RT103 - Implementing Successful Student Retention Strategies

Course Rating

Retention Performance Group in The Lounge

Testimonials:

Excellent interaction with participants and facilitator. Good exchange of ideas and processes.

Good course and I have a number of tactics to apply in my school to improve retention. Nice job!

I am looking forward to implementing some of the techniques learned in the course.

Good general information,learned some new ideas which will help me with retaining students in the program,thank you

This course gave me a broader understanding of the school as a community from admissions to graduation. This is a great study of what it takes to retain students from start to finish as well as its effect on school growth and success.

Course Format

• Can Start Anytime
• Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
• Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)

Course Length

• 4 Hours of Activities
• 4 Weeks to Complete the Course
• Can Finish Faster

Completion Requirements

• Study Course Content
• Participate in Forum Discussions *
• Pass ALL Required Quizzes
• Complete Online Course Survey

* You are required to participate in the course forum. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.

Technology Requirements

• A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
• Adobe Flash Player
• Speakers or headphones

Module 1: Retention Starts in Admissions

• Describe the importance of enrolling students who are likely to succeed in the industry for which they are training.
• Develop qualification checklists and applicant self checks for each program.
• Train admissions representatives to use the qualification checklists and self checks as admissions qualification tools.
• List other retention strategies to use during the admissions process.
• Measure results and make changes.

Module 2: Orientation and Mentoring Affects Retention

• List reasons for conducting student orientation programs.
• Create effective student orientation programs.
• Examine ways to set up formal and informal mentoring programs.
• Discuss the concept of mentoring as it relates to retention.
• Determine what form of mentoring, if any, can be instituted in your school.
• List the qualities of an effective mentor.

Module 3: School Involvement Affects Retention

• Address the concept of academic and social integration and its impact on retention.
• List methods for students to bond with each other.
• List methods for students to gain academic integration or be successful in their studies.
• Explain how to build in retention and intervention strategies into the student experience.
• Create great graduations that have retention and public relations value.

Module 4: Integrated Career Services Affects Retention

• Explain how placement plays an important role in retention efforts.
• Describe why placement and employment skills training helps students to clarify goals and values.
• Assess how placement and employment skills training is a way for students to get in touch with their strengths and weaknesses.
• Determine why job listings motivate students to persist in training.
• Promote the value of effective placement departments to retain students.

Completion of this Course:

• Certificate of Completion
• 4 Hours of Continuing Education

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