Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Veronica, That is awesome that you include Admissions the entire first week to help transition students. Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Veronica, This sounds like a great program. So these are available to all prospective students or just applicants or ???? Can current students participate in the workshops? Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Bonnie, This is an excellent practice! Having prospective students sit in on a class and meet with the faculty helps them to get a feel for the expectations right away. Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Samuel, I agree...and adult students could use the practice as well. This is something that can make a very large difference! Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Suzanne, I really like that you have several appointments with new students very early in their education to catch any issues. Do you also do something mid-session? Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Travis, How do you collect these and what types of actions or resources do you provide once the barriers are identified? Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Seth, This sounds like a very thorough introduction and gets them prepared for classes. Do you have any 'ice breaker' type activities? Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Seth, Excellent! Proactively approaching issues is helpful so they can plan. Additionally, it helps them know that they are not alone in addressing these issues. Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Bonnie, This is a wonderful practice! The more times you can get them on campus prior to classes, the better. And meeting with faculty prior is extremely helpful. Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

daniel, I think this is a great way to set appropriate expectations by asking them what they expect. That provides you with information on how to best bring everyone in to agreement and get off on the right foot. Susan Backofen