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Enid, I enjoy it when the folks who take this course name a parent as their mentor. My mentor was my father. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Your Mentor

Pietro, What are a few specific things you do to position yourself to be a mentor for your students? Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Pietro, The ring of fire could work! Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learning Theories

Frank, Adult students need to feel that the life experiences they bring to class are worthwhile. Thanks for letting your students do this. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Conducting Job Interviews

Elanor, Thank you for this post. I too tended to talk way to much during interviews. Set questions built on the behavior-based interviewing strategies really has worked well for me. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Thanks for this post, Mala. You describe the attitude every "non-academic" staff person must have to positively impact student performance and comfort. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Making Something Happen

Naomi, Painting yourself as a "similar other" who has been where the students are now and can show them they way to get where they want to be is an effective way to build rapport. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Naomi, These are very nice ways to show you are paying attention. Even more important are the ways we pay attention in class. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Recruitment Methods

Brenda, What are the best suggestions you have taken from this course? Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Larry, Thank you for sharing this post. It provides excellent advice. Jeffrey Schillinger