Office Hours

Office Hours – A Poem by Taylor Mali A good teacher will often announce to his or her classes that students who think they might need extra help should feel free—would be well advised—to make an appointment to meet with the teacher after school. The word behoove...

Relating to Your Professors

At a recent conference a question arose about how to start relating to your professors and even if students should do so. The answer to the second question is a rousing yes. One student I know who graduated with a 4.0 GPA told a group of fellow students that he owed...

Best Ways to Motivate Students Using Rocketry

In my Freshman Seminar course, my students learn all about the skills they need to be successful in college. But sometimes, it’s not enough to simply learn how to take good notes, manage your time, use the college library, etc. Sometimes, you need to think about why...