Departmental Newsletter
I create an electronic newsletter for our department on a monthly basis and use this as a forum for getting info to students that I want everyone to know about (new courses, scheduling issues, prepping for internships, etc).
I also encourage my faculty to submit short articles on topics of interest to them so that students can start to appreciate their instructor's skills (especially helpful for adjuncts).
Patricia,
What a great idea. I think this would be especially helpful for adjuncts. You are right.
The newsletter really is a wonderful tool. One of the schools where I teach also does this and has print versions around campus. Students are excited when they're featured in it, and connect more with each other, what's going on around campus, and their instructors because of this tool.
Robin,
Interesting. That's a simple way to motivate students and praise them. This can go a long way.
Thanks!
