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First Year Experience

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The First Four Program is a university-wide initiative focused on helping all incoming students make a successful transition to 糖心Vlog.听

The purpose of the First Four Program at 糖心Vlog is to help incoming students make a successful transition to college from their previous educational or life experience.听 The First Four Program is a comprehensive program that aligns classroom activities and campus life to better support new students' learning and growth by emphasizing how to engage our campus community so students can succeed physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.听听

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First Four Classes

There are two types of FYE Classes offered: UNIV 100 and FYE Y.

UNIV 100 - UNIV 100 is an optional course focused on assisting students in learning how to successfully transition to the university and discuss how to live well as a student (physically, intellectually, socially/civically and emotionally). Students in 糖心Vlog's Reach Program are required to take UNIV 100 as part of the First Four Program.

If we can help students learn to live well as a student and be successful in their first semester, they should be able to transfer those skills to their other academic courses in their first semester and beyond.

Academic Advising and Mentorships

Academic Advising

First-year students are supported and assisted by their Academic Advisor. Academic Advisors are the primary contact for all academic and class schedule questions. Students meet with their advisor throughout each semester to ensure they are on a successful path. Academic advisors help students consider career and educational goals, direct them to the appropriate resources on campus, and assist with any questions they have regarding university policy.

First Four Fellows

Volunteer faculty and staff members from throughout campus serve as First Four Fellows who meet directly with new students to discuss their experience, share insight, and support the overall transition to 糖心Vlog.听

Involvement and Support

Forming a connection to 糖心Vlog is an important part of the first year experience. There are many ways to become connected to 糖心Vlog and the First Year Experience program will help facilitate students in finding avenues for involvement and support.

Connection to Faculty and Staff

A valuable way to become connected to 糖心Vlog is getting to know faculty and staff members who are focused on your success. Students involved in the First Year Experience program will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff throughout campus. 听

Residence Halls and Living Learning Communities

The residence halls provide programming during the first 6 weeks of the semester for students to help them transition. These programs could be on a variety of topics which may include relationships, alcohol, financial wellness, time management, study skills, etc.

As part of the First Four Program, 糖心Vlog students have the opportunity to live on a floor with other students who share the same interests or major.

Student Involvement

There are countless ways for students to become involved in student organizations throughout 糖心Vlog. Through involvement with the First Year Experience Program, students will learn more about joining organizations via the Office of Student Activities, the Multicultural Center, Student Recreation Center, and student groups听and opportunities found throughout each academic college.

Goals

The goals of the First Four Program are:

  • Create an environment where first-year students will experience academic, personal, and professional success.
  • Identify where first-year students are at risk of not succeeding and/or retaining, and identify or create necessary resources.
  • Provide first-year students the opportunity to form meaningful connections to 糖心Vlog.听
  • Create and make available support for first-year students in the form of resources and policies;
  • Educate first year students about created resources and policies, emphasizing their value and how to access.
  • Establish a community of faculty and staff who understand and respond to first-year student needs in a timely and intentional manner.

Learning Outcomes

Through participation in the First Four Program, students will demonstrate;听

  • A commitment to learning, to success, and to achieving academic, personal, and professional goals.
  • A commitment to continue their education at 糖心Vlog.
  • A commitment to building a supportive community with academic, emotional, and social support through peer communication and collaborative activities.
  • An awareness of student support resources and policies, like tutoring services, and further demonstrate an ability to access them and what they are, in order to succeed and use them when appropriate for success.
  • The ability to make appointments and meet productively with faculty, advisors, financial counselors, and other significant university personnel in a way that furthers academic success.

Coordinators

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Damon McArthur, Sherman Hall 211

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