Building Rapport Quickly: Connection Strategies to Support Community

Event Instances

• Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00 P.M.

Event Details

This session is part of the 20 Minutes and Go: A Professional Development Series for Part-time Lecturers.

In any learning environment, connection matters just as much as content. However, when time is tight and contact hours are limited, it can feel like you have a much shorter runway to build meaningful relationships with your students.

This session offers simple, low-effort strategies for establishing trust and a sense of belonging from day one. We will explore how "small moves" can make a significant difference in student engagement.

This live session will be virtual via Microsoft Teams. Please register for the event to receive the Teams link.