Linda Williams

Linda Williams

That stress- A demand on a person that requires an adaptive or coping response, has many facets to it and can lead to the decline of the students' perception of themselves and the ability to succeed in the program. There are positive things the school can do to help the student with this mindset

Linda Williams

ACT reports 3 basic facts about attrition

1.) Attrition can't be accepted as a natural phenomenon

2.) Attrition can be predicted by and prevented

3. Retention can be enhanced by making changes in the campus environment

Also, Retention is the responsibility of everyone on the Institution(departments), from Admissions, Faculty, Student Services, Administration.  It's about having the right people at the right place at the right time.

Linda Williams

Student Retention is the Responsibility of everyone at the school.  Admissions, Faculty, Student Services, Adminstration.  All play a vital role in helping student remain in the programs successfully. It's a matter of having the right people at the right place at the right time

Linda Williams

Career Services can have a vital significant role in the retention process.  Students become more engaged in the learning process when they can visualize themselves in the role they are studying and training for.  This especially helps when it becomes tough to continue on, by helping to keep them motivated with the prospect of a job upon completion.  I've also learned that to effectively increase student retention, schools should focus on:

• effective admissions procedures
• information and well-planned orientations programs
• good mentoring of all students
• Fabulous graduation ceremonies to celebrate with family & friends and to remember and
• placement
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Linda Williams

I've learned that Academic and Social Integration are important strategies for retention as it invites students to feel comfortable and connected to their school community.  It does this by encouraging students to engage in school activities, to network with their peers, who are facing the same challenges, thus allowing them both to discuss and find ways to work on and find solutions to their challenges, I've also learned that training of Instructors to be open and receptive to student's questions, feedback, while encouraging them to participate in class knowing that No question is a dumb question, having the… >>>

Linda Williams

I've learned that Orientation and Mentoring can and does affect Retention.  That Orientation should be a relaxed environment that students can feel at ease to ask questions, interact with one another and receive information about the programs and all entails.  It should not be overwhelming with just abundance of information.  Scheduling events, fun activities, offering free giveaways' that can be offered perhaps more than once.  Inviting students who have already graduated to attend the Orientation have them maybe each do an introduction of themselves and a quick personal summary of what it was like being a student, adding… >>>

Linda Williams

I've learned that Admissions places a key role a successful Retention process.  It is literally the very beginning of the process and can be utilized to give and receive valuable information on incoming students.  In fact, it can help a student decide if the program is a right fit for them if done correctly. I've also learned the importance of knowing and implementing Successful Retention Strategies.  These strategies can determine is a student graduates or drops out. Here are the six easy to Implement Retention Strategies:

1.) Efficient Admissions Procedures

2.) Great Orientation Programs

3.) Effective Mentoring

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Comment on Kelly McCarthy's post: Linda Williams

I've learned that Admissions can play an important role in the in the Retention process. It literally begins in admissions.  I've learned that implementing successful student retention strategies can determine if a student graduates or drops out.  Here are the six retention strategies that can determine if a student graduates or drops out:

1.) Efficient Admissions Procedures

2.) Great Orientation Programs

3.) Effective Mentoring

4.) Student friendly classroom involvement

5.) Fabulous Graduations

6.) Successful Placement