Student services and carreer services are key in a higher education institution. You have to see your student in a holistic way. Your institution is only as good as your student outcomes. High Satisfaction rates and high employment rates. This is what quality looks like. The other KPI are only processes KPI that don´t guarantee student success.
Student services can be instrumental in giving the confidence and motivation for students to succeed and graduate.
A well organized student services program not only educates the student on what their future will look like, but helps the institution to keep a student from dropping out.
This was really helpful material in terms of the importance of creating an integrated social and academic environment and providing a range of student services that encourage student retention and success.
These plans should reflect an understanding of the evolving needs and expectations of students, as well as the broader educational landscape. Additionally, student services planning often involves assessing the effectiveness of existing services, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring that services align with the institution's mission and values. By addressing these aspects in their five-year plan, educational institutions can create a more inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment for their students, ultimately contributing to their success and well-being.
Student services is essential for students and the schools success.
The importance of every department and the impact they have on the student's success
Our company does not conduct exit interviews. The program is self-paced and all online, so it is easy for people to silently drop out. We need to change this in order to better serve our students. In addition, we do not have a graduation. Our students finish at different times, but we could do something once a semester that would recognize accomplishments.
Student services are a very important department as they help in the retention and student success.
This Section is really important, specially with orientation they know what they are getting into before they start school.
I thing student services planning is great. I has the student's past, present, and future in consideration when making any future changes and when developing plans to help students become successful at the start, during, and after any program.
We are adding a required "Introduction to Healthcare" course in the first term. There were many parts of this module that will be included, such as a thorough description of the possible jobs available upon completion of the program.
I like this five year plan idea for students. When I was a Progam Director, I had students tell me where they saw themselves working. I wanted their ideal job. Over the next two years, I spent time in lecture describing the pros and cons of each of the different types of hospitals. They woul then start focusing on everything from the types of equipment theyd need to learn more about, how indepth they'd need to understand the electronics, and any other skills that were a benefit to that environment.
Large hospital, small hospital, in house service department, outsourced service department, federal hospital, state hospital, DoD hospital, private insurance hospital, etc. There is more to being successful than focusing on one factor.
The exit interview is good and will help in the process of seeking employment, and encouraging success.
Great information! More interviews and activities will strenghthen the students commitment in the field.
Student Services and C areer Services are very important to the student body.
This section made me think about student services a little differently and how it interacts with my compliance person. I may restructure or org accordingly.
I learnt that schools should be proactive in order to retain students which can be employed through various ways, maybe the most applicable in my country are the following:
- Graduation celebrations
- Exit interviews
- Internships when possible
- Students' counselling and career counseling
- Career exhibition to learn about career perspectives and requirements.
My takeaways from Student Services:
- Graduation is a powerful student motivator
- Exit interviews are important in preparing students for externship and job placement readiness
- Professional organization membership can boost student confidence
Student services is a vital part of a school's success.
