1. Student Retention
Keys to Success

2. Keys to Success Dependability Goal Setting/End-Result Thinking Honesty
Good Attitude
Critical Thinking Skills
Intrinsic Motivation
Creativity/Innovation
Self-Esteem/Self-Efficacy
Accountability
Professionalism
Handle Change
Goal Setting/End-Result Thinking
Resiliency
Making Effective Decisions
Empowering/Mentoring
Team Players
Cultural Diversity
Flexibility and Multi-Skilled
Planning and Organizing
Take Action/Proactive

3. Traditional Education
Math
History
Science
Language
Geography
Computer Training
Vocational
Job Skills

4. Who is Your Student Customer?
Adult
High School
Transfer Student
Industry Student

5. Adult Age 26+ Works Full/Time Has a family
Graduate from High School/GED
Last Math Class Sophomore in H.S.
Very little writing and reading practice

6. High School Age 18 to 22 Not sure about career
Chose 2 yr college over 4 yr university
Study Skills may be in question
Part/Time employed

7. Transfer Student Comes from another college
May enter with some transfer credits
Usually not successful and are needing to go to school and looking for success experience

8. Industry Student Has strong experience Works full/time
Has attitude that they know more than their instructor
Has specific goals and objectives for school outcomes

9. Learning Styles
Visual
Auditory
Tactile

10. Reduce emphasis on competition and perfection.
SELF-ESTEEM
Establish a learning environment that is flexible, spontaneous and relaxed.
Reduce emphasis on competition and perfection.
Emphasize the student’s best work.
Provide immediate feedback within a positive framework.

11. Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves
Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves. It is the picture we have of our-selves. Educators know that fostering an individual’s sense of the self esteem opens the door to enhanced learning. High self esteem develops out of an assurance that the student can generally be successful at the accomplishing goals. This positive self-concept grows out of the individual’s opportunity (1) to develop a realistic appraisal of his/her strengths and weaknesses, (2) to fail on occasion, with the help to get up and move on , and (3) to develop an awareness of and a respect for others’ strengths and weaknesses.

12. VISION
CURRENT REALITY

13. Vision

14. Attention Gets Retention

15. Attendance
Average Daily Attendance
Drops
90% Avg Daily Attendance

16. At Risk Parents not attending college High School Program GPA H.S.
Study Skills
Math
Writing Skills

17. First Impressions Marketing Phone Facility Meeting Faculty & Staff
First Day
Expectations vs Reality

18. Orientation
Prior to sit day
First Day
Each day
Graduation

19. Mentors
Faculty
Staff
Peer

20. Community
Activities
Family
Professionals
Organizations
Clubs

21. Assistance Learning Groups Study Centers Q&A Documents Advising
Key People

22. Classroom Instruction
Organization
Methods
Materials
Room Environment
Expectations
No Surprises
Communication
Availability

23. Faculty Observation New form (Policy) Appointments after observation
Plan for development measured

24. Attitude & Gratitude
Internal
External

25. Internal
All Employees
All Students

26. External
Employers
Parents
Spouses
Siblings
Community
Friends

27. The Beginning
Great Retention!!