Knowing your students

- When students are asked about what makes…an effective professor, they often say it's when a professor…knows them as a person.…Students who feel connected to faculty do better…academically and gain more from their experience.…Plus, as an instructor, don't you want to know…the people sitting in front of you?…What are their names?…Why are they taking your class?…How do they view your subject?…Even though you are confronted with new names and faces…every semester, part of the skill of a successful…faculty member is the ability to build professional…and ethical rapport with students.…

There always should be a clear delineation…between students and faculty.…You are not their friend.…You are their professor, but within the clear boundaries…of that relationship, a mentoring and collegial connection…can be formed.…As a college or university professor,…you want to get to know your students…by being approachable and available.…Being approachable starts with learning the names…of your students.…This may seem like a daunting task,…