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One comment to keep books and manipulatives tidy and organized resonated with me. That very next day I reorganized and replenished the personal whiteboards! 

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Director:

1.      Implements a servant leadership style with a strong dash of optimism and inspiration

2.      Has had experience with immigrant and international student populations

3.      Has empathy with the needs of our students and a strong desire to help them succeed with their long-term goals

4.      Communicates clearly, transparently, regularly

5.      Keeps an open-door policy for communication

6.      Provides and receives constructive feedback

7.      Can balance empathy and understanding with practical needs of a changing educational environment and budget constraints

8.      Has the ability to apply change constructively, hopefully with input from our dept (when relevant)

9.      Has creative approaches to classes and seeking grant funding

Coordinator:

·         Has empathy with the needs of our students and the challenges of being an instructor

·         Communicates clearly, transparently, regularly

·         Develops collaborative relationships, internally and externally with our community

·         Has understanding of the nuances of effective assessment and placement

·         Has a strong collaborative workstyle

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I echo much of what is shared here (many positive ideas!) and want to underscore  recognition of shared mutual goals, cooperation, clear communication, compromise, and a mutual give-and-take.

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I value trust, cooperation, accountability, equity and clear communication.  I appreciate a team that’s genuinely student-centered and wants to work collaboratively to help students succeed.

I also wish we would celebrate the wins and milestones more consistently to develop more community.  Life is challenging enough with so many difficult things around us, so...

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...I also value Fun :)

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Understanding we are all working towards common goals rather than competing
Willingness to share knowledge, materials, ideas, et al
Helping & supporting each other when needs arise

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Someone who learns quickly and is able to navigate various "systems."
Someone who is very collaborative in order to create courses with other departments or industries.
Someone who is a creative problem solver.
Someone who builds on/uses the strengths of faculty and staff.
Someone who is organized and detailed-oriented.
Someone who has been faculty.

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Director- advocate for us and our students w/administration. Share information and changes transparently. 

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Director- advocate for us and our students w/administration. Share information and changes transparently. 

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Coordinator- Listen, summarize, integrate everyone's ideas and proposals, consider how to implement them, give us feedback on the outcomes.

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Support, empathy, trust, respect, sharing. 

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Support, empathy, trust, respect, sharing. 

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A chance to use my creativity and do what is right for my students in any given moment. 

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A chance to use my creativity and do what is right for my students in any given moment. 

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For both positions, ELL/ABE teaching experience, deep understanding of our students' lives and their needs, excellent organization and communication skills.
Both positions need to recognize the strengths and experiences of TL/ESOL staff and be open to discussing ideas and concerns as they come up.

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Willingness to problem solve, work together when changes are needed. Patience.

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Collaborating with colleagues and staff to make the program run smoothly for all of us and our students.

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Both positions: someone who is kind, fair, wise, and a dedicated leader just like the person in the picture!

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Clear communication
Trust
Grace
Bringing out the best in each other
Listening ear / sounding board
Giving ideas or suggestions rather than expressing only one way to do something

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Positive and supportive colleagues and supervisor.
Ability to work as a team and collaborate while also respecting different styles and strengths. Not a one fits all method.
Trust that we are all doing our best.

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Director - Someone with a lot of experience teaching in ELL/ESOL, preferably also as an adjunct. A mother-hen type rather than a talking-head type.

Coordinator - highly organized, easily accessible, efficient communicator, teaching experience.

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Acceptance of individuality. Clear and efficient communication. The space and "safety" to speak and be heard.

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Trust, autonomy, respect. Being heard and valued. A family-style workplace where colleagues support and take care of each other.

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Teamwork. Transparent. In some senses, a servant heart/attitude while having a bulldog tenacity to see the program grow and be at its best. A clear understanding of our student populations and their challenges/needs.

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Building a positive work environment- Kroontje

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Building a positive work environment- Kroontje

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Listen – Be open and encouraging to hear others’ ideas and solutions without judgment.

Communicate often – Keep everyone informed frequently and transparently.

Working toward clear goals – Clear goals motivate and inspire.

Collaboration and diversity – I am at my best when I am able to make the best use of my strengths and I know this is true for others. When I am allowed to work at my strengths, and I allow others to work at their own strengths, the best results can be achieved.  We collaborate to the best interest of our students.

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Robin Preisinger: Director - I would like to see someone who is collaborative and who values the team that they've got; who is ready to dig in and work hard  - by that I mean learning and problem-solving, and someone who will build healthy working relationships with faculty and staff and International Programs, as well as other key groups across campus. This person needs to either know or learn how to write/manage grants. They need to develop a vision for the program.

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Robin Preisinger: Director - I would like to see someone who is collaborative and who values the team that they've got; who is ready to dig in and work hard  - by that I mean learning and problem-solving, and someone who will build healthy working relationships with faculty and staff and International Programs, as well as other key groups across campus. This person needs to either know or learn how to write/manage grants. They need to develop a vision for the program.

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Coordinator: I would like to see a person who will collaborate well with the Director, Program Specialist, Advisor, faculty and International Programs. This person needs to be flexible, willing to flex their time for TL and ESOL testing as well as special IP programs. They need to be responsive to needs that come up unexpectedly. They need to be personable and good communicators with the folks they work with, students, fellow colleagues and international partners.

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Robin Preisinger: Q #2: I need clear communication, the approach that we are all doing our best and that grace is in order when things are less than perfect, the attitude that we will figure things out.

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Robin Preisinger: Q #2: I need clear communication, the approach that we are all doing our best and that grace is in order when things are less than perfect, the attitude that we will figure things out.

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I hope new administrators entering a program which is new to them would have the humility and graciousness to witness what has transpired through the program's history.
Also I'd like seeing new administrators who have the people skills to make suggestions or changes that we can understand and appreciate.

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Robin Preisinger Q:#1 I value commitment to doing one's best, collaboration and problem-solving. I want to know if there are problems people are dealing with early, before they become big issues. 

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Robin Preisinger Q:#1 I value commitment to doing one's best, collaboration and problem-solving. I want to know if there are problems people are dealing with early, before they become big issues. 

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I think I would need and appreciate the expertise of others with experience in other realms within ELL/ESOL/TL and the grace to help and share when/if others teach in a new area within our programs.

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I value trust in one another, the assumption that we are professionals who value the welfare of our students

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I value trust in one another, the assumption that we are professionals who value the welfare of our students

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The hallmarks of my perfect work environment would be where my work and input is valued, I am supported in my job by my supervisor, I am trusted and I can trust my colleagues, laughter fills my classroom and meetings, there is openness to new ideas, and an ample supply of chocolate is always at hand.

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1. They should think of new ways to meet our community's needs.  New classes...new formats for classes, etc.

2. They need to be a servant-leader who respects and validates the team they work with.

3. They need to be transparent with our budget.

4. They need to communicate with staff regularly.

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I would like to see someone who can easily and knowledgeably evaluate incoming students for more accurate placements.

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1. Stay flexible and cheerful.

2. Keep books and manipulatives tidy and organized.

3. Chat after class.

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I value collaboration. We ALL have good ideas to share.

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The first words that come to mind are: great communication skills, visionary, creative problem solver, positive, kind. 

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The first words that come to mind are: great communication skills, visionary, creative problem solver, positive, kind. 

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Relationships! Knowing that our interactions not only are getting the job done, but opportunities to get to know each other more.

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Relationships! Knowing that our interactions not only are getting the job done, but opportunities to get to know each other more.

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I also value having opportunities to support co-workers--either with a cheerful email, sharing resources, or more!

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I also value having opportunities to support co-workers--either with a cheerful email, sharing resources, or more!

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"Clarity is kindness" has really resonated with me in so many areas with work... knowing expectations and how our various roles relate. 

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"Clarity is kindness" has really resonated with me in so many areas with work... knowing expectations and how our various roles relate. 

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respect for others' styles and bandwidth; a feeling of acceptance for who I am; patience; forgiveness; honest, open communication.

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A director and coordinator who have the soft skills of self-awareness, and respect for diversity (of opinions as well as working styles)--and ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in person and in emails. A coordinator who is engaging, organized, adaptable and willing to learn.

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I'd like to have a director who has teaching experience in BEdA; isn't into micro-managing; values the expertise around them and is not threatened by it; will rely on others for help if needed; is able to give honest, constructive criticism; will hold people accountable while providing strong support

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a clear understanding of what my job duties are and what are the duties of others, so we know what our boundaries are and will respect those boundaries

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I value a work environment that is built on trust. Trust that our colleagues can do their job well, trust that problems or concerns will be communicated directly to the person(s) involved.--PB

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Experience as an instructor in a similar division. An understanding of the tasks and challenges facing ELL instructors, many of who work evenings and don't have the luxury of being available at a computer during the day for paperwork and unending emails.

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a little patience and friendliness goes a long way

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support with administrative tasks and student queries. Knowing where to turn when I am lost.

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Director: Leadership experience and marketing strategies.

Coordinator: Abilities in excel and high organizational skills.

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Positivity and Open Mindedness.