Cindy Bryant

Mary, Well said, using what we have for years felt was unfair reporting practices (compared to public universities) can be our best asset. Our numbers cannot be disputed when placed in the media. Cindy Bryant

Greg, Bravo! It is very important to ask those probing questions when it comes to comparative analysis. Cindy Bryant

Robert, Retention is a compilation of variables. The best that an academic institution can hope for is to narrow down the variables that they can control and focus on those. Doing this will have an impact that will make a difference. Just like any business there will always be areas of your business that you will never be able to control. Cindy Bryant

Lisa, While I somewhat agree that enrollment and academic specialist have two very different roles-I disagree that they are completely separate. Schedules and program requirements must be clearly communicated by the management team and through regularly attended meetings to avoid issues that have negative effects on students such as schedules. This is not difficult and can be overcome through cooperation and communication. Cindy Bryant

Kevin , It is funny that we as instructors understand that it is impossible for us to have all of the answers but as students we still expect our instructors to provide us with all of the answers. Cindy Bryant

Gwendolyn, Hi! It sounds as if you understand the students frustration when they are without their materials. It also seems that you have the work around down pat. Bravo! Cindy Bryant

Lisa, Hi! What a great idea to include the disclosures as part of the orientations. Many colleges incorporate the disclosures as part of the student and employee orientation. Cindy Bryant

Angela, Employees enjoy being recognized by management for their accomplishments even if it is a simple pat on the back. Cindy Bryant

Matthew, It is fantastic that you are taking this training now. There is a possibility that you will become accredited one day and you will already have an understanding of the federal guidelines. Cindy Bryant

Eduardo, I think the "Student for the Day" idea is very good. It allows the students to get a feel for what your school has to offer without disparaging the other colleges. Cindy Bryant