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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
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The Dean of Students’
Office Staff
Welcomes you to
FGCU!
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Does this sound familiar?
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Transitions
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It’s all about YOU!
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Getting Involved
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The Ultimate Goal!
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Campus Resources
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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: [email protected]
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Choices
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Know the Code!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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… 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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…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!