As our next Academic Support Coordinator, do you believe you should build rapport with students that you work with? If yes, how would you go about doing that?

"Absolutely, rapport is essential. Students respond positively when they feel cared for and feel a genuine connection with who is working with them. The same is true for an Academic Support Coordinator too. I build rapport by getting to know the people in their lives during one-on-one talks. I also build rapport and trust by following through on my word and by listening and responding to students and colleagues alike. My word is only as good as the actions that reinforce them, and so I make a point of following through on my commitments to the best of my ability."

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