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Gordon, These are tried and tru methods that usuall work. What are some ways that your team inspires students to participate in co-curricular activities like tutoring? Many career colleges struggle to get students, especially evening students, to avail themselves of tutoring and other "out-of-class" services. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learner Motivation

Thanks for sharing this, Gayle. What are some specific challenges this type of student presents for a career college teacher? How do you address these challenges? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Making Something Happen

Heather, Thanks for this post. Many students have very little confidence that they can control their lives. Helping them to se it is possible and teaching them how to do it is as important to student success as teaching the subject matter. Only the students who are enrolled benefit from what we do. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Your Mentor

Heather, What are one or two specific things you do to position yourself as a potential mentor for your students? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Teresa, These are tried and true practices of successful career schools. Thanks for the reminder. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Time-Wasters

Jon, It is tough to manage time well if a person cannot delegate or say no. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Quality Instruction

Joseph, Thanks for this post. Well said. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Your Mentor

Rocio, What are some of the common characteristics of your mentors? How can you use what they did for you to the benefit of your current students? Jeffrey Schillinger

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HABE's of Successful Students

Esperanza, People often react poorly when they feel they are being criticized. Finding ways to point out areas for improvement while helping students maintain self esteem is a key to building lasting relationships that lead to graduation. We used to look for ways to catch even the poorest students "doing something right." Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learner Motivation

Daniela, Nice post. Thank you for sharing. In what subject area(s) are your graduate degrees granted? Jeffrey Schillinger