1. MOST Faculty TIPS: Make the of your meetings with by following these
Adopted from The University of Toledo

2. Seven Steps to a Successful Meeting!

3. STEP 1: Make an Appointment.
*See Syllabus for Instructor’s Office Hours.
*Visit Instructor During Office Hours.
*Uncertain of Office Hours? Ask Instructor!
*If Your Schedule Conflicts with Office Hours, Schedule a Meeting with Instructor!
*Indicate to instructor your concerns, and the amount of time needed for meeting when scheduling!

4. STEP 2: Establish Rapport.
*Be On Time for Your Appointment!
*When you Arrive:
Be Pleasant,
Smile,
Introduce Yourself (Name & Class),
Shake Hands when Appropriate.

5. STEP 3: Present Your Concern.
*Focus on the specific questions you have identified as problematic
*Have your Problem(s) written out so that the instructor can see where your difficulties are.

6. STEP 4: Provide Background Information.
*Briefly tell your instructor about your high school background and preparation for the course - if it is relevant to solving the problem.
*Explain the study strategies you’ve used to understand the material.

7. STEP 5: Redirect for Clarification
*If the instructor’s explanation isn’t clear, redirect his/her attention to the specific point where you became confused.
“Talk through” your problem so that the instructor hears your reasoning.

8. Step 6: Summarize Resolution of the Problem
“I was missing this step in…”
“I need to apply this...”

9. STEP 7: Thank Your Instructor
*And ask if it is
permissible
for you to come
back if
necessary.