Susan Backofen

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Victoria-- I really like your asking students to talk about their goals and motivations for enrolling in school. I think this accomplishes a lot by allowing them to really think about their motives and aspirations and also lets them know they are not the only ones making large life changes. Great! Susan

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Marcelo-- This sounds great. Could you tell me a little more about it? Are these for prospective students only? Do they get to sit in on an actual class or are they open forums only? Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Phillipp- It certainly sounds like you make every attempt to make students comfortable in reaching out to you. Great job. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Doreen-- Setting clear expectations is important. Sounds like you do a great job on this. Do you also review what they can expect from the school in return? Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Marcelo-- I agree...and the direct, and timely, feedback is critical as you point out. Great job. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Patrick-- Sounds great! Really like that you inclue demonstrations and, of course, goodies :) Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Fortuna-- This sounds great! I especially like that the faculty provides information regarding how to reach them. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Vivian-- Sounds like you have a great program. Do you use any particular model for choosing which current students come to orientation ? Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Stacie-- Using humor--especially about ourselves--is highly effective. Sounds like you set a great tone in your class! Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Patrick-- You are absolutely correct! Do you use any techniques that are especially effective? Susan