The University requires that on the first or second class day students be informed of all policies and grading practices that can affect the course grade. Don't let class out early.
Many instructors use the first class as a chance for students to get to know one another.
Having students interview and then introduce other students is one first-day strategy. On the first day of class this semester, all students in 101 and 105 classes will complete a ten-minute anonymous survey on study habits. More information will be forthcoming. As always, it is very important to take roll your first two days of class and bring Julie the names of students who have not attended class both days, even though their names are on your roll sheet. Assistant Our very own Julie Barbour has stepped into Becky's shoes as the Writing Program's Administrative Assistant.