Dr. Bill Davis of Washington State University discusses two simple, non-content interventions that improve student success and decrease the equity gap.  You will be amazed how a simple wording change to a syllabus, and how a straightforward email of encouragement can improve student success and decrease the equity gap of your courses.  This is an important episode for all faculty.  A few positively worded statements can help your students succeed.  All of your students.  Listen and let us know what you think at teachingforstudentsuccess.org.