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When should I mediate a student dispute?

I’m some times asked about when mediation is an appropriate venue for addressing student concerns. The short answer is:  You can mediate any dispute at anytime, providing the parties want to mediate and certain conditions are met. I’ll discuss these … Continue reading

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Does Langara have a student attendance policy?

I attended a faculty training session not long ago and one of the questions pertained to student attendance and what faculty could do if students don’t attend classes. On the Langara “Student Responsibilities” page there is a statement about attendance. … Continue reading

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Careers Café Post – Helping anxious students

Nicola Koper provides tips for faculty on how to help students who seem to be struggling. Some of her suggestions are: Give some consideration to the idea that a failure to meet requirements may be a symptom of over-achievement, not … Continue reading

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