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It sounds like there are a lot of us first time adjuncts
showing up here. I thought it would be fun to have one post
to introduce ourselves and share experiences.

I'm teaching an algebra based physics class this fall. I
taught a couple of classes right out of college and then
worked as an engineer for a large company for several years.
I am just getting back into the workforce after taking time
off to be with my children.

A few things I'm doing to set the tone is to try and be
incredibly organized with policies, procedures and
expectations for my class up front and then stick to them.
I realize that things will come up that may require some
adjusting during the semester, but I think if you can let
them know what to expect for the class on that first day, it
goes a long way in preventing problems down the road.  

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