1. 3 Minutes3 Weeks3 MonthsHow it relates to Student Success From the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center

2. 3 Minutes Research studies involving millions of participants reveal that, in face-to-face contact, one's impact is determined as follows: Body Language 60-65% Tone of Voice 25-20% What Is Actually Said 15% Masie Center

3. 3 Minutes During voice-to-voice contact: (e.g. a telephone conversation) Tone of Voice About 75-80% What Is Actually Said 25% (tops)”

4. Activities for 1st 3 Minutes of Class Hook your audience: Start the class with something unexpected Asking open ended questions Start with a story

5. 3 Weeks Build Community Learn and use every student’s name Conduct activities to introduce students to one another Promote learning experiences outside of class (study groups, co-curricular events, group projects, field trips, performances) Include info on the Learning Center A350 (tutoring) Establish a safe and engaging classroom environment, where all students feel welcome

6. 3 Weeks Engage learners Early and Often In community colleges, engagement is unlikely to happen by accident. It has to happen by DESIGN Incorporate early and frequent student interaction with peers and with you when choosing your classroom learning activities Design active and collaborative learning experiences (small group activities, PBL, and group discussions)

7. 3 Weeks Express high expectations for student performance and success Clearly explain learning outcomes, syllabi and grading policies on the 1st day of class. Help students understand what it takes to succeed Clear Expectations

8. 3 Weeks Consistent Communication Make sure students know how to get in touch with you outside of class. Respond promptly. Provide students with early, prompt, and frequent feedback on their academic progress and performance Stress the importance of attendance

9. 3 Months Make Connections Help make connections to next semester and to career Help students set goals for future Students make it to through 3 months more likely to graduate

10. It’s All About Relationships! “When students participate in focus groups are asked if they ever considered dropping out of college, many students say they have. And when asked what helped them stay in college, students’ answers, almost without exception, are about relationships. They talk about a specific person, whom they mention by name – a faculty member, an advisor, an administrative support professional – who inspired them to stay.” ---Dr. Kay McClenney – Director SENSE – Survey of Entering Student Engagement