Bonita Steele

Humor is most certainly a great "ice breaker." Students tend to relax and feel comfortable if the instructor implements humor.

Faculty should be involved with students from the first meeting at orientation. If faculty get to know each individual student, retention does improve.

I feel that we are obligated to our students to connect with them from the very first day of class. If students feel as though they are a part of something good, then they tend to stay engaged and want to come to class.