Growing Resilient Students RETENTION TOOLS FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Anne Williams ABMP Education Program Director

Session Overview Retention and business success Building resilience in students ABMP tools to support student success

Investment in enrollment Younger students School business more competitive Retention key to business success Retention is Your Business

Retention = Win Win Good Drop VS. Bad Drop

First Day of School Excited Ready to change Motivated

First Day of A&P This is too hard! A quiz next week?! I don’t know how! Get me out of here!

What You Told Us No study skills Poor time management Poor attendance, get behind, and fail classes Motivation and commitment Coping with personal issues Finances What are the common obstacles that students face while in school?

Suggestions for New Students Help students transition Teach study skills Teach time management Bonding is important Vision early and often Research on 1 st Year College Students

What are Core Study Skills? How to: Plan ahead and manage time Read a text book Take text & lecture notes Organize study sessions Prepare for an exam Build concentration skills Stay motivated and positive

Suggestions for Ongoing Students Teach goal setting Celebrate success Teach emotional intelligence Research on 1 st Year College Students

Teach Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness Self-assessment Crisis management Problem solving Positive thinking Tolerance for others

ABMP’s Student Success Goals Understand massage school needs Support school & student success Create meaningful resources Design resources for use in a variety of programs

ABMP Student Membership Student Success Guide Massage Year Planner Online Resources Knead to Know Student Newsletter Massage & Bodywork Magazine

Student Success Guide Transitioning Goal Setting & Affirmations Time-Management Core Study Skills Motivation & Concentration Exam Preparation Classroom Dynamics

Massage Year Planner Monthly goals Affirmations Daily study plans Assignment calendar Monthly self-evaluation Challenges & tips

Goal-Setting Resources Time-Management Resources General Study Aids A&P and Kinesiology Review Research Paper Resources Sample Resumes/Cover Letters Free website & Student Online Resources

Student Success Curriculum Learning objectives Resources & equipment Lecture outline PowerPoint presentation Fun activities Assignments Tips Milestones

How to Use the Curriculum Master-student program Student success workshop Orientation Selected classes Study lab & tutoring

Prepared students Less classroom conflict Greater self-responsibility Improved emotional intelligence Skilled graduates Thriving massage professionals School business success Benefits of Student Retention Strategies

Next Steps Identify student obstacles Evaluate student orientation Evaluate the first week of school How do you prepare students for the challenges of your program? Think about ways you motivate ongoing students Add study skills, time management and emotional intelligence content ABMP can help!

Questions ?

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