The new academic year is underway, and the entire college community is invited to assist new students successfully transition into college life. One way to help is to wear a bright blue "Ask Me" button! Once again, the Academic Senate and Outreach and School Relations are inviting faculty, staff and managers to participate in this program for the first two weeks of the semester. This gesture helps students feel at home on campus – research indicates that students are more likely to succeed when they feel like they are valued, and the first two weeks of classes are critical to their success. Employees are encouraged to wear the magnetized buttons and answer questions or direct students to Welcome Week tents for more information. This direct contact lets students know we care about them and helps ease the move to a new learning environment. New this year – buttons for Spanish speakers! Please use your button from last semester; additional buttons are available via the office of Outreach and School Relations at extension 3487 or stop by Student Services Center Room 206. Thank you to everyone for participating!