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Making Something Happen

David, What are one or two sprcific things you do in class to set that example? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Are We In More Than One Business?

David, We need to be careful to provide "advising" to students and to refer students who need "counseling" to professionals in that field. Some career schools have contracted with counseling services on behalf of their students. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Are We In More Than One Business?

Shannon, The hang up here may be definitions. In my experience, many students' "mental issues" are based on a lack of self-esteem or on past academic challenges. Providing a strong, supportive environment can address these issues. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Your Mentor

David, Thanks for this post. What were one or two of the specific things your mentor did to be motivational in her classroom? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Your Mentor

Shannon, It is great when folks talk about their parents as the primary mentors. My dad was mine. Jeffrey Schillinger

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What Makes an Effective Orientation Program?

Shannon, Do you ever have new faculty members shadow some of your better faculty members? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Recruitment Methods

Shannon, I have found referrals from my current faculty to be the most effective way to identify faculty members for professional courses. I have had better success finding general education instructors through working with local teacher's organizations and/or the public schools. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Hiring the Right Instructor

Shannon, What are some specific techniques you use during the hiring process to identify instructional candidates that have the qualities you describe above? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Prioritizing!

Thomas, Thank you for this post. On those days when the boss is unavailable, how do you set priorities? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learning Theories

Lisa, Great post. We need to plan lessons that provide multiple ways of delivering content. Jeffrey Schillinger