Hi Kari - Thanks for your post to the forum! Yes, by making sure that our students know we are available they are more comfortable asking questions. This really does mean "being available" though. An office door that is closed during our Office Hours can be really intimidating to a student. An open door - with a smile and a wave from an instructor is welcoming and comforting. In fact, at our new campus, we eliminated offices totally in favor of open areas with cubicles. Took some getting used to by faculty, but the students love it! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan