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Excited about new students and returning students.

Apprehensive about how the math redesign will play out with the corequisites.

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Excited to launch the core courses in our new AI program starting this fall. I also worry about this because the concepts are tough to master (for me) and it seems to be in a state of constant change.

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Most apprehensive about student housing and having things cleaned not only on campus but off campus

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1.) The opportunity to learn and grow. Having amazing people to work with!

2.) Staying ahead of the ball in life’s ever changing path, and doing it well!

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Apprehensive... That new hire and I will be able to coordinate well and advance the Funding for Student department

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1. Most excited about our diverse cohort this year. Great students from many different backgrounds.

2. Most apprehensive about adapting lab space to accommodate lectures and maintain quality instruction.

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Many newly added programs, degrees, and certificates. Furthering the mission to reduce poverty in Douglas County.

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Increase in students applying for admissions and increase in classes.

I am apprehensive about the student to advisor ratio as our students increase. Need more advisors.

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Recruit launch. Recruit launch.

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Working with awesome people!

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Most excited for the New Medical/Welcome Center building.

Most apprehensive about…same.

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Apprehensive about long winter break. I hope my first year students don’t forget how to weld. ;)

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Seeing our students continue from pre-college programs into college.

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Most apprehensive to see what this years FAFSA, a year that just keeps on giving has yet to give!

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Hiring new PT ETPL

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Giving back to my community some of the wonderful knowledge I've been given over the years 😀

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Excited to get to work with our new large freshman cohort!

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Being part of new student success stories and celebrations.

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Helping students and being a bridge for them when it comes to them coming in for the first time or returning.

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I am most appreciative about the time in which courses are offered, many students need a variety of classes offered throughout the day and in the evening.

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Our new office-mate/Dean in CWT, Crystal!

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Excited to interact with new students and community partners

Apprehensive about recruitment and retention

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Most excited to hear Riverhawk Squawk more.

Most apprehensive about spiders. They terrify me.

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Getting reconnected with students and supporting them however that looks.

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Most excited for the diversity in our students for this years program

Most apprehensive about leaving for maternity leave in the middle of the year

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Excited: The opportunity to incorporate Halloween themed instruction in the classroom. Apprehensive: finding out how many of my popular culture references became outdated this year.

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The warm chocolate chip cookies at the Friendly Kitchen and seeing students being on campus!

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I'm most excited to meet the new students.

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Working at the Best Community College with the best students in the Nation!!!

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Excited to see how the moves in Student Service work for our students.

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I am most excited about graduation and I am most apprehensive about not having the capacity to be there for every student.

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1. Greater challenges, greater successes for students.

2. Being held back by red tape.

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The 60th Celebration!

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Excited to be back in the classroom and trying out some new Chemistry demos.

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Excited about welcoming students, the impact of new pathways, growth in programs. Apprehensive about available space!

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I’m most excited to see what campus/student life is all about when this school year gets underway and be more involved since I’m new!

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Excited: starting a new career and helping students better themselves

Apprehensive: navigating a new career, but everyone I’ve met has offered tons of help!

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Seeing new students coming to UCC this year and watching them achieve there goals in pursuing a degree or certificate!🫶

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Most excited about working with students. Most apprehensive about starting a new role.

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Excited to get our upward bound students to perform the riverhawk squawk!!!!

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Excited to see our learners develop their confidence! THEY CAN DO IT!

Most apprehensive about the salary bargaining and wondering if my salary will FINALLY reflect my market value and contribution.

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My daughter is starting her freshman year at UCC (same answer to both questions 🙂).

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I’m excited about meeting new students and watching them succeed in getting their GED.

I’m most apprehensive about potential new changes.

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High school students on campus or participating in dual credit or EOP!

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Free food.;)

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Excited to see students participate in all of our events!

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Most apprehensive about team teaching with Bryan

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The plethora of colors produced by the human body.

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Excited to have students on campus

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Excited for new programs and partnerships.

Apprehensive about students starting some programs mid year in terms of working around prerequisites that are taught in Fall.

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Learning technology that excited middle school kids

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Most excited for students to be back on campus. Most apprehensive about inadequate staffing.

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Excited: creating new activities for the nursing students. And finishing my Masters!

apprehensive: creative brain fog

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Excited to gain more connections in the community

Apprehensive to put myself out there and gain more connections in the community 🤣

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Excited about teaching the riveting, exciting, and boredom-killing subject that is renaissance music!! 🎻🕺

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I am most excited for the changes in our department and being down on main campus rather than secluded!

I am most apprehensive about the unknown and finding the right people!

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All the new students!

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Classes starting and having students back in the classroom

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Fresh start, all things are possible!

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Helping my team grow and flourish

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Growing more pathways and connections with high school age students

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Charcuterie later today!

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1. I am most excited to teach new and returning students.

2. Apprehensive about the 3 day finals week.

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Being a part of EMS & Fire Science

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Excited for everything we are doing!

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meeting new students

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As a new employee I am most excited about being part of this community.

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I am excited for growing programs that bring a versatile and diverse population to the college and into student housing.

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Excited to see students again!

Nervous about getting everything ready for classes.

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Excited - seeing returning students!

Apprehensive - more of a work load with larger and more classes.

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Expanding programs is what I am most excited about.

I am most apprehensive about the rapid growth and having adequate resources.

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Team teaching a new (to me) course

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The new trash cans

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Welcoming students, growth in programs

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New programs to serve the community!

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1. New students and new programs for students

2. Space for growth

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Excited to see who my new boss will be!

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Excited to teach a new class for me. Apprehensive about getting back into the “grind” after summer. :(

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I’m most excited about my old students returning, but also for new students to show up and learn something.

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New programs!

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Student Housing

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Apprehensive about serving everyone well.

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Excited about new opportunities! Students! New ideas!!!

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60th celebration 🍾

60th celebration 😵‍💫

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The 60th celebration!!

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Excited about getting back to teaching

Apprehensive about not having a department chair

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All of our new students