Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Bonnie, Wonderful! I am so glad to hear that you meet with each student individually to discuss how you can assist them and reassure them you are there to help. Susan Backofen
Bonnie, What a wonderful format! You have a 'dinner break' as well? Awesome! Susan Backofen
Ronald-- As you point out, students working together are an extremely effective retention tool. Getting them comfortable with working together is also an excellent skill they can take in to the work place. Susan Backofen
Qadar, This sounds like a great format. I really like that you have so many people involved. Do you have any activities that you use to help the students get to know each other? Susan Backofen
Kimberly, This sounds like a wonderful format! Susan Backofen
Alicia , Wonderful! You are absolutely correct that not knowing the resources available can be a very big hurdle for students. Susan Backofen
Christina, Including your faculty is a wonderful way for the students to feel more comfortable with their first day. Great job! Susan Backofen
Jessica, I agree! The student ambassador programs can be highly effective. Was there a specific reason you discontinued this? Susan Backofen
Alicia , Do you have any activities that would encourage discussion of potential barriers? Susan Backofen
Stephanie, This type of activity is great because it gets the students moving around and interacting with each other and staff. Susan Backofen

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