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Show "The main thing I would like to get across to faculty is that they should talk to students and try to find out how the student is doing in the class. The faculty might find out that a few simple things can make a big difference for the student with a disability and at the same time, improve the quality of instruction for EVERY student in the class." Joe Pete Wilson Director, Center for Disability Services "Harmony exists only when standards are clear and when expectations and consequences are laid out and upheld with the least amount of exceptions." Shannon Haley and Lyubima Simeonova Ph.D.Teaching Fellows "Remember, it might seem dire at the time -just take a step back." Robert Serpico Student Advocate "If we can steer clear of some of the negative experiences that the students have at the beginning of the course, many of our classroom management fires will be squelched well before they fan into disasters." Kim Welch Assistant Director, CTLE *l have found that international students often are used to working harder and longer, as they have had to do this to learn a second language and get accepted to an American university." Steve Eliason School of Business "It's really difficult for some faculty to strike a balance between being very controlling and too relaxed. It always seems to help faculty when I remind them it's in the rules and requirements for them to create an environment conducive to learning. Its their job." Stephanie Richardson Director, CTLE "Service-learning incorporates a method of teaching and learning through the use of experience in community settings. Designed to enhance the understanding of course material, students provide a service that meets the need of a community organization. However, service-learning uniquely features aspects of learning that stand apart from other experiential learning." Marshall Welch Director, Lowell Bennion Community Service Center "In terms of intrinsic rewards, the vthank you' and appreciation physician faculty get from patients may not be matched by students." Neal Whitman Professor, Family and Preventive Medicine ttGo to the teacher, then to the department head, then the dean's office, and finally to the president's office. If you still cannot get a problem worked out, students can then go to the student advocate office. Most students are unaware of this procedure and come to us first." H. B. Harpending Student Advocate |