Student Retention through an Academic Lens
Wednesday, March 24th, 1:00-2:30 EDT
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“Student persistence is a matter of individual choice. As students consider their experience with a college or university, they unknowingly are using a value map. That is to say, how does the value of the educational experience compare to the costs associated with that experience (e.g., financial sacrifice, academic struggles, balancing school with personal obligations, emotional stress)? When the cost is higher than the perceived value, student departure is probable. Therefore, the focus of retention efforts should be more on increasing value than decreasing the costs.”
Dr. Jim Black
Webinar Presenter
Overview
With so many convoluted variables leading to student attrition—many of which reside outside the sphere of institutional control and influence—it is difficult to know where to invest scarce resources. Unfortunately, it is far too common to find that colleges and universities have invested in retention efforts without the benefit of data or only in marginal programs and activities. The results of such efforts are modest at best.
To yield significant retention outcomes, any institution must strike at the heart of the educational experience—the academic enterprise. How students learn, the services that support their learning, the availability of learning opportunities, and the relevance of learning experiences are all central to academic integration and ultimately, student success. In this webinar, proven models for each will be shared. Furthermore, strategies for engaging the academic community with these models will be discussed.
Objectives
Participants will be introduced to academic-focused retention models that can be applied at their respective institutions. Each model is a takeaway that can be used to engage faculty and the academic leadership in a dialog designed to enhance the learning experience for their students.
Who should attend?
Provosts, academic VPs, academic deans, associate deans, department chairs, faculty, and administrators interested in revolutionizing the academic experience for the students they serve.
Who is the speaker?
Dr. Jim Black – President and CEO of SEM Works
Dr. Black has delivered keynote addresses and conducted training workshops for business leaders and educators worldwide. His areas of expertise include leadership, organizational change, customer service, strategic enrollment management, marketing, recruitment, and retention. He has served as a consultant for more than 300 colleges and universities, as well as companies such as Microsoft, Blackboard, and SAS. He is the 2005 recipient o f the AACRAO Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Black has published four books: Navigating Change in the New Millennium: Strategies for Enrollment Leaders , The Strategic Enrollment Management Revolution— considered to be a groundbreaking publication for the enrollment management profession—GEN Xers Return to College: Enrollment Strategies for a Maturing Population , and Essentials of Enrollment Management: Cases in the Field . He has also written numerous book chapters and articles including articles as a feature writer for The Greentree Gazette .
Jim Black earned a bachelor of arts in English education and a master of education in higher education student personnel services with a cognate in counseling from the University of South Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. degree in higher education curriculum and teaching with a concentration in business administration from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Registration Information
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When do I register? How much does it cost? You can register at any time. The cost is $345, which includes access to the recording for one year. Note: This is for one site connection and an unlimited amount of participants.
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What is a webinar?
A webinar is an interactive seminar conducted over the web and is typically 1.5 to 2 hours long.
What is the process? Webinar participants log into the webinar site with a username and password sent via email. Participants can print handouts, as we send you a link to the presentation via email approximately 2 days prior to the event . Once logged in, you are able to see the PowerPoint slides, ask questions and make comments via chat, very similar to instant messaging. Is there a recording available? Approximately one week after the conclusion of the webinar, you will receive a link to the recording which is yours for one year and can be forwarded to all faculty and staff at your institution for viewing anytime, anywhere . What equipment is required? An Internet connection, computer speakers and LCD projector if a large group is present.
What are the benefits of a webinar?
Cost-Effective: No travel required. Webinars are 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, as t he registration fee is per institution, not per person. You will receive a detailed list of instructions via email a week prior to the event. And if you run into any problems, we’re always here to help. Interactive: Chat online with presenters, participate in online polling questions, discuss specific situations with your colleagues, and receive implementation strategies for your campus (included when appropriate). You can even join a discussion group to continue the discussion with the presenter and webinar participants. Join discussion groups at www.weeklyinnovations.org . 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. Value Added: When you purchase a webinar, you also receive access to the recording, which is good for one year. You can use it wherever and as often as you want, offering consistent training to your faculty and staff.
How will we use these trainings?
Flexible Training:
Live: Promote and attend a live webinar and debrief immediately following. Hybrid: Distribute a recording to all 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. On-Demand: Distribute a recording 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 an in-service around a live webinar or schedule a day and time to show the recording in a lecture hall or large conference room and invite faculty and staff to attend – brainstorm and discuss implications for your college. Staff Recognition: Develop a program around the webinar with monthly themes and recognize the staff members that implement the best idea related to the theme. Team-Building: Utilize these webinars to develop cross-functional and cross-discipline teams to foster collegiality. New Employee Training: Include these webinars and the free recording 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.
