I learned a lot about retention because its all about creating a culture of rention and making sure that you foster that growth when it goes to providing it for the students.
Went you buy something like a class you need to have some value from it that exceeds the price you pay for it. If I take a class where the teacher is knowledgeable and excited about the topic , I may see value in that class. I always try to express my enthusiasm for being a nurse because I want students to feel that enthusiasm. I want them to be nurses not so they will have a job or make money. I want them to truly love the profession as I do. If the students obtain that love for b eing a nurse then they will want to learn.
value must always exceed cost and finding out a students motivation provides a Rep with the tool they need to help create value.
Allow students to have a voice, opportunites to mentor other students, and show off the areas in which they excel. This allows them to know they are valued.
This is great material to help with retention.
I learned a lot from this fist module but specifically that perception is reality, and that we really need to consider policies, procedures, and interactions from the student's perspective, not ours. And also the importance of always looking to add value to our students so that they will choose to stay and finish their programs even when life may be hard for them outside of school. We need to be a constant in their lives, provide the stability they may be lacking in other areas.
Communicating Expectations is a dire necessity. Both student and teacher must make sure they understand EACH OTHERS expectaions for the class
A smooth hand off from Admissions to Education is very important. Knowing the catalog and the policies and proceedures also help so that you don't miss represent the school. Having every department avaliable for night students helps as well
Good content in this course. It provides good reminders to keep the student needs centered on your daily operations.
Student have higher expectations than I gave them credit for. Being minfdul of students anxieties when entering into a program. Knowlng this, keeping it in mind, and doing something to ally their fears.
Keep lines of communication with students open, be available and supportive. As adult learners, students tend to have a lot on external demands on their time (family, job, children, stress). Clear expectations can reduce stress and allow them to learn in a welcoming, supportive environment.
NOT CONCEPTS i HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT BEFORE
I found out how important it is to have a "peer mentor" type of program set up. I think a lot of students come in worried and seeing students who have been here for awhile be comfortable would be huge for our students.
I found out how it is important to be connected with students specially of a first year of education. Personal staff's involvement and good relations are the best platforms for student's success and retention.
Gather information based on needs, empower student(s) with resources available to discuss options. Ensure full knowledge of staff and interaction of students is always a meaningful or pleasant experience.
You want to make sure you students feel valued. They are going to be better off taking these courses and while increasing their knowledge.
We currently have graduates and student ambassadors speak with students at orientation. Having these former students act as continuing mentors throughout the program is a good idea.
I have learned that student expectations are much higher than they ever have been and schools should be able to meet those expectations if they want to improve retention. Students have high expectations for faculty, career preparation, and the school's credibility.
I like the layout of the course so far. It deals what the students are thinking and how to deal with all the possible fears and different learners.
