In listening to the Retention Basics, it's no surprise that retention is everyones responsibility. When a student(s) decides to remove themselves from a learning institution, it is because of one or more of the following:
- The student wasn't clearly informed of what their role means as a "student."
- The student wasn't clear with knowing the difference between a job and/or a career choice.
- The student wasn't given"high-quality service or special attention.
- Department personnel (student services/financial aid/career services/admissions) wasn't part of the welcoming point which helps "seal the deal."
- Importance of sharing student expectations at New Student Orientation.
As a result, I plan to change the dynamics of retention at my institution.
- I would like to see our incoming students become more aware of what their career goals are and what it will take to be successful. Gone are the days of just simply enrolling for the sake of numbers.
- I plan to partner with all department heads and/or program directors to help set the expectation of our mission to student success.
- Many times, depart heads or leaders tend to get locked into their daily routines and forget that we have students that have 1). been out of school for a length of time. 2). returning to school with fear. 3). fear of "I can't do this! 4). Excuses! Excuses! Excuses! 5). Commitment to their studies. 6). lack of support system(s) 7). fear of not completing their career choice; Hince of not attending commencement.
WE CAN DO THIS!!! #TeamSuccessWeWin!
