Half of instructors made efforts to build relationships through sharing their desire to learn student names. Others prompted the use of office hours for discussion of class or shared interests.

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Topics that were too niche for the remaining 8 were put in the "other" category:
- Unique instructor-student relationship building
- Academic honesty
- Use of course alumni

Making a First Impression: Exploring What Instructors Do and Say on the First Day of Introductory STEM Courses - Other

Lane, A. K., Meaders, C. L., Shuman, J. K., Stetzer, M. R., Vinson, E. L., Couch, B. A., Smith, M. K., & Stains, M. (2021). Making a First Impression: Exploring What Instructors Do and Say on the First Day of Introductory STEM Courses. CBE life sciences education, 20(1), ar7. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.20-05-0098 

Making a First Impression: Exploring What Instructors Do and Say on the First Day of Introductory STEM Courses

52% of instructors discussed academic honesty on the first day with different emphasis such as taking time away from other student interactions while others sympathized with those who didn't intentionally do so.

Making a First Impression: Exploring What Instructors Do and Say on the First Day of Introductory STEM Courses - Academic honesty

Around 20% of instructors used course alumni to share tips, feedback, and advice from former students to present students.

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