AE&L ReMix Team Survey - Retention Strategies

Please assess the quality of each retention strategy used in your adult education program.

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* 1. Staffing

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
diversity: instructors/administration (ethnicity, generational, gender)	diversity: instructors/administration (ethnicity, generational, gender) Poor	diversity: instructors/administration (ethnicity, generational, gender) Fair	diversity: instructors/administration (ethnicity, generational, gender) Good	diversity: instructors/administration (ethnicity, generational, gender) Very Good	diversity: instructors/administration (ethnicity, generational, gender) Excellent	diversity: instructors/administration (ethnicity, generational, gender) N/A
quality: instruction/administration (active professional development)	quality: instruction/administration (active professional development) Poor	quality: instruction/administration (active professional development) Fair	quality: instruction/administration (active professional development) Good	quality: instruction/administration (active professional development) Very Good	quality: instruction/administration (active professional development) Excellent	quality: instruction/administration (active professional development) N/A
volunteers	volunteers Poor	volunteers Fair	volunteers Good	volunteers Very Good	volunteers Excellent	volunteers N/A
tutors	tutors Poor	tutors Fair	tutors Good	tutors Very Good	tutors Excellent	tutors N/A
mentors	mentors Poor	mentors Fair	mentors Good	mentors Very Good	mentors Excellent	mentors N/A
interns	interns Poor	interns Fair	interns Good	interns Very Good	interns Excellent	interns N/A
security	security Poor	security Fair	security Good	security Very Good	security Excellent	security N/A

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* 2. Social-emotional support

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
intake/placement/orientation process	intake/placement/orientation process Poor	intake/placement/orientation process Fair	intake/placement/orientation process Good	intake/placement/orientation process Very Good	intake/placement/orientation process Excellent	intake/placement/orientation process N/A
variety of class scheduling options	variety of class scheduling options Poor	variety of class scheduling options Fair	variety of class scheduling options Good	variety of class scheduling options Very Good	variety of class scheduling options Excellent	variety of class scheduling options N/A
contacts to city/state/federal government agencies	contacts to city/state/federal government agencies Poor	contacts to city/state/federal government agencies Fair	contacts to city/state/federal government agencies Good	contacts to city/state/federal government agencies Very Good	contacts to city/state/federal government agencies Excellent	contacts to city/state/federal government agencies N/A
contacts for community/nonprofit/faith-based organizations	contacts for community/nonprofit/faith-based organizations Poor	contacts for community/nonprofit/faith-based organizations Fair	contacts for community/nonprofit/faith-based organizations Good	contacts for community/nonprofit/faith-based organizations Very Good	contacts for community/nonprofit/faith-based organizations Excellent	contacts for community/nonprofit/faith-based organizations N/A
medical/dental/psychological/other health referrals/free COVID testing	medical/dental/psychological/other health referrals/free COVID testing Poor	medical/dental/psychological/other health referrals/free COVID testing Fair	medical/dental/psychological/other health referrals/free COVID testing Good	medical/dental/psychological/other health referrals/free COVID testing Very Good	medical/dental/psychological/other health referrals/free COVID testing Excellent	medical/dental/psychological/other health referrals/free COVID testing N/A
disability awareness/sensitivity (ADA accommodations/supports)	disability awareness/sensitivity (ADA accommodations/supports) Poor	disability awareness/sensitivity (ADA accommodations/supports) Fair	disability awareness/sensitivity (ADA accommodations/supports) Good	disability awareness/sensitivity (ADA accommodations/supports) Very Good	disability awareness/sensitivity (ADA accommodations/supports) Excellent	disability awareness/sensitivity (ADA accommodations/supports) N/A
re-entry services for returning citizens	re-entry services for returning citizens Poor	re-entry services for returning citizens Fair	re-entry services for returning citizens Good	re-entry services for returning citizens Very Good	re-entry services for returning citizens Excellent	re-entry services for returning citizens N/A
conflict resolution assistance	conflict resolution assistance Poor	conflict resolution assistance Fair	conflict resolution assistance Good	conflict resolution assistance Very Good	conflict resolution assistance Excellent	conflict resolution assistance N/A
disciplinary/behavioral issues	disciplinary/behavioral issues Poor	disciplinary/behavioral issues Fair	disciplinary/behavioral issues Good	disciplinary/behavioral issues Very Good	disciplinary/behavioral issues Excellent	disciplinary/behavioral issues N/A
military family matters	military family matters Poor	military family matters Fair	military family matters Good	military family matters Very Good	military family matters Excellent	military family matters N/A
legal issues	legal issues Poor	legal issues Fair	legal issues Good	legal issues Very Good	legal issues Excellent	legal issues N/A

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* 3. Technology

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
availability of devices: tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, desktop PC's, wifi hotspots	availability of devices: tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, desktop PC's, wifi hotspots Poor	availability of devices: tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, desktop PC's, wifi hotspots Fair	availability of devices: tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, desktop PC's, wifi hotspots Good	availability of devices: tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, desktop PC's, wifi hotspots Very Good	availability of devices: tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, desktop PC's, wifi hotspots Excellent	availability of devices: tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, desktop PC's, wifi hotspots N/A
device sources: loaners, donors, discount partnerships, pawn shops, college computer clubs, Goodwill	device sources: loaners, donors, discount partnerships, pawn shops, college computer clubs, Goodwill Poor	device sources: loaners, donors, discount partnerships, pawn shops, college computer clubs, Goodwill Fair	device sources: loaners, donors, discount partnerships, pawn shops, college computer clubs, Goodwill Good	device sources: loaners, donors, discount partnerships, pawn shops, college computer clubs, Goodwill Very Good	device sources: loaners, donors, discount partnerships, pawn shops, college computer clubs, Goodwill Excellent	device sources: loaners, donors, discount partnerships, pawn shops, college computer clubs, Goodwill N/A
computer lab	computer lab Poor	computer lab Fair	computer lab Good	computer lab Very Good	computer lab Excellent	computer lab N/A
digital literacy classes & certifications	digital literacy classes & certifications Poor	digital literacy classes & certifications Fair	digital literacy classes & certifications Good	digital literacy classes & certifications Very Good	digital literacy classes & certifications Excellent	digital literacy classes & certifications N/A
Internet/broadband access: Everyoneon.org; Cox Connect2Compete, FCC's KAC Pledge	Internet/broadband access: Everyoneon.org; Cox Connect2Compete, FCC's KAC Pledge Poor	Internet/broadband access: Everyoneon.org; Cox Connect2Compete, FCC's KAC Pledge Fair	Internet/broadband access: Everyoneon.org; Cox Connect2Compete, FCC's KAC Pledge Good	Internet/broadband access: Everyoneon.org; Cox Connect2Compete, FCC's KAC Pledge Very Good	Internet/broadband access: Everyoneon.org; Cox Connect2Compete, FCC's KAC Pledge Excellent	Internet/broadband access: Everyoneon.org; Cox Connect2Compete, FCC's KAC Pledge N/A

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* 4. Communication

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
phone calls/texts/emails	phone calls/texts/emails Poor	phone calls/texts/emails Fair	phone calls/texts/emails Good	phone calls/texts/emails Very Good	phone calls/texts/emails Excellent	phone calls/texts/emails N/A
updated website/blog/digital newsletter/social media	updated website/blog/digital newsletter/social media Poor	updated website/blog/digital newsletter/social media Fair	updated website/blog/digital newsletter/social media Good	updated website/blog/digital newsletter/social media Very Good	updated website/blog/digital newsletter/social media Excellent	updated website/blog/digital newsletter/social media N/A
emergency plans (inclement weather, after hours procedures, emergency contacts on file)	emergency plans (inclement weather, after hours procedures, emergency contacts on file) Poor	emergency plans (inclement weather, after hours procedures, emergency contacts on file) Fair	emergency plans (inclement weather, after hours procedures, emergency contacts on file) Good	emergency plans (inclement weather, after hours procedures, emergency contacts on file) Very Good	emergency plans (inclement weather, after hours procedures, emergency contacts on file) Excellent	emergency plans (inclement weather, after hours procedures, emergency contacts on file) N/A
suggestion box	suggestion box Poor	suggestion box Fair	suggestion box Good	suggestion box Very Good	suggestion box Excellent	suggestion box N/A
complaint process	complaint process Poor	complaint process Fair	complaint process Good	complaint process Very Good	complaint process Excellent	complaint process N/A
informational displays (bulletin boards/brochures)	informational displays (bulletin boards/brochures) Poor	informational displays (bulletin boards/brochures) Fair	informational displays (bulletin boards/brochures) Good	informational displays (bulletin boards/brochures) Very Good	informational displays (bulletin boards/brochures) Excellent	informational displays (bulletin boards/brochures) N/A
press releases to community (program highlights, success stories/testimonials, PSA's)	press releases to community (program highlights, success stories/testimonials, PSA's) Poor	press releases to community (program highlights, success stories/testimonials, PSA's) Fair	press releases to community (program highlights, success stories/testimonials, PSA's) Good	press releases to community (program highlights, success stories/testimonials, PSA's) Very Good	press releases to community (program highlights, success stories/testimonials, PSA's) Excellent	press releases to community (program highlights, success stories/testimonials, PSA's) N/A
learner progress reports	learner progress reports Poor	learner progress reports Fair	learner progress reports Good	learner progress reports Very Good	learner progress reports Excellent	learner progress reports N/A
new city residents packet	new city residents packet Poor	new city residents packet Fair	new city residents packet Good	new city residents packet Very Good	new city residents packet Excellent	new city residents packet N/A

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* 5. Incentives & Recognition

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
end-of-year ceremony: graduation/recognition reception/NRS level gains	end-of-year ceremony: graduation/recognition reception/NRS level gains Poor	end-of-year ceremony: graduation/recognition reception/NRS level gains Fair	end-of-year ceremony: graduation/recognition reception/NRS level gains Good	end-of-year ceremony: graduation/recognition reception/NRS level gains Very Good	end-of-year ceremony: graduation/recognition reception/NRS level gains Excellent	end-of-year ceremony: graduation/recognition reception/NRS level gains N/A
awards/certificates (participation, completion, certification, trophies, plaques)	awards/certificates (participation, completion, certification, trophies, plaques) Poor	awards/certificates (participation, completion, certification, trophies, plaques) Fair	awards/certificates (participation, completion, certification, trophies, plaques) Good	awards/certificates (participation, completion, certification, trophies, plaques) Very Good	awards/certificates (participation, completion, certification, trophies, plaques) Excellent	awards/certificates (participation, completion, certification, trophies, plaques) N/A
rewards (gift cards, discounts, news/photo/video on websites, student of month/qtr/semester, parking spot)	rewards (gift cards, discounts, news/photo/video on websites, student of month/qtr/semester, parking spot) Poor	rewards (gift cards, discounts, news/photo/video on websites, student of month/qtr/semester, parking spot) Fair	rewards (gift cards, discounts, news/photo/video on websites, student of month/qtr/semester, parking spot) Good	rewards (gift cards, discounts, news/photo/video on websites, student of month/qtr/semester, parking spot) Very Good	rewards (gift cards, discounts, news/photo/video on websites, student of month/qtr/semester, parking spot) Excellent	rewards (gift cards, discounts, news/photo/video on websites, student of month/qtr/semester, parking spot) N/A
attendance	attendance Poor	attendance Fair	attendance Good	attendance Very Good	attendance Excellent	attendance N/A
birthdays	birthdays Poor	birthdays Fair	birthdays Good	birthdays Very Good	birthdays Excellent	birthdays N/A
free resource materials (books, CD's/DVD's)	free resource materials (books, CD's/DVD's) Poor	free resource materials (books, CD's/DVD's) Fair	free resource materials (books, CD's/DVD's) Good	free resource materials (books, CD's/DVD's) Very Good	free resource materials (books, CD's/DVD's) Excellent	free resource materials (books, CD's/DVD's) N/A
promotional items (hats, masks, pens/pencils, flash drives, tote bags)	promotional items (hats, masks, pens/pencils, flash drives, tote bags) Poor	promotional items (hats, masks, pens/pencils, flash drives, tote bags) Fair	promotional items (hats, masks, pens/pencils, flash drives, tote bags) Good	promotional items (hats, masks, pens/pencils, flash drives, tote bags) Very Good	promotional items (hats, masks, pens/pencils, flash drives, tote bags) Excellent	promotional items (hats, masks, pens/pencils, flash drives, tote bags) N/A
entertainment (passes: movies, theater, sporting events, concerts)	entertainment (passes: movies, theater, sporting events, concerts) Poor	entertainment (passes: movies, theater, sporting events, concerts) Fair	entertainment (passes: movies, theater, sporting events, concerts) Good	entertainment (passes: movies, theater, sporting events, concerts) Very Good	entertainment (passes: movies, theater, sporting events, concerts) Excellent	entertainment (passes: movies, theater, sporting events, concerts) N/A

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* 6. Workplace-readiness skills

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
drivers license application/appointment assistance	drivers license application/appointment assistance Poor	drivers license application/appointment assistance Fair	drivers license application/appointment assistance Good	drivers license application/appointment assistance Very Good	drivers license application/appointment assistance Excellent	drivers license application/appointment assistance N/A
school transcript requests	school transcript requests Poor	school transcript requests Fair	school transcript requests Good	school transcript requests Very Good	school transcript requests Excellent	school transcript requests N/A
birth certificate/social security card application assistance	birth certificate/social security card application assistance Poor	birth certificate/social security card application assistance Fair	birth certificate/social security card application assistance Good	birth certificate/social security card application assistance Very Good	birth certificate/social security card application assistance Excellent	birth certificate/social security card application assistance N/A
résumé preparation	résumé preparation Poor	résumé preparation Fair	résumé preparation Good	résumé preparation Very Good	résumé preparation Excellent	résumé preparation N/A
career coaching/advising	career coaching/advising Poor	career coaching/advising Fair	career coaching/advising Good	career coaching/advising Very Good	career coaching/advising Excellent	career coaching/advising N/A
employment referrals/job references	employment referrals/job references Poor	employment referrals/job references Fair	employment referrals/job references Good	employment referrals/job references Very Good	employment referrals/job references Excellent	employment referrals/job references N/A
employer recognition	employer recognition Poor	employer recognition Fair	employer recognition Good	employer recognition Very Good	employer recognition Excellent	employer recognition N/A
continuing education opportunities	continuing education opportunities Poor	continuing education opportunities Fair	continuing education opportunities Good	continuing education opportunities Very Good	continuing education opportunities Excellent	continuing education opportunities N/A

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* 7. Curricula

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
intake and placement process	intake and placement process Poor	intake and placement process Fair	intake and placement process Good	intake and placement process Very Good	intake and placement process Excellent	intake and placement process N/A
variety of curriculum for different learning styles (audiovisuals and project-based learning)	variety of curriculum for different learning styles (audiovisuals and project-based learning) Poor	variety of curriculum for different learning styles (audiovisuals and project-based learning) Fair	variety of curriculum for different learning styles (audiovisuals and project-based learning) Good	variety of curriculum for different learning styles (audiovisuals and project-based learning) Very Good	variety of curriculum for different learning styles (audiovisuals and project-based learning) Excellent	variety of curriculum for different learning styles (audiovisuals and project-based learning) N/A
basic/beginning literacy services & support	basic/beginning literacy services & support Poor	basic/beginning literacy services & support Fair	basic/beginning literacy services & support Good	basic/beginning literacy services & support Very Good	basic/beginning literacy services & support Excellent	basic/beginning literacy services & support N/A
guest speakers/presenters	guest speakers/presenters Poor	guest speakers/presenters Fair	guest speakers/presenters Good	guest speakers/presenters Very Good	guest speakers/presenters Excellent	guest speakers/presenters N/A
field trips (virtual/actual)	field trips (virtual/actual) Poor	field trips (virtual/actual) Fair	field trips (virtual/actual) Good	field trips (virtual/actual) Very Good	field trips (virtual/actual) Excellent	field trips (virtual/actual) N/A
media center (textbooks & calculators available for sale/loan)	media center (textbooks & calculators available for sale/loan) Poor	media center (textbooks & calculators available for sale/loan) Fair	media center (textbooks & calculators available for sale/loan) Good	media center (textbooks & calculators available for sale/loan) Very Good	media center (textbooks & calculators available for sale/loan) Excellent	media center (textbooks & calculators available for sale/loan) N/A
translator assistance or translation tools	translator assistance or translation tools Poor	translator assistance or translation tools Fair	translator assistance or translation tools Good	translator assistance or translation tools Very Good	translator assistance or translation tools Excellent	translator assistance or translation tools N/A
online resources (software, web accounts, phone apps, distance learning curricula)	online resources (software, web accounts, phone apps, distance learning curricula) Poor	online resources (software, web accounts, phone apps, distance learning curricula) Fair	online resources (software, web accounts, phone apps, distance learning curricula) Good	online resources (software, web accounts, phone apps, distance learning curricula) Very Good	online resources (software, web accounts, phone apps, distance learning curricula) Excellent	online resources (software, web accounts, phone apps, distance learning curricula) N/A

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* 8. Facilities

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
secure building	secure building Poor	secure building Fair	secure building Good	secure building Very Good	secure building Excellent	secure building N/A
safe parking areas	safe parking areas Poor	safe parking areas Fair	safe parking areas Good	safe parking areas Very Good	safe parking areas Excellent	safe parking areas N/A
comfortable classrooms	comfortable classrooms Poor	comfortable classrooms Fair	comfortable classrooms Good	comfortable classrooms Very Good	comfortable classrooms Excellent	comfortable classrooms N/A
adequate restrooms	adequate restrooms Poor	adequate restrooms Fair	adequate restrooms Good	adequate restrooms Very Good	adequate restrooms Excellent	adequate restrooms N/A

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* 9. Transportation

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
bus passes	bus passes Poor	bus passes Fair	bus passes Good	bus passes Very Good	bus passes Excellent	bus passes N/A
ride share programs	ride share programs Poor	ride share programs Fair	ride share programs Good	ride share programs Very Good	ride share programs Excellent	ride share programs N/A
gas card	gas card Poor	gas card Fair	gas card Good	gas card Very Good	gas card Excellent	gas card N/A
bicycle racks	bicycle racks Poor	bicycle racks Fair	bicycle racks Good	bicycle racks Very Good	bicycle racks Excellent	bicycle racks N/A

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* 10. Meals & Beverages

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
coffee service	coffee service Poor	coffee service Fair	coffee service Good	coffee service Very Good	coffee service Excellent	coffee service N/A
snack cart/vending machines	snack cart/vending machines Poor	snack cart/vending machines Fair	snack cart/vending machines Good	snack cart/vending machines Very Good	snack cart/vending machines Excellent	snack cart/vending machines N/A
food truck visits	food truck visits Poor	food truck visits Fair	food truck visits Good	food truck visits Very Good	food truck visits Excellent	food truck visits N/A
pizza day/night	pizza day/night Poor	pizza day/night Fair	pizza day/night Good	pizza day/night Very Good	pizza day/night Excellent	pizza day/night N/A
international meal/appetizers event	international meal/appetizers event Poor	international meal/appetizers event Fair	international meal/appetizers event Good	international meal/appetizers event Very Good	international meal/appetizers event Excellent	international meal/appetizers event N/A
bakery showcase	bakery showcase Poor	bakery showcase Fair	bakery showcase Good	bakery showcase Very Good	bakery showcase Excellent	bakery showcase N/A
culinary program partnerships	culinary program partnerships Poor	culinary program partnerships Fair	culinary program partnerships Good	culinary program partnerships Very Good	culinary program partnerships Excellent	culinary program partnerships N/A

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* 11. Child care resources

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
facilities	facilities Poor	facilities Fair	facilities Good	facilities Very Good	facilities Excellent	facilities N/A
partnerships	partnerships Poor	partnerships Fair	partnerships Good	partnerships Very Good	partnerships Excellent	partnerships N/A
vouchers	vouchers Poor	vouchers Fair	vouchers Good	vouchers Very Good	vouchers Excellent	vouchers N/A
volunteers	volunteers Poor	volunteers Fair	volunteers Good	volunteers Very Good	volunteers Excellent	volunteers N/A

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* 12. Financial assistance

	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	N/A
affordability of tuition/registration	affordability of tuition/registration Poor	affordability of tuition/registration Fair	affordability of tuition/registration Good	affordability of tuition/registration Very Good	affordability of tuition/registration Excellent	affordability of tuition/registration N/A
income tax filing/preparation	income tax filing/preparation Poor	income tax filing/preparation Fair	income tax filing/preparation Good	income tax filing/preparation Very Good	income tax filing/preparation Excellent	income tax filing/preparation N/A
home business assistance	home business assistance Poor	home business assistance Fair	home business assistance Good	home business assistance Very Good	home business assistance Excellent	home business assistance N/A
scholarship/FAFSA applications	scholarship/FAFSA applications Poor	scholarship/FAFSA applications Fair	scholarship/FAFSA applications Good	scholarship/FAFSA applications Very Good	scholarship/FAFSA applications Excellent	scholarship/FAFSA applications N/A
GED® Marketplace participation	GED® Marketplace participation Poor	GED® Marketplace participation Fair	GED® Marketplace participation Good	GED® Marketplace participation Very Good	GED® Marketplace participation Excellent	GED® Marketplace participation N/A
fees paid for diplomas, other course registrations	fees paid for diplomas, other course registrations Poor	fees paid for diplomas, other course registrations Fair	fees paid for diplomas, other course registrations Good	fees paid for diplomas, other course registrations Very Good	fees paid for diplomas, other course registrations Excellent	fees paid for diplomas, other course registrations N/A

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* 13. Please share any other comments you have regarding retention strategies: