Loren Kroh

How do you select the graduates that you invite to speak to current students? Have you ever had this practice backfire?

Are these photos displayed in a public place? Do the entering students receive a copy? What kind of feedback do you get from the students?

Do you have a sense of which practices have the most impact on the students? How often are these practices re-evaluated?

A student concierge - what a great idea! Please provide some more details. Who selects the concierge(s)? Where are they located? How many hours are they available? Is this a work study job? Thanks for introducing the concept.

Money is central to both sides of the equation. The desire to improve earning power and start a successful career is a strong motivator for the entering student, but the lack of financial stability also is a major cause of distress, often forcing a student to withdraw. The financial planning/packaging portion of the enrollment process often doesn't get enough attention. If not done properly and accurately, many students are doomed to further failure.

Are these departmental or college wide meetings? Who participates? Have you been able to document the impact of this practice? Sounds like it should be very effective.

A great demonstration of commitment to student success! Have you been able to document the impact of this practice? How do the students respond to this level of attention?

Unfortunately, I didn't get a response to my entry, but I agree with you, Lisa. This seems like a very time intensive practice, but could yield some great results. I suppose it comes down to the allocation of scarce resources.

How does your local survey differ from the company global surveys? Different topics, different level of detail? Are there differences in response rates to the local vs. company surveys? What is the focus of the student board? Do they have the power to change policies or procedures? Who is the liaison with this board and how do they share information with the rest of the staff, faculty and administration?

Is this a departmental meeting or one between instructor and manager? How do you coordinate these strategies with other departments?