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Leroy Ashley
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While it appears that requiring a degree one level higher than students they teach, Experience coupled with a degree appears to offer a better solution. Many experienced instructors not only worked in industry but wrote the books and materials used by newer instructors with the higher degree. Many times the higher degree is in a field of study different from courses actually taught.
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Calling students who miss school due to illness/sickness, flat tire, or a similar problem usually return with renewed energy and interest. These students may even furnish you with a cell phone number. Calling students who miss school due to excessive work hours, baby-sitting problems, financial woes, family responsibilities, or similar worries are difficult to reach. Phone numbers called are generally non-existant, or are parents, wives, family members who are prepped on how to answer questions that callers may ask. Some students have even given instructions, never call their cell phones. It is better to help student solve problems in class… >>>
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Campus Security should not only address alcohol and drug abuse but offer partial building lockdown for safety of nightime students and teachers from intruders. Attention should be given to student/teacher interaction before students becomes verbal/physical abusive.
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It is important to disclose both years of professional internship and details of state licence requirements when occupation is disclosed and MMTC is used as a bridge to reach that occupation.
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Students ages 18-65 yrs, both married and single:
Placing calls to students results in talking to Mothers, wives, husbands or children who interogates you as to who you are, how do you know the student, my reason for calling, Etc. Seldom does student calls result in retention. Any Suggestions!
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Do we chase after student to find problem? Do we quiz students seated near him/her? Was sickness or restroom call involved? Medical problem? Does student exit on regular basis?
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