Harold CUllen

Every few classes I end up teaching, there enters a few international students or students who have just moved to this country permanently. They are usually the most quit and less likely to provide input on first day discussions. I am sure this may be due to self-criticism on their spoken English abilities or just the unfamiliarity of their surroundings. Any ideas on how to get them comfortable adjusted on the first day and more involved?

Has anyone used a flowchart for their course outline? And if so, what did you find to be the advantage or disadvantage over a standard outline?

Our institution requires a no jean policy along with no hats and no printed shirts. However, in my field of computer graphics a good pair of jeans and a sportcoat or nice shirt with or without print is called for. My question is , should an institution take more consideration of what the dress could in a work enviornment actualy is rather then following its own set of dress codes?