Showing committment
It is in the student's best interest to know with confidence that the faculty and staff are committed to their success.
Spot on, Holly. Positive re-enforcement is very powerful. We all want to know that someone cares about our success.
I absolutely agree! I have had students come in to class the next day still in shock that the instructor cared enough to call them at home when they were not in class; when someone doesn't feel they have value, they believe that no one else sees value in them. We have a great many students who doubt themselves when they cannot do something absolutely perfectly the first time - they doubt themselves, and their desire to enter this particular field. We as instructors can help change that way of thinking.
Many times, I have to ask my students not to give up on themselves. I tell them that if I do not give up on them, I dont expect them to give up on themselves. It's sad but true that many people do not have the support they need at home. Calling them when they do not show up, letting them know that you noticed their absence can come as a surprise to them. Ultimately, you gain their trust and notice thier grades improve, all because you showed your committment. It's a beautiful thing!
I think faculty needs more patience and we show them that we care and a little push sometimes with the students to achieve their goals,since some students are very young and not focus sometimes,they really need is guidance and also listen to them.
Negativity breeds negativity.If the instructor remains positive and asks the student to visualize themselves graduating and going on to a successful career it will a create positive image in the students mind.
Susan, what topics are covered in these events? How often do they occur?
We have a great Learner Services Department that is very supportive. They host events for the students that keeps the motivation going! We, as instructors, are constantly hearing about student retention and ways that we can all contribute to student success.
