Greg, Good way to set a professional standard for your class. Many students do not see the first day of class as being important so they are late or don't come at all. I let those that come know the details of the course, due introductions and have an ice breaker. We have a fun and informative first class meeting. I let those that chose not to attend catch up on their own and I have a talk with them individually. As a result they realize that I am going to hold the standard of being on time and in class every time it meets. This is what their employers will expect and so I expect it as well since they are preparing to be professionals in their field. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.