Building Relationships Online: Faculty Practices That Make a Difference

Led by Tracy Caldwell, with Laura Eklund, Karen Olesch, Kelley Cronin and Jennifer Ruffin. Strong faculty-student relationships help online learners feel recognized, supported, and connected to their courses. In this practical professional development session, faculty colleagues will share successful strategies for creating an authentic online presence, providing individualized feedback, engaging meaningfully in discussions, and reconnecting with students who begin to disengage. Participants will leave with realistic, manageable ideas they can incorporate into their course.