Scott Politakis

Having a placement department will help motivate students to graduate, and take away the fear of finding a job.

students that feel comfortable and connected to their school will have a better retention rate 

Mentoring students helps with retention by giving a student someone to discuss concerns with. It lets the student know the school cares

I really like the idea of a checklist, making sure the student has all the information about the course will help them be more successful.

rubric is definitely a tool I will use

active learning keeps a student engaged and on track

Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, learning the difference opened my eyes to new motivational challenges.

Let students have some control over their learning

Safety is always number one 

Teaching in a lab has its challenges