Los Angeles Valley College

Before & After

Success and Retention of Rates of STARS Students

Quotes From Students About The STARS Program

"I was very happy to see so many instructors interested in what the students have to say about the classroom experience. It is very helpful for both teachers and students to exchange ideas and information to make the educational experience more positive. Along with the changing times, it is important to keep the relationship between students and teachers positive and express ideas which can be applied to the classroom."

"STARS provides a fresh perspective on education."

"STARS gives an opportunity to students and their teachers to get to know each other in and out of the class environment."

"It's encouraging to see that faculty care."

"STARS is the place to learn how and what the students and the faculty expect from each other."

"STARS helps [faculty] better understand students, their behaviors and motivations."

"Not only do instructors have the opportunity to listen in on and participate in discussions, it is a great opportunity to learn how to reach the current student body and create a learning environment that is beneficial to both the student and the instructor."

Through the STARS program I learned

"Participation is the key word. I have learned that participation is an important tool in any activity. [STARS]  has helped me mostly in class activities."

"how to communicate my frustrations with the current educational system with other peers and professors."

"confidence, exposure, motivation"

"focus on the goal that I have, how to study right, and how to get help from college instructors."

"networking with professors, collaborating with students, and about academic freedom."

"diversity in school, communication skills, and how to apply for scholarships."

"Camaraderie and I gained confidence. I also learned  new stuff that I can apply in different areas of academics."

"Be tactful communicating with students, professors, and other college members. Be adaptive to generational behaviors. I have learned to allow myself more time to listen to what others have to say rather than to talk excessively."