Students' Expectations | Origin: RT102
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Orientation and First Week Activities to Increase Retention --> Students' Expectations
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
The idea of extending peer mentor connection after the orientation and continuing it throughout a the student's first semester or first year being effective sounds like a good idea.
This helped me see in the eyes of students. This will help me in many ways to make sure our students are being heard and make them top priority for our school. Continuing to make sure that they have the plan to succeed not only in our industry but in our school.
The value equation lays out the factors that ensure retention. Students consider more than the financial cost of their education. Customer service, credibility, and the student experience all factor into their decision to stay enrolled.
What I've learned so far is concepts not only to help students but also even in a work environment. Just being supportive and providing clear efficient information. I find that clarity helps with retention.
Students want to feel they have made a good investment by seeing the professionalism of instructors, the availability of staff and administration and the quality of their peers.
College has become a business and if you do not offer the best services then you lose customers (students). It is unfortunate that post-secondary education had become to be this way.
I have learned that being transparent and showing that we are always here to help will help with student retention.
I have learned that here is true power and connection through Orientation services. This sets the standard and pace for the rest of the program.
The faculty has a crucial role in the retention of students.
Comment on Traci Fulton's post: You are right. It is a good idea to select a few senior students to speak during the orientation of the new students.
proper orientation of aspiring students is critical in improving retention.
We need to integrate students in the new student's orientations, especially for graduate students.
We learned that orientation and first-week activities play a crucial role in shaping student's expectations and fostering a sense of connection to the institution. Students expect clear communication, support, and a welcoming environment that helps them transition into their academic lives.
To apply this, we would ensure that orientation programs are interactive and tailored to address the student's concerns.
Students are interested in the return on their investment.
I've learned that making sure all staff are on the same page, ready to help our students be successful is very important to the retention of our programs.
This is very informative and should be helpful in preventative of withdraws as well as why it is important to maintain a consistant checks and balances of programs
Students are our customers, and they ought to be taught by knowledgeable instructors. In order to retain students, we have to try different teaching methods.
It is very important to stablish a professional relationship with your students and a professional trust, students will come to you as an instructor for advise.
Learned about the retention value equation: Retention= Perceived Value /Cost (time or financial)
