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Making the Grade: Retention Strategies for First Year College Students
Available On-Demand
Overview
Why are first year students "at-risk"? Some first year students may be at-risk because of the lack of academic self-awareness and other attitudes related to self-efficacy. This session will discuss proven strategies utilized in the retention efforts of first year at-risk college students. These strategies are effective interventions for academic success, as proven by a three year study. Participants will learn how to help first year at-risk students succeed at their institutions. Strategies discussed will include, but are not limited to, academic monitoring, self-assessment (including a reality check), developing a relationship with professors, utilization of journals, and tutoring.
Objectives
- Understand and define “At-Risk” first year students
- Explain the process used to identify these students
- Describe the strategies utilized to impact academic self-awareness and self-efficacy
- Explain the three year study showing the impact of strategies used in student persistence and academic success
- Discuss and share ideas for best practices
Who should attend?
- Faculty
- Administrators
- Professional Staff (Academic Advisors, Program Counselors)
- Student Affairs Professional Staff
- Anyone interested in retention related issues for “At-Risk” students
Who is the speaker?
Dr. Beverlyn Grace-Odeleye is Assistant Professor/ Director of the Act 101 Program in the Department of Academic Enrichment & Learning at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. She has 25 years of experience in higher education at four different universities in the US. Dr. Grace-Odeleye has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University and a M.Ed. in Counseling from Howard University. Dr. Grace-Odeleye’s current research interests include retention strategies and related issues, leadership development, and conflict resolution strategies for students.
Registration Information
You can purchase a single presentation or a pack of 3, 6 or 12. The more you buy, the more you save. For a single presentation, add the product to your cart and follow the steps. If purchasing more than two events, add the products to your cart and enter the appropriate coupon code.
Package Deals (for our products costing $345):
3 presentations for $750 - enter coupon code 3ondemand when registering (Save $285)
6 presentations for $1395 - enter coupon code 6ondemand when registering (Save $675)
12 presentations for $2140 - enter coupon code 12ondemand when registering (Save $2000)
If you are interested in ordering multiple presentations that involve our products priced at $200 or $545, please contact Val at val@ieinfo.org or call 303-775-6004 for the multiple discount. Please note: a presentation costing $545 counts as two presentations, as these trainings consist of two sessions. How does it work?
1. We email you a link and password that will give you access to the On-Demand Training presentations
2. You distribute the link and password to your entire faculty and staff via email
3. You will have access to these links for one full year
What are the benefits of On-Demand Trainings?
- Accessible: Email the trainings to your entire faculty and staff, so they can take advantage of training opportunities anytime, anywhere. They can watch in the comfort of their office, their home or while traveling.
- Cost-Effective: No travel required. An innovative way to provide your entire faculty and staff with a variety of professional development opportunities for one low price! The more you train, the more you save. The registration fee is per institution, not per person.
- Easy: It's as easy as point, click, participate. If you run into any problems, we're always here to help.
- Practical: Our training sessions focus on the most critical and relevant issues facing educators today. Our primary goal is to provide participants with the information, training and skills necessary to immediately implement positive change at their institutions.
- Top-Notch Speakers: Our speakers are subject matter experts and recognized in their field.
- Flexible: When you purchase an On-Demand Training, it is yours for one full year. You can use it whenever and as often as you want during the year, offering consistent training to all of your hires.
- Satisfaction Guaranteed: Our On-Demand Trainings are 100% guaranteed. Thus, there is no risk. If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund your money in full.
How will we use these trainings?
- Hybrid Professional Development: Distribute an On-Demand Training to faculty and staff at the beginning of each month and plan a discussion session at the end of the month to determine how you will implement the strategies presented.
- Online Faculty and Staff Learning Communities: Distribute On-Demand Trainings to faculty and staff so they can watch anytime, anywhere. Contact Innovative Educators at val@ieinfo.org and we will create an online discussion group specifically for your institution at no extra charge.
- In-Service Training: Plan a day and time to show an On-Demand Training in a lecture hall or large conference room and invite faculty and staff to attend a debrief immediately following the presentation.
- Staff Recognition: Develop a program around the On-Demand Trainings with monthly themes and recognize the staff members that implement the best idea related to the theme.
- Team-Building: Utilize these On-Demand Trainings to develop cross-functional and cross-discipline teams to foster collegiality.
- New Employee Training: Include these trainings as part of your new employee training program to ensure consistency.
- Implementation and Follow-Up: Use the guide and evaluation materials provided by Innovative Educators to plan, implement and track your progress.
If you have any questions, please contact Val at val@ieinfo.org or call 303-775-6004 for more information.
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