Loren Kroh

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Blinker has been mentioned by several forum participants. How long have you been using this system? How effective has it been in improving retention and communication? Is it at one campus only? If multiple campuses, do the results vary widely?

Loren Kroh

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School Commitment

"...have one of the cohort make a call" Do you mean a classmate of the missing student? If so, do you provide any preparation for the call? How do they feel about making the call?

Loren Kroh

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Intervention Strategies

Well said. Thank you!

Loren Kroh

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School Commitment

Great program! Who plans it? Are the students involved in that process? Sounds like it could be a good "senior" project.

Loren Kroh

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Intervention Strategies

Interesting. What's involved with a master workshop? Is it for students? If so, are they required to attend? Are they for credit?

Loren Kroh

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School Commitment

Is there a way that you can learn from the experiences of others who have more fully developed programs? Can you visit other campuses to view firsthand how their retention program works?

Loren Kroh

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Expectations and Satisfaction

How do you define the best last experience, Kenji? Is it different for each student, depending on their interests or aspirations?

Loren Kroh

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Intervention Strategies

Does the blinker system create a data base where participants can enter advising notes? If so, could you access them?

Loren Kroh

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Intervention Strategies

What happens if a student blows off the appointments with their advisor? Are there consequences? What happens if an advisor doesn't keep up their up of the compact?

Loren Kroh

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Expectations and Satisfaction

What's a reality check survey? What sorts of questions are asked?