First impresions are very important. The first night of class i try to remember the students names. i have had students tell me that they were very impressed that i took the time to learn their names, they have had instructors in the past that never did know their name.

you should monitor your students for any signs that may have a problem that could affect their interest in their learning

Creating a connection with your students isn't easy. Most people need lots of time to trust another person. My job is to recognize that a student is suffering and then to try and get them to open up. A lot of students won't do that. You have got to earn their trust.

Having all the instructors get past the "It is not my job" attitude is critical. If an instructor does not want to go the extra mile, one will have to evaluate why they are staying at the institution. Maybe, education is not the place they should be.

Motivation is a vital key to student success. You need to listen, and follow-up on the students that are struggling.

Our business lives change every day. We need to incorporate our business lives to enhance our professional lives. There is a cross-over, that faculty, staff and instructors need to work together and be on the same path.

It is important to let the students know that you care about them, but also assure them that they need to be accountable. Yes, you do have to keep the relationship on a professional level at all times.

I see that "outside the classroom stress" is a bigger influence than the "classroom stress". My students want to be here, they want to do well, but it's the outside stuff, the everyday life stuff, that brings them down more than the classroom.

It seems that the students in the hallways, classroom or any where else on campus are influenced by my performance, my attitude, and professionalism. I seem to go through life thinking about my own daily issues and sometimes forget about the needs of the students. They are under alot of stress trying to learn the material we have to deliver and sustain their family and personal needs as well. It makes me feel good to be a sounding board for them and sometimes guide their thinking prosses to show value in what they are dooing. Teaching and mentoring go beyond the job. Our mission statement of changing one life at a time now means a lot more to me now.

look for changes in the student the once active student turning into the detached student is a sign that something is going on. Be attentive to the student and be willing to halp

listen and help if you can... if you cant help find out who can

sometimes stress of the education can get to a student who is feelinf over whelmed. take the time to listen to the student just talking things out with someone helps

everyone in the organization has a resoncible part in student retention. seeing the warning signs of a possible student wanting to stop thier education can be difficult

HOW DO I MAKE SURE I NEVER CROSS THE LINE BETWEEN UNDERSTANDING AND ENABLING?

WHAT IS THE BEST CORSE OF ACTION IF WE HAVE A STUDENT WHO HAS LOST THERE MOTIVATION DUE TO PERSONAL ISSUES.

HOW BEST DO WE BALANCE RELAXED ENVIRONMENT WITH STILL A FEELING OF STRUCTURE

HOW DO WE MOTIVATE THE STUDENT TO STAY IF THEY FEEL AS IF THEY WERE SOLD A DIFFERENT PROGRAM THAN WHAT IT TRUELY IS.EXAMPLE= LESS PAY

I have seen that students who have perfect attendance do not drop out. Those students that miss time and get behind the rest of the class tend to drop out more often.

remember we were nervous the first week, make them feel at home

school's success is not always determined by the instructors themselve or the methods they use but often how the students interact and deliver what they've learned. the same way retention success is not always determined by the instructor and his practices but by how well the students really understand the consequences of noncompliance. in short communication should be your best tool