A first impression
Definitely a very important part of setting up for the entire semester. As a young faculty member, and a female, often times students try and size me up but this if I lay a first impression that is authoratative and respectful, half the battle is won!
You'll never get another chance for a first impression. My grandmother used to say, and I will always remember this, "People don't always remember what you say, as much as the way you make them feel"
I remind my students that it is easy to judge someone by a first impression, and that you have to do your best to make it a good one. This can include professional appearance, work habits, etc.
First impressions....people make so many assumptions just by looking at someone!! Make a good one!
Hi Shari,
Right you are. You have to establish yourself. Once you do then as you say "half the battle is won". From then on you can continue to work on earning the respect of your students while establishing rapport.
Gary
