Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Jacob- That is wonderful! You can really speak to many of their fears by giving them examples. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Larry-- If you have a program that lends itself to doing this, absolutely! Providing them with the opportunity to see the 'real thing' is always a great idea. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Judy-- How do you structure your ambassador program? What are the criteria to be chosen? Susan

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

John-- Wonderful! Obviously, you speak from the heart and they clearly understand that. It is great that they seek you out afterward. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Kathy-- Absolutely! Do you use any activities that are especially effective? Susan

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Sean-- Great observation. It is important that the students feel the entire institution is there to help them succeed. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

James-- Do you do anything specific in your classes to increase their comfort level with the material and each other? Susan

Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Manuel-- The opportunity for informal discussions regarding issues and suggestions is always effective. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Alan-- This sounds absolutely wonderful! Susan

Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Ralph-- It sounds like the more opportunities you can provide for them to build relationships with each other, the more successful they will be. The lab work helps to break some of those barriers. Susan