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Melissa, how do you keep a balance in this process, getting the positives as well as the concerns? What level of participation do you get at the town hall meetings? Are they for the entire student body or for a more narrowly defined constituency?

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Expectations and Satisfaction

That's one of the basic problems of surveys, Terrell. Although it allows you to identify problems, it becomes a very negative experience for the faculty. Any ideas how to bring out positive comments?

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Improving Retention

Thank you, Paula. Good luck implementing these actions to improve student success.

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Intervention Strategies

Paula, do you routinely meet with every student after the initial survey or is this done selectively for students who have revealed some problems?

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School Commitment

You might think of starting this self affirmation in the admissions process, Paula. Having that perspective from the outset may provide an opportunity to correct any misconceptions about your field. Do you envision this exercise as an assignment within a course and for a grade? Have you figured out the logistics of storing this information?

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Expectations and Satisfaction

Paula, what's the next step? Is this something you can do on your own?

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Intervention Strategies

Traci, what kind of feedback do you get from students when you do your follow up? Are they usually grateful for the support?

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School Commitment

Andrea, does the school have a formal policy about follow up calls? Are procedures different for substitutes than full time staff?

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Expectations and Satisfaction

Andrea, I hope that your new institution will provide training and support to help you develop as an instructor.

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Intervention Strategies

Paul, do many students take advantage of the open classroom time? Do they have to sign up in advance or simply drop in?