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There was a lot of good information in these modules. They seem like information we should have already known, but how many of us have forgotten some of the littlest details that can make that much of a difference?

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Be a Team

As educators, we have to work as a team and encourage our students in any way we can. We have to pull together as faculty to ensure the student's success.

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Our First Impression

This section hit home with me when dealing with first impressions. I have always judged a person by my first impression. They usually do have about ten minutes and that either makes or breaks the interaction.

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Helping Students With Their HABE's

After reading this section, it reminds me so much of just self confidence. Letting our students know that no matter where they came from, there is always something they can work for and that is an education. They can be the first on in their family to earn a degree.

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Mentoring

This section is so correct. A student does expect to be held accountable. Even though we may know the topic of discussion we are teaching, we have to get to know our students and let them know we are human and care. On the other side of that, the student has to know they are still accountable for the syllabus contents.

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Retention Is It Our Job

Retention, is it our job? Absolutely. We must do everything we can to help our students choose the right career and to help them know what job possibilities are out there for that particular field of interest.

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Placement Programs

It is essential for students to understand the importance of the degree they are trying to obtain and what the job market looks like in the real world for that degree. Are there going to be jobs available? If so, where are they and how much are they going to pay? That is what a student wants to know also.

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Getting Students Involved

It is so important that students get involved with each other. They may not know another sole, but as an instructor, we have to help them meet people. These potential acquaintences could be a life saver to them to help them study.

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Orientation Programs

A good orientation program is essential to student retention. Students have to understand what is expected of them and we have to understand what the student is expecting of us.

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Retention

One of the best ways to ensure good retention is to ensure you have a good candidate for the program. We have to help a student look for the right program in which they are best suited.