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Enhancing First Week Activities

Sara, Excellent! This is a wonderful idea and a great way to 'close the loop' on some processes. Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Jim , Excellent. This is the type of information that we can all use to keep the student focused on their goal. Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Ron, Absolutely correct. Everyone plays an important role. Faculty have the most interaction with students and the atmosphere of the classroom is critical. Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Arnitra, Great idea! Having students assist with retention efforts and keeping them informed and involved is extremely effective. Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Yolanda, You are absolutely correct. Acknowledging their fears as 'real' makes a huge difference. Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Anjali, I love that you include the faculty/student interaction as part of orientation and the faculty in-service. What a great way to combine two important functions! Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Dale, What an interesting situation! Certainly sounds like you are doing a great job of helping transition them to the work world. Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Sara, I really like this exercise. It is much easier Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Jim , I really like the community resource book. These are so handy and helpful to students. They can be cumbersome to keep updated, but it is well worth the effort. Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Isabella, I agree! Adjunct faculty have a very difficult time of acclimating and providing appropriate institutional resource/direction to students because we often don't provide appropriate resources to them! Susan Backofen