Early Intervention
I cannot speak more on this topic. It is so crucial to the overall academic success of our students! It is so important that not just my self, as the Program Director, but for my instructors to know and understand their students. They have to be "in tune" and recognize when things may shift within their lives because it can and will ultimately interrupt their academic studies.
For example, as i arrive to work this morning i had an email from my Academic Dean that my instructor came to her last night during class about concerns with a student. Come to find out that the student was having a financial hardship and resources were needed. We were able to immediately react and provide what we could through our food pantry here at the campus. But, immediately the Director of Student Affairs was contacted and she will now be able to provide the resources needed for this student. None of this would have happened if it wasn't for my instructor being "in tune" with the students and understanding them as a whole person! Early intervention is the key!
Well stated, early intervention is key, As Instructors and leaders in the classroom, all Instructors have to be in tune with all students and recognize when things tend to change in students lives.
Kathy,
Early intervention does work. Often students are afraid or too proud to ask for help. This also strengthens the connection to the school.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Early intervention has proven to be successful in my program. A retention team has been established an all instructors report the names of absent students to the team as they are posting attendance. The team then immediately contacts the absent student to determine how they can be helped. Consequently, our retention rate has been reduced.
William ,
Ice breaking often is a good thing.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
It's SO important to break the ice early. You can tell when a student is not engaged or is apprehensive, so breaking the ice early sets the tone for the rest of the qt.
Nicole,
Yes it can. Your other posts show that is a practice you have in place.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Getting to know your students and paying attention can provide early intervention and support for the student.
awareness is a great tool. Talk to students look at them, they show signs of stress many ways when they need help. You just have to notice and then do something
Michelle,
You certainly have a firm understanding of the efforts it takes to "retain" a student.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
