Susan Backofen

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Carrie, I really like that your instructors spend some time with the new students during the orientation process. As you point out, this makes a huge difference! Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Sue, I really like that you have different scrubs for them to make them easily identifable and the recognition at graduation is wonderful! Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Robert, Interesting use of social media. It is certainly here to stay, so exploring ways to leverage that is important. Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Jennifer, I really like that students receive something useful from each department! This also helps them leave with the mindset they are already students; which is one of the goals of orientation. Great job! Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Robert, It sounds like you have a very active Career Services group...and I believe this is important. It helps students stay focused on their career goal. Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Bill, Keeping them focused on their goals and motiviations for entering the career is an excellent way to make them comfortable and increase retention. Great job! Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Sue, Student amassadors can be highly effective. How do you choose these individuals and do they get any training and recognition for their work as an ambassador? Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Jennifer, This sounds wonderful! I really like that you give them so much detail prior to the start of class. It does, as you pointi out, take away a great deal of fear around not knowing where to go, etc. Susan Backofen

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Candis, I love that you break in to groups by major and allow students to begin bonding with each other right away. This also lets them become familiar with the expectations and opportunities specific to their career. Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Diana, Excellent way to present networking and support! Susan Backofen