Unfortunately there is no "magic formula" to retain students in post-secondary education institutions. There are a number of reasons students leave, no one reason is responsible for the student becoming disenchanted with his/her effort to change their life. To retain a student, it would appear that several different methods must be employed, and consistenly used. Basic to the problem of student loss, is to find out WHY the student is leaving. Also, how firm is the decision to depart. In attaining answers to these questions, the difficulty resides in the truthfulness of the answers. ARE the reasons the students give truthful, and complete. In finding out this information, it is essential that the right questions be asked. Also, some information can be derived from the students overall actions, attendance, and inteest that he/she has shown in furthering their eductation at the institution.

Making them feel at home in your school and classroom is very important. I found that letting them know that it does not matter how long you have been out of school or what the age variety there is in the class room they are all there for the same education and skills needed to move on in there new career path. So for the first week getting the students to bond and treating everyone equal is also important grounds in keeping them.

I found that making orientation fun turning all your potential students feel more at ease but what do you do when you have one potential student at a time for your orientation.

Regards, As an Instructor I like to keep a positvie attitude,then I can see my students staying motivated,williness to learn, and participate, and most important not giving up.

greetings, We as educators must listen and watch for our students to know the feelings of each and try to help where we can and advise.

Regards, Always good to make a difference to the extra mile for our students and make them feel important so they are comfortable in our school, I always attempt to make my students feel comfortable in class and they have better results.

GREETINGS, Is very interesting when we are the mentors of our students as they then would like to follow our example. I personally had a student who followed all the advice I gave and still as of today I still thanking. Abdiel Laboy

Being there for the students, show them that they have what it takes to succeed. Give them a helping hand. Make each day count, make each day a sucess day.

Being an instructor, a mentor, a person that students trust. Help them succeed in college, and beyond. This is very gradifying to me.

your students feed off of your attitude

stay on your toes and be prepared each day.

dont get boring or dull, keeps students interest longer

keep the classroom different and lively, students stay longer and enjoy it and learn more

Being oraganized and on one accord is a great way for a company to function.

Always be supportive and have a positive attitude when dealing with the students.

For some students they are the only one in their family to go to college. As instructors, we need to make them feel important and let them know that we are here for them when they need us.

Always being available for your students is very important. Letting them know that you have an open door policy at all times will make them more comfortable.

We have 2 out of 3 that are negative how do we keep them positive with out feeling pulled into the negative or losing the third student to joining them.

Promoting interaction with peers through individual group activities is a great icebreaker.

Being prepared for students with setting all expectations from day 1 will set the tone for the class.