An effective mentor is the key to the students development throughout the program.

I will be prepared for the new student and make sure they understand the expectations. 

I will be prepared for the new student and make sure they understand the expectations. 

Make sure you show up on time.Faculty play a key roll in first-day, first impressions of how academics are going to be.

Provide students with an opportunity to exchange phone numbers for support .

Planning your orientation content should reinforce the student's decision to attend your institution.

Building a program to ensure a smooth "hand off" from Admissions to Faculty is a critical component of student retention. We must remember that every student that enrolled, did so because they are not happy with current position in life.

Student retention involves the input of multiple entities within the organization.

Creating a positive learning environment is key to managing your classroom. Without positive reinforcement students will avoid attending class and feel like their goals are not supported. I will apply the WIFFM - what in it for me when it comes to my students. I already had this approach, but defining it in this way helps to develop an even better approach for my students. 

I really love HABE's and how it can help students create a proper approach for success in the educational journey. HABE's allows educators to connect with students by not only setting goals, but sharing our personal journey so that students can relate and connect on a different level. Educators should always understand that students are our customers, and we should always communicate clearly with a positive vision in mind.