Gearing up: Resources and Suggestions

On syllabi, include your name, the textbook title, and dates of exams and activities. The master syllabi templates aren’t finished products – they need specific info. Check out Dave Knopp's insightful 1 page paper re: student vs. faculty expectations of a syllabus. .

Email students ASAP. Sending a mass email is easy.Your class "group" has already been created in Groupwise. Go to the address book and enter the 4 letter abbr. for your department and scroll to your class. Attach syllabus or other materials.

Get to know the Academic Resource Center (ARC).Tutoring isn’t just for struggling students. Bookmark these links and share them - repeatedly, in email, on syllabus, and every chance you get:

• The Reading and Writing Center
• The Math Tutoring Center
  

Learn where the library is and plan a tour ASAP: Contact the main desk at 7650.

Make an effort to break the ice, build community and establish trust. If you’re interested in fresh ideas re: icebreakers, check out one of KCKCC’s first wikis. Build community throughout the semester.