ABSTRACT
There are predictable revealing moments in the lives of teachers that set the stage for a discussion of presence in the college classroom. Consider the following examples:
How do you cope with the strain of the minute before you begin your first class?
How much attention do you pay to protocol in your syllabus?
Do you encourage e-mail contact and religiously observe your office hours?
When you overhear your students describe you as tough, are you pleased or put off?
Do you fuss with your appearance or wear whatever is handy or clean?
How do you respond to suspect excuses for students’ failure to perform?
Do you strive to stay current with pop culture and language?
How do you feel when a student asks a question that you cannot answer?
