This webinar is based on The Essential “E” Strategy that was developed over 20+ years of dealing with a diverse population of traditional, non-traditional, classroom, and online students.  It entails EDUCATION about the distinctive qualities of contemporary students, the use of clear and specific course EXPECTATIONS and “No More Excuses” policies, plus the use of quality assignment instructions, EVALUATION checklists, and rubrics.  Also involved is a strong sense of EMPATHY for these unique students, instructors who hold and live by high moral standards and ETHICS, and inviting students to EVALUATE their instructors.  Lastly, the Essential “E” Strategy involves ENTICING students and ENGAGING them in course content.

The students who now fill our rosters seem to be full of excuses for their poor attendance, failure to meet assignment deadlines, and failure to show up for scheduled exams.  They challenge course content, test questions, and their grades on their assignments.  Without an in depth understanding of these young men and women, we find it challenging to get them to do what we want.

In this webinar, learn to appreciate your students, how to connect and build relationships with them. Hear about class policies that are not open for unsolicited interpretation.  Find out how to develop assignment guidelines that not only clarify what you want for the students, but also streamline your time and effort with grading. 

Learn strategies that will not sacrifice academic standards, will improve student success and satisfaction… strategies that will result in an improvement in their respect for you and appreciation for the work you demand.  Most of all, learn strategies that will help you get your students to do what you want.

• Differentiate the wants and needs of contemporary students from those of students of the past
• Appreciate how contemporary students developed into the unique yet diverse, creative yet demanding, confident and worldly generation of students
• Develop “no more excuses” course policies concerning attendance, tardiness, missing exams, and submitting late assignments
• Grade subjective essays, papers, and other projects and assignments so that students know the guiding principles used to determine their grade
• Provide guidelines that clarify course requirements and help gain the confidence and success of students
• Prevent burn out and remain motivated and inspired despite the demands of teaching
• Employ a variety of strategies that can be used immediately to build relationships, connect with students, and get them to look forward to coming to class and participating in activities
• Apply the Essential “E” Strategy to your teaching and get your students to do what you want

• New and seasoned college faculty
• Faculty who have grown tired and frustrated with student behaviors
• Faculty looking for ways to entice and engage students
• Deans of instruction
• Department chairs
• Academic affairs staff

Gloria Howell has over 25 years as a teacher, trainer, and coach in counseling and education.  She earned her B.S.Ed. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her M.S.Ed. from Old Dominion University in 1982 and has since devoted her career in multiple ways to helping people build better relationships to get what they want.   In both the private and public sector, Gloria worked as a family therapist, while establishing her career in higher education.  Her teaching experience includes the Virginia Community College System, a state university, and a private Catholic University where she served for several years as a college administrator and currently teaches and serves on the University Senate.

Gloria recently won an Excellence in Education award from the Virginia Community College System, as well as the Most Inspiring Faculty Award at Old Dominion University several years ago.  She is a member of the National Speakers Association and for the past 4 years, has been conducting faculty development sessions at local, state, and national teacher conferences on No More Excuses and How to Get Your Students to do What You Want.  Her most recent venture has been full day Teachers Who Inspire seminars.

Her article on The Essential E Strategy was published in both the Virginia Human Resources Today Magazine and the North Carolina Human Resources Review.  She has 12 articles published in Ezine Articles and 5 mini lectures on YouTube.

You may find Gloria participating in small, local races and walks and she is proud that she has completed 3 half-marathons and the Disney marathon.   With a passion for teaching, training, and coaching, and the skills and enthusiasm to motivate, she has the expertise to help people change and improve their lives and best of all, get what they want.