Hilary Herndon

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Most students that enter our campus are looking for life change and career change not just a chance to go to school. Therefor helping them all the way through to the finishline even before they get there is key to elevating their positive attitude and winningness to complete. Knowing that we are encouraging a career and not just job placemetn is huge, this can make or break retaining the student.

Hilary Herndon

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Student Involvement

We have recently added a student work program on campus and I believe that this will help for some to feel better attached to the programs and ideas that are running on campus. i like the idea of having a student committe that can help with graduation planning or student events, as they know better what the students are looking for. Possibly even having a meeting monthly for students to come and discuss planning of upcoming events would be a great way to keep them involved and excited about being on campus even with their busy schedules!

Hilary Herndon

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Mentoring

mentoring has a huge impact. Not only is peer appreciation and understanding one of the well lit areas of adult education but it has been proven with programs in high schools and middle schools for years. In the adult education profile, students realizing that they are not alone is so important for their success, both in school but for their networking possibilites after school. Having another on your side when the times get rough or being able to ask for guidance when their pride is high is huge. Implementation may take some time to develop at our college however I… >>>

Hilary Herndon

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Taking time

To listen!! I think it is very important in the roll of the admissions counselor to listen what the potential student is truly looking for. Making sure that the program is the right fit and not being afraid to spend the extra time to determine that this is the case. It is better to have the right program for the right student than to have the wrong program and lead to loss of the student and another failure in their eyes.