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Gayle, One key to behavior-based interviewing is to tolerate silence so that the interviewee has the time to formulate an answer and so the interviewer does not bail out the interviewee by "helping" with the answer to avoid an uncomfortable silence. Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Cassandra, How do you determine what each of your students expects from you and the institution? Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Seth, Nice post. No matter what they have done or how "wrong" they may seem, our students are alwys our customers and always must be treated with respect. Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Tyler, There are studies that show humans retain morewhen learning or a memory is attached to a strong emotion. Appropriate humor in a classroom can credte the kind of atmosphere in which learning can be more effective as laughter creates emotion. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Cassandra, Thank you for this post. Do you do any formal measurements, such as a DICS profile or multiple intelligences test, to identify specific student needs? Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Tyler, Thanks for this post. I like to remind my faculty that we get to make a new "first impression" at the start of each class meeting. What are some things you do to get class meetings started on a good note? Jeffrey Schillinger

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HABE's of Successful Students

Tyler, Thank you for this post. What are some ways you help students who do not already possess these HABEs to develop them? Jeffrey Schillinger

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The Intelligent Heart

Tabitha, What are some specific things ythe financial aid or enrollment teams at you school do to support the students? Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Christi, Try to be in the dorrway or halway at the beginning of every class meeting. Another simple technique is to briefly speak to each student when you are taking attendance as well as at some point during the lesson. Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Seth, Our student-customers need to be treated with professionaism and respect 100% of the time, even if the student is in the wrong or acting out. Jeffrey Schillinger