Awards
At our graduation programs awards are given to a great number of students. It is amazing to see the smiles on thev faces of students many of which have probably never been recognized before. Communication hits the non-graduating bstudents quickly and they want to know how theycan achieve awards as well.
How do you select the faculty members who are recognized? How much is the bonus? Can they win more than once a year?
Our school eveluates or students and they received recognition for perfect attendance, academic achievements, most improved. We also recognize our faculty and staff on a monthly basis by given them a plaque that is hung in the hallway plus a bonus. We hold the award ceremonies once a month.
Moments like this are the reason a lot of us are in the business. It's hard to get that kind of satisfaction in other types of jobs.
I agree as well to see someone that had been in jail for so many years and always thought to him self that he would never amount to anything. Seeing him walk away with a diploma and certificates for perfect attendance for all five modules, and with a good job is the the most wonderfull filling in the world. Knowing that you changed this persons life by just lisening and motivate him every day is great!!
What is the venue for your student recognition program, Paul? Is it a school wide event, done in a class, etc?
I have been in several colleges as an instructor and each school has its own way of recognizing students. In my current workplace, I was able to spearhead such recognition program for students who have honr and high honors, perfect attendance for a module, bi-module, and the entire program. The student recognition program is still currently implemented and students have been given another mission in their "vision" to succeed and excel in their personal endeavors.
How many times during a student's period of enrollment can they earn recognition? What types of awards do you offer? Who makes the selection, Bethany?
I totally agree with you. With my students, many of them are not from the best areas, and many are first time high school graduates, or first time going on to a career. Just to stand up and give them an award and say that your proud of them is a very big deal, one that the future graduating students really look forward to.
This is a great idea. We dont do this at our location. I will pass on the information. thamk you.
Thanks, Jeanette, and good luck. Let me know if I can of any assistance.
Our campus is experiencing a fairly significant decrease in retention. We are having an in service day in May for all the employees. I am proposing that we spend a couple of hours that day looking at retention. We talk about it all the time but I'm not sure that the average employee understands exactly what it is and how they impact it. I would like for the staff to break up into teams and brainstorm what they can do to improve this key metric. This course has provided me a great base to build this meeting. Most of the concepts were not new to me but I still feel that the course was very worthwhile and I will use what I learned.
Jeanette, are you planning to implement any new initiatives as a result of completing RT101?
We have had a Student of the Course award at my school for many years and it is very well respected. The student receives a "SOC" pin for their name badge so all can see. They are very proud to wear a badge covered in SOC pins.
Tammy, what actions do you plan to take to implement the quarterly program or to boost confidence and esprit de corps of your students?
Wow Victoria! This is beautiful! Not only did your awards acknowledge someone who truly deserved the award, but it also acknowledged someone who had to jump hurdles and overcome obstacles to achieve success. The award also built confidence in many who may be struggling, that success is possible. How powerful to have a standing ovation by your peers! What a confidence and commeraderie booster! That's a sense of community I'd love to replicate as often as possible. We offer a perfect attendance award at the end of every year, but this gives me the back up I need to promote it as a quarterly award. Thanks and congrats to you.
NO EVERY MONTH THE STUDENTS HAVE A CHANCE FOR HONOR ROLL AND PERFECT ATTENDANCE. WE ALSO OFFER A GRAD OF THE YEAR AT THE END OF THE YEAR. SOMETIMES WE CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE.
Mildred, is graduation the only time that you recognize student achievement? If so, you might want to consider other opportunities during the period of enrollment to get the same benefits – improved self image, incentive, etc.
What sort of awards or student recognition program does your school have, Davida?
HERE AT OUR SCHOOL WE HAVE AN HONOR ROLL AWARD, ATTENDANCE AWARD AND MANY DIFFERENT AWARDS ARE GIVEN AT GRADUATION. IT IS VERY PLEASING TO SEE THE EXPRESSIONS OF THE OTHER PEOPLE (EITHER FELLOW STUDENTS OR FAMILY AND FRIENDS) WHEN THESE AWARDS ARE GIVEN. IT IS ALSO AN INSENTIVE TO STRIVE FOR IMPROVING ONESELF.
