Think your strategic enrollment efforts and intentional retention efforts don’t matter? Guess again. Your impact might be bigger than you think. If your student retention rates on your campus increase by just one percent the impact can be significant to the university’s bottom line. Let’s do some quick math based on a real-life example of a 1.6 percent increase in student retention.
Fox & the Hound – A Sure-Fire Icebreaker
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This activity is very high energy and is great to do when you want to get people up and moving. Everyone is pretty exhausted at the end of the game. People are sweating and breathing hard, but smiling and laughing too. Some of those foxes and hounds end up being friends for life. It’s just another sure-fire way to break the ice.
Pepsi and Social Conscience – a Refreshing Approach to the Super Bowl That Could Make a Difference
February 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
Bring It To Me – A Sure-Fire Icebreaker
January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This icebreaker has never failed. It’s great for adding some fun and energy to a campus meeting or helping new acquaintances feel more comfortable around each other. Just follow my script and it will work for you too.
A Focus on Strengths or Weaknesses?
November 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Troy Stende’s Orientation with a Passion
October 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Troy Stende recently returned from what he calls ‘a crazy and amazing orientation tour.’ He visited 11 states in 15 days like a rock star on a mini tour… but without all the partying. His life is an example of one of the things he advises students to do, “Find something you love and do it with passion!”
The secret to a long and happy life…according to Dr. Andy
August 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
I truly value the opinion of elders because they’ve been there and done that and have such a different perspective. I noticed an older gentleman dancing to his heart’s content. I’m sure he was in his 70s, but the energy he exuded was so youthful.I asked him what was his secret for a long and happy life. His advice was simple and profound:
Real leaders see themselves as one of the group, not above the group
August 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
Often when working with campus leadership groups advisors ask me to help instill a sense of responsibility and pride in their students during the keynote, conference or retreat. I’m beginning to understand more and more why I’m getting this request as I witness disturbing new trends among college students today. Here are three recent examples from the news:
Overcoming your fear of… Hockey?
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Diversity Programs Gone Wrong
August 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
