GHC has three programs contributing to this strategy. First, GHC created an Early Bird Advising (EBA) program which enables students to work with a faculty member to create an academic plan that spans at least a year, taking into consideration contingency plans, rather than simply choosing courses for the next semester.
Second, GHC has operated an Early Warning Program (EWP) since Fall 2011 based on faculty reports.
Third, GHC created an Adult Concierge Initiative (ACI) in Fall 2013 that works to keep adult students on track by addressing student difficulties that are not strictly academic. A case management model was added in Fall 2014, assigning adult students to a staff member at their campuses to assist them with any issue that may hinder their ability to enroll in college or remain enrolled.
