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Team Approach in Orientation

Amy, Sounds like a great format. Do you have specific milestones built in the clock hour tracking? Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Stephan, It certainly sounds like you make every effort to reach out and encourage your students. What is your Contact for Success? Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

karla, That is wonderful that you share your story...this makes instructors much more approachable to students. Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Amy, You are absolutely correct! Kudos for your efforts to be available and encouraging! Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Richard, Great idea. The 'big brother/sister' idea is a great opportunities for them to acclimate quickly and get to know the resources at the institution. Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Lee, Their reason for returning to school ad career goals can be especially helpful in retention efforts. Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Keegan, ....and this information is also very useful in retention efforts. If a student states their goal up front, reminding them of what they said when they inquired can be very helpful. Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Melissa, Glad to hear that the faculty proactively reach out to acquaint themselves with the students. This makes such a huge difference! Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Lee, It is impressive that you also include the librarian and registrar...kudos! Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Melissa, Do you use some type of activity to encourage them to become familiar with these individuals and areas? Susan Backofen