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90-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast October 21, 2008 • $229 “One and done.” Based solely on the number of euphemisms for attrition, it’s fair to assume it’s a widespread problem. And the numbers bear that out: around 40% of all enrolled freshmen will fail to graduate within 5 years – and most of those, of course, will never graduate at all. That’s a tremendous loss for the students; college opportunity is rarely surrendered without later regret. The institution loses, as well – not only in the sense of losing a promising student, but also in the financial impact of attrition. It’s understandable, then, that improving retention rates is a priority at almost every institution. Developing a Successful Retention Management Program is the focus of this online seminar. Led by Marguerite Dennis, Vice President for Enrollment and International Programs at Suffolk University, this program provides you with strategic direction and best practices you can apply to your program immediately. In this content-rich, 90-minute presentation, you’ll learn about: Plus, you’ll come away from the program knowing: Invite colleagues to attend at no extra charge Build your reference library with our CD/Transcript packages Purchase both the audio CD and print transcript of this important seminar and you'll have a resource you'll refer to again and again. Each package set includes the full print transcript of the live seminar, the presenter's handouts, and CD recording of the live program in a protective sleeve. You'll never wonder where your CD is because it's kept right with the printed materials. When you add this attractive binder set to your shelf, you have easy access to all the materials from our online seminar at your fingertips - whenever you want it. Plus, you'll save $49 over the cost of purchasing these items separately! Combine this seminar with our Enrollment seminar and save! Developing an Effective Retention Management Program was created as the second half of a two-part series on the current enrollment and retention topics of interest to higher education institutions. The first program, also led by Marguerite Dennis, focuses on an equally important topic … getting students to enroll at your campus. Register for both and pay just $344 … you’ll save $122.00! Who will benefit from hearing this program: Featured Higher Education Presenter: Available in CD or print transcript format. The CD contains an audio presentation with PowerPoint and can be viewed on any standard personal computer equipped with Windows Media Player. Our CDs are not compatible with Macintosh computer systems. Presenters' handouts are included as a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases. 90-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast October 21, 2008 • $229
“Used the revolving door.”
“Stayed for a cup of coffee.”
“Out the door in less than four.”
• How to evaluate your current program
• How to establish effective techniques to mobilize the entire campus in retention
• The best early intervention techniques
• How to conduct and implement retention-related research
• How to develop sophomore re-recruitment programs
• Effective staffing structures
• The role of president, provost, and faculty in retention management
• 40 practical retention strategies you can use now
• 7 “lethal” mistakes you must avoid
• 10 reports it’s essential to analyze each year
• and much more!
The $229 CD fee applies per site. You can project it in a classroom, lecture hall or conference room, and invite others with an interest in retention issues for no additional fee.
• Provosts
• Directors of retention services
• Presidents
• Student affairs administrators
• Deans or directors of enrollment management
• Enrollment management staff
• Financial aid directors and bursar office staff
