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The First Year Experience
Andy Cinoman, Ph.D.; Director, New Student Programs
Allison Dieppa, Composition Instructor & OBOC Ambassador
Cindy Lyons/Julie Gleason; Asst. Dean of Students
Jameson Moschella, Assoc. Director, Housing & Residence Life
Stacey Parker, Director, Center for Academic Achievement
Eagle View Orientation 2015
Florida Gulf Coast University
The Dean of Students’
Office Staff
Welcomes you to
FGCU!
Does this sound familiar?
Transitions
It’s all about YOU!
Getting Involved
The Ultimate Goal!
Campus Resources
Brandon Washington, Director and Title IX
CoordinatorOffice of Institutional
Equity and ComplianceEdwards Hall 114
10501 University Blvd. S.Fort Myers, FL 33965
Phone: (239) 745-4366Email: bwashington@fgcu.e
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Choices
Know the Code!
1. You belong here!2. Engage in campus life.3. Focus on academics.4. Take care of yourself.5. Make the most of your experience!
Joining the Academic Community at FGCU – It’s a Partnership!
o Faculty expectations of students:o Be prompt, prepared and respectful;o Each course syllabus is like a contract
– read them carefully! o Be familiar with policies and
expectations outlined on the syllabus;o Seek assistance…sooner rather than
later. Your professors are there to help.o Visit office hours.
The Classroom Community
o To get the most out of each class:o Engage with the material and ideas.o Participate in class activities and
discussions. o Take part in your own LEARNING. o Put your cell phones away unless you
are invited to use them in class. o Connect with the students who are also
in your courses. Share the experience!
Proper Email Etiquette
o Use titles (Dr., Professor, etc.) when addressing your professors.
o Make your purpose for writing clear.o Write professionally and revise! You
only get one chance to make a strong first impression.
o Be patient when waiting for a reply.o Be polite: please and thank you go a
long way!
Making the Grade
o Grades are earned.o To earn an “A” , you have to submit
outstanding work consistently.o Manage your time! o Have honesty and integrity in your
work.o Schoolwork comes first, always.
One Book, One Campus Reading Project 2015
o What: Read The Circle, by Dave Eggerso Who: ENC 1101 students (Fall semester)o Why: To help First Year Students prepare
intellectually for the academic journey ahead
o When: Read the book this summer, prior to the start of the Fall semester
o What Else: Review the Study Guide
About the Study Guide…
o Go to A-Z index on the FGCU website
o Go to “O”o Click on One Book, One Campuso Pull up study guideo Read questionso Think critically
Getting Engaged Academically
o First year students at FGCU have reported two main academic concerns as they enter college:o Being academically successfulo Managing their time
o Engaging in academic endeavors outside of the classroom allows students to:o Meet other FGCU students (i.e.
study groups)o Build relationships with faculty and
staffo Establish habits of academic
success
… Success Matters!
o Academic Retention Program:o Eagle Success Programo Student Success Workshopso Individualized Academic Coaching
o Instructional Support Program:o Instructional Support Tutoring Labso Supplemental Instruction
First Year Residential Experience
o Living On-Campus may be your first independent living experience, so…
oBe intentional about expectations when you complete your roommate agreement form;
oBe open to the various backgrounds of your roommates and hall-mates;
oCommunicate with your roommate/s so small problems don’t turn into big ones;
oRespect one another.
First Year Residential Experience
o Getting involved in your first 6 weeks on-campus is really important!
oMeet your Resident Assistant: They are one of your greatest resources;
oAttend a WOW program, a FYRE Friday program, an RA Program, or an Area Council program;
oAttend an Area Council meeting and run for an officer position.
First Year Residential Experience
o Support Services are right at your fingertips:o Visit our First Year Advising Office in
Eagle Hall;o Take a class in South Village;o Meet with a faculty member;o Attend an Academic Skills
Workshop;o Attend a tutoring session.
…some things to remember:o Attending college brings new
FREEDOM, but with freedom…comes RESPONSIBILITY.
o You create your own FGCU experience!
o You are NOT the only one who…
o When things get stressful, remind yourself that YOU CAN DO THIS!