Hi Michael,
It takes all to make retention its best.
Patricia Scales
Hi Daryll,
Students love it when we share our examples as they apply to the course content.
Patricia Scales
Hi Dean,
Instructors are no doubt extremely vital when it comes to retention. We have more contact with the students more so than anyone else in the building.
Patricia Scales
As it has been stated, the instructors play a important role in retention. There are others also the students will have contact with here. That may also influence them for retention. Day in and day the instrutors will see them the most often. We can do the best we can in those situations.
instructors need to provide real life current examples of themselves applying their knowledge and expertise in the field.
It is a team effort. No single individual or position is solely responsible for retention. yes, instructors play a huge role. We interface with the student every day. As a result we can learn of challenges the student faces that could interfere with the student's education. By working with the student, encouraging them, relaxing on "school policies" we are in a position to assist the student to continue with their studies. Other departments play key roles too, such as student services, career services and financial aid, just no name a few
Hi Jeff,
Listening is key! Students like to know that they matter, and they need to want to be listened to.
Patricia Scales
Each and every person in the school plays there Part and a positive and let me listen to you Attitude is one of the key Parts. I do admit that the Instructor has to be at the top of his Game at all times. What I say or do is What I get from my class. And you must have time to listen Too.
Hi David,
It certainly is everyone's responsibility to help the student make it. We are truly more than just educators to our students. They depend on us to help both professionally and in some cases personally also.
Patricia Scales
Everyone the student comes in contact with may affect a student staying in school, from all staff, to peers, to people even outside of school. The number one person is the instructor. Obviously we track academic progress and attendance. What can be harder, especially depending on the size of the class, is noticing changes in mood which may signify problems. It is especially difficult for students that tend to be quiet anyway. It is one more reason to try and keep all students engaged; besides the obvious for learning. Over the years I have had opportunities to intervene. Everything from just being a listening ear, giving time for a student to call home, directing students to food bank, to counseling.
Hi Errol,
Nicely stated! If we as instructors are unable to help the student, we must seek assistance elsewhere. Bottom line is to find the student some help.
Patricia Scales
Hi Donald,
We as instructors must be able to detect signs of dropping out because we spend more time with students more than anyone else in the building.
Patricia Scales
I agree we have the most time with them and the most important to them.
Student retention belongs with the entire Campus Staff. The instructors are the front line of assistance to the student the majority of the time and and will probably be the first to recognize a concern, the instructor will also have a valuable part in getting the student to their next level of assistance if he or she is not able to help the student at that time . But, the rest of the staff is needed to assist the student with the areas that the instructor cannot or is unable to provide assistance in. If the students need to reschedule their class, need medical assistance, housing assistance, or meal assistance understanding this type of assistance is not generally in the relm of the instructors scope of assistance but the instructor would then refer them to the correct department for assistance, there are many other areas outside of the classroom that the instructor would need to send a student for assistance. So, the entire school staff would play a major part in student retention.
Hi Robin,
It is certainly the whole school's responsibility to help retain students. If one department is unable to assist, someone should find help somewhere in another department to help the student.
Patricia Scales
Hi Steven,
You have it! The first sign of a student having problems needs to be dealt with immediately. Early detection is key when it comes to retaining a student.
Patricia Scales
The instructor is a key player along with all staff that interact with the students. Instructors are in contact with the students every day and are usually the first one to recognize if the student is having problems. We can encourage the student and direct them to the proper staff members that are best suited to help them. Addressing the problems early on makes it much more likely the student will stay enrolled in school.
I believe the key players in keeping the students enrolled throughout their learning program, is the whole campus. The instructors are in front of the student the major of the time and have a valuable part of getting them to their next level and their goals. But, the rest of the staff is needed to assist the student with the areas that the instructor cannot or is unable to provide assistance in. If the students need to reschedule their class because of personal problems, then an instructor cannot assist them but would refer them to the scheduling department, there are many other areas outside of the classroom that the instructor would need to send a student for assistance. So, the entire school.
Hi Jim,
It is certainly everyone's responsibility to help look after the student, but the instructor has the biggest responsibility.
Patricia Scales
Hi Joseph,
Every employee is responsible for helping the student to succeed.
Patricia Scales
