Do you do this in a formal "field trip" format or on a more informal basis?
I like the phase"Keep your eye on the prize". When you take a student for the first time and show them what the most senior student is doing. The fresh stufdent can see whats expected of them.
Hi Lisa,
I agree with engagement as a key factor. I recently left a traditional college job for online teaching, and there is a world of difference in attitude. In training for my new position retention was repeatedly stressed as the top priority. In my old job there was almost no communication between faculty and Admissions, other than Admissions asking favors. I saw far too many students alienated quickly because their expectations were not met. Since I just started online I am really struggling with the students that are not 'showing up' and hoping this course will give me some positive ideas for helping them.
