• To establish a rapport between you, the director of the DESK Program, and the students
• To “demystify” college to an extent by allowing students to ask questions regarding all aspects of the college experience

• Questions prepared by the students prior to the first workshop.  These can be in the form of individual lists of each student’s questions or a master list compiled by the classroom teacher(s).  The questions can be generated in a brainstorming/discussion session or by students working individually (in or out of class) on their own questions. (See sample list.) 
• Optional: a copy of the “Getting Acquainted Questionnaire” (See sample) for each student
• Optional: name tags or desk cards 

• Introduce yourself and asks students their names.
• Give a brief description of the DESK Program.
• Ask for questions from the students or read questions from the master list.  Answer the questions and discuss as time allows.
• Optional: Students can complete the “Getting Acquainted Questionnaire.”  These can be discussed in class by highlighting interesting, but not embarrassing, information about individual students, or these can be just collected for you to use to become familiar with the students.

This is a great opportunity to allow students to communicate with a college professor, one who is meeting them in their “comfort zone” and eager to work with them.  It is also an important first step in helping the students envision their success in post-secondary institutions. 

• What kinds of essays do students write in freshman composition?
• How much writing is there in freshman composition?
• Will I have to do research papers in freshman composition?
• Are the essays written in class or out of class?
• What happens if I miss class?
• What happens if I talk (sleep, chew gum) in class?
• Will I have to take tests in freshman composition?
• Can I write essays in ASL or do they have to be in English?
• How many English classes do I have to take in college?
• What kind of help can I get with my writing in college?
• How many students are in a class?
• Do you use lecture or discussion in class?
• Do the interpreters know sign language well?
• How do deaf students work with hearing students in class?
• Are you a hard or easy grader?
• What happens if I get lost on campus?
• How many students are in English classes?
• Have you had many deaf students in your classes?
• How do deaf students do in your classes?

Name ________________________________         Grade__________________
 

1. My favorite class in high school is   _________________________________

2. When I “grow up” I want to (be)    _________________________________

3. My least favorite class in high school is    _____________________________

4. The best thing about college will be    _______________________________

5. The worst thing about college will be   _______________________________

6. I will do well in college because  ___________________________________

7. One question I have about college is    _______________________________