Ramah Myers

I am a Psychology instructor, and I hold a Masters in Science of Psychology. We offer a sociology course, but I'm not qualified to teach it and we are struggling to find an instructor who is. Do you think qualifications should be changed for similar subject matters, like Sociology and Psychology, so that instructors could teach both?

I know and understand that Entrance and Exit Counseling are required by law. However, I doubt how effective they really are. I know as a student I rarely pay attention to the counseling, because I already understand the possible ramifications of the large amount of debt I've ascertained. Do you think it's effective?

When I see an admissions rep with a prospective new student, I always am sure to smile and say, "hello." Because I want that student to know that I notice them and that I care that they are there. What do you all do to give good first impressions of your institution?

What do you do when you find out a student has complained to your administrator behind your back?

Just this past quarter, I received a bit of information from two students that another student in the class had been bragging about how all he has to do is cheat in my class, and he's got an easy A. He also allegedly said that he puts his study guide under his quiz and cheats that way. I pulled the student to the side and questioned him in a respectful manner and he denied everything. What's more, I made him retake all of the quizzes and he scored the same. How would you have handled that situation?

On the first day of class, I always hand out an ice breaker that asks about a student's background, their goals, their favorite things, and their motivation. I then answer the questions about myself openly and honestly. This lets the students know that I appreciate them and that I am an open book. Do you think this is a good idea or do you have any other ice breaker ideas? Thanks!