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Mark, Problem based learning is a great way to engage students. Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

George, This is all good. Do they come into class or hold workshops or both? Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

George, Be sure to develop guidelines and training for the upper level student so they know their role and how to help the new student. Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

George, What happens with the checklist and questions afterwards? This probably helps the school and students decide if your program is a good fit or identifies weaknesses that they would need to address when they attend. Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

Todd, Thank you for your thorough post. Mastery learning such as this will indeed help the student succeed through the program. Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

Cherie, Yes, it should be a standard for all programs. Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

John, Yes, this early involvement is not only a big aid in retention. It also aids in placement. Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

Chana, You do need a placement department now. If you are part of a group, get the job description and policies and procedures for a Placement Department and use that as a start. If your accrediting body requires placement then get the standards and build your department accordingly. In the meantime, find somewhere in the curriculum where you can teach resume writing and interview techniques. Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

Chana, Those skills are important for a person in the placement program or for an instructor teaching job readiness. Ron Hansen, Ed. D.

Kevin, Sorry to hear about the teach out. Why? Ron Hansen, Ed. D.