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Stephen, Telling your personal story is, I'm sure, very effective. Kudos! Susan Backofen

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Julie, This sounds like an excellent format...and changing it from a 'rules' to 'graduation and process to get there' is a very positive focus. Susan Backofen

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Brenda, I love that you have student ambassadors and that prospective students can sit in on classes. I am sure that these things go a long way to helping new students acclimate. Susan Backofen

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Tammy, well, better you than not getting a job or losing a job because of this. I know they don't like it, but it is an expectation in the profession...and part of our job is preparing them with the soft skills to succeed. Susan Backofen

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Jess, What a wonderful thing to do! I am sure the personal phone call is a big hit and makes a huge difference. Susan Backofen

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Barbara, Good for you. Yes, I can image it is probably higher than 90% that are math phobic, so all you do to assist them and make them comfortable is fabulous. Susan Backofen

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Carla, Excellent! I love using 'senior' students to tell the story that they can make it! Susan Backofen

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JULIE, It is very important to identify these fears and help them make plans to make them non-issues. Is this information that is passed along to retention personnel so they can help reinforce? Susan Backofen

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Jennifer, Sounds wonderful. Building that kind of connection with each other at the beginning is important. Susan Backofen

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Veronica, If you are able to involve them, that would be great! I agree they are a wonderful resource that we don't take advantage of enough. Susan Backofen