will disagree with a negative comment. Also, by not restricting what is and isn't said about or programs students have said they feel that they're heard and understood. I know this approach… >>>

Hey Max Knowledgers, I'd like to hear some opinions on the effectiveness of integrating a self checklist into the entrance exam for prospective students. I feel that the checklist could help the student better understand the program they're applying for. This could also be used by admissions representatives to identify the areas they should address when speaking with prospective students (when used in conjunction with the score on the exam). I believe this approach would also help to boost the confidence of students who are anxious about the exam (reminding them of their initial drive to apply) and to help… >>>