RT104 - Best Practices to Enhance Student Retention

Facilitator: Jeffrey Schillinger

This course is a collection of ideas and best practices drawn from the implementation of enrollment growth strategies at over 300 colleges and schools nationwide. The course is based on a highly successful in-service training program offered by Dr. Joe Pace, Managing Partner of The Pacific Institute and includes video delivery of Pace's presentations. Filled with practical tips and suggestions, the course also discusses the application of current research results on human behavior and organizational culture to enhance student enrollment and retention. This is a unique course that will dramatically change your perspective on school effectiveness.


 

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Testimonials:

Thanks for thought provoking ideas for retention. I am very excited about what we do!


Videos were a very nice addition to the course.


Thank you for this knowledge, it would help me in a positive way.


The video resources done by Dr. Joe Pace made the course beneficial!


Course Structure


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

Course Objectives


Module 1: Model, Mentor and Monitor

  • Describe the concept of Modeling, Mentoring and Monitoring.
  • Model, Mentor and Monitor the right kind of traits that will help your students.
  • Recognize the importance of Attention on Retention.

Module 2: Our Business is Changing Lives

  • Recognize the importance of both the educational and the business side of your school and embrace the EduPreneurial Spirit.
  • Describe why it is important to see students and co-workers as customers and embrace a customer oriented philosophy.
  • Help your students create a vision to help them succeed.
  • Define what Habits, Attitudes, Beliefs and Expectations are and how they affect your organization.
  • Identify Blind Spots and understand how they can keep employees from being effective.

Module 3: Making a Positive Impact

  • Create a positive environment where the student feels comfortable and is able to do well.
  • Deliver material & instruction to the students in a way they will be able to understand and assimilate the instruction easily.
  • Identify students needs and learning styles and how to work with them effectively from admissions to the classroom and campus wide.

Module 4: The Importance of Organizational Culture

  • Apply the concepts of organizational quality, excellence and success.
  • Recognize the importance of a common vision in the organization.
  • Identify ways to change the culture in your organization to increase efficiency and student retention.

Certificate/CEUs


Completion of this Course:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • 4 Hours of Continuing Education

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