Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Isaac-- A round table is an excellent way to have a more relaxed atmosphere. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Brad-- It is often very difficult to involve all faculty in the admission process, whether that is in the admissions interview, orientation, etc. Some institutions have found it very effective to involve faculty during the admissions process by having them meet with faculty during the interview. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

George-- Your observation and understanding of your role as a facilitator is an excellent one. We should assist students on their educational journeys. Each one progresses at a different rate. Your willingness to be open and sychronous in your communication is excellent. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Karl-- Small group and hands-on activities are great to engage the students. I also like the fact you use those opportunities to get to know them individually. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Karl-- Good for you! It is often what students say 'in between the lines' that give you a great deal of insight. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

William-- Creating opportunity for peer support as you describe is a great retention tactic. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Zbigniew-- I LOVE the False Evidence Appearing Real.... Susan

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Karl-- Excellent point. Student Services typically have the most resources to assist current students. It's great that you reinforce this to your class. Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Ron-- This sounds like a wonderful support format for your online students. Regarding your presentation, is this done synchronously or do you have a format that allows students to do this at their own pace and you verify they have done so? Susan

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

William-- Excellent point about students knowing that their success if important to you. That often gets missed. It is always best to draw strong correlations between how you grade and your expectations with what will be expected of them in the work place. Susan