RT104 - Best Practices to Enhance Student Retention
This course is a collection of ideas and best practices drawn from the implementation of enrollment growth strategies at over 300 educational institutions 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 institutional effectiveness.
Course Reviews
Course Rating
"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."
"This course was a valuable way to get exposure to the general components of student retention."
"Graet learn. Will apply and re-enforce within my team."
"I truly enjoyed this course to the fullest. I definetly make a huge effort to conform to all the teachings in this course. I also agree with all of the teachings."
"I really enjoyed this course. The content was relevant and presented in an accessible-to-all format. I think everyone should take this course - it would be especially helpful to the teachers."
"Loved the video presentations by Dr. Pace from The Pacific Institute. These helped to reinforce key concepts delivered in the course modules."
"Great course, very informative and material I can use every day."
"Great course! Reinforced a lot that I knew in the back of my mind. Very refreshing and I have already shared some of the content with my colleagues."
"Amazing and extremely helpful in all aspects of life for success for everyone! I highly recommend this course!
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"Great course! I love the concepts of modeling, mentoring, and monitoring and that attention = retention! There were good examples of strategies for how to apply these concepts. I thought the videos at the end were a great summary of all the concepts presented in the course."
"It's nice to know that people are actually concerned about emotions, feelings, and actions in the work place to the point that an online course is created. This information should be utilized by all employers...thank you!"
"This course illustrated many of the "soft skills" that are necessary to promoting a strong and healthy educational environment. Thank you for all of the positive reinforcement presented throughout these modules."
"I was very much encouraged and excited to be more aware of how I can implement what I learned in the course with our students. It was very uplifting to be reminded of what my responsibility is here at work and how I influence those around me by modeling good acts. "
"This course is an excellent review of what you should remember and do as an educator.
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"Loved the course, the examples given, and the content of discussion. I will be utilizing some of these examples on my next orientation and classroom. Loved it!"
"Great Course"
"Every person who deals with students on a daily basis should take this course. Very informative and changed the way I looked at students retention."
"Extremely important course. I saw my self trying to model some of the instructions before entering the class. I am eager to use some of these approaches with my students.
Student success is staff success and ultimately organizational success."
"Helpful, including quizzes and test, as there were some application questions."
"I believe this course should be required for everyone who works in an academic institution."
"I felt that this course overall was spot on to assist organizations with understanding that it takes everyone to be on board and committed. It is imperative that everyone knows what the goals are and what each individual needs to do in order to accomplish the goals of the organization. Having positive interactions with your students within every department helps the overall success and retention. Their is no I in team."
"I look forward to taking these CEU's on a yearly basis, it helps me be a better director and I can pass along this information to my staff."
"I found the information very helpful and look forward to incorporating many of the concepts discussed in these modules in orientation presentations to motivate students and to help students develop a healthy positive vision. And to incorporate into workshops for faculty and staff development."
"This was a very helpful course. It gave me so many ideas to better help the students at my school. "
Course Structure
Course Format
- Can Start Anytime
- Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
- 4 Hours of Activities
Completion Requirements
- Study Course Content
- Pass ALL Required Quizzes
Certificate of Completion
- 4 Hours of Continuing Education
- Available for download at the end of the course
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.
Module 5: Community TV
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Lounge Group
This course provides you with a lifelong peer-to-peer learning opportunity through a specific Performance Group created within the Career College Lounge, a learning community of career college professionals. This allows you to learn and share with your peers at any time you want, even after you complete the course.
How to Enroll
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