Almost 20 years of teaching has taught me that you can always refresh what you do in the classroom.  Today, the RT102 training has helped remind me of making an impact during orientation and that first week of school.  It reminded me of being in front of the class on day one and setting the standard.  Our starts fall right into the flow of our calendar, there is no break to reset and that can lead to short-changing you new students because you are in "next" class mode. You are not thinking about it is a whole new ball game… >>>

I have learned that I tend to try to lead when I need to manage.  I believe this is the case for many others.  It maybe vice versa, managing instead of leading; however, you need to recognize what you do by taking a self-assessment.

This course made me look at my management and leadership styles.  I realized the importance of the celebrating successes, even the little ones.  So I am coming up with little ways to celebrate the achievements of the department, my instructors, and my students and to just to say thank you for the work put in.

In reviewing coursework I had completed, I looked back at this information and realized how I had incorporated the one very important lesson. I created a program for students to stay "connected" to the program when they were out for a term or two.  I realized that the information or workshops had to have relevancy to keep them coming to the campus when they had no other motivation.