About the office
Who are the supervisors?
Mrs. Heather, Ms. Myrna, Ms. Yari, Ms. Valeria, and Mrs. Jess
What 2 things makes a LC unique compared to other classes?
1. Linked classes
2. Linked assignments
What is the main goal of a FYS class?
To prepare first year students as they start their college careers.
What is Faculty Advising? Common Experience?
Faculty Advising: A program that pairs first year students with a faculty mentor for the student's first year here at TAMUSA.
Common Experience: A year long initiative that encourages intellectual conversations through the common experience book.
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Elissa
As a Student Worker, how many disciplinary points could we start off with?
15 points
Who is the LC Director?
Deshaun
Who is the FYS director?
Mayvin
Who is the Director of Faculty Advising? Common Experience?
Faculty Advising: Rafika
Common Experience: Kassy
This peer leader has had 3 types of karaoke machines growing up
Mariah
What is our Mission Statement
Mission Statement: The Office of First-Year Experience promotes a student-centered environment that supports all students during their transitions to discover, engage, and connect at A&M-San Antonio.
(True / False) All students are welcomed to LC events.
False: LC events cater to LC students
What is the PL in charge of doing after having a one-on-one with their students?
Document their meeting on their mentor tracking sheet.
What is the Faculty Advising theme for Fall 2022? Common Experience theme?
Faculty Advising: Monsters Inc. University
Common Experience: Cultivating me to understand the complexities of we.
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Emily
What is the semester GPA required for this office to maintain? Cumulative GPA?
2.75 minimum
What are the student requirements to joining a Learning Community?
1. Must be part of their degree plan
2.The student must register for the Learning Community through self registration
What is Mrs. Jess' official position?
Faculty/Directory, First-Year Seminar
What are the four components for Common Experience?
Speaker Series, First-Year Seminar, Extended Conversations, and Arts
This peer leader has seen 19 people in concert
Kassy
What is the maximum amount of times that the phone rings before you answer it?
2 times
What are the four types of LC
1. Mega
2. Traditional
3. Themed
4. Career Focused
What resource is available to us for presentations relating to the CE book?
Learning with PL's presentations.
How often should faculty members check in with their students?
Weekly or Bi-Monthly
This Peer Leader was in a pageant without knowing when they were in the 3rd grade
Ashley M.