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May, I love that you are utilizing returning students to assist with incoming ones...there is much credibility gained by this. Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Arthur, This is wonderful! Glad to see that you are accommodating ESL students in order to acclimate them to English as well as support their learning in their native tongue. Susan Backofen

Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Arthur, That is important...if the people in the admissions department have the mindset to recruit graduates, it makes a huge difference. Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Luke, Makes me hungry :) This is also a great way to provide an informal setting for students to get to know each other. Kudos! Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Luke, This sounds wonderful....and certainly reinforces the importance of that individual touch. You just never know the little things we say and do that make a huge difference for people. Susan Backofen

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Addressing Student Fears

Luke, Excellent! There is nothing like a testimonial, especially about yourself, to break the ice and inspire the class. Kudos! Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Dennis, Sounds like you have a wonderful structure for orientation and follow up. Great job! Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Mary, Food is good! It adds a relaxing and social component that allows people to interact at a different level. Susan Backofen

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Enhancing First Week Activities

Stephan, Great! This gives them an opportunity to succeed and also reinforce the information. Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Katie, I think this is a good practice; to rather 'describe' the entering group in general terms. It helps them realize that they have much in common with their peers. Susan Backofen