Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 1 2006-2007 ~ Information Session Montgomery College.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Chapter 5 Transfer of Training

Advertisements

Advisor/Counselor Training I ACT I History of ACT I History of ACT I Purpose Purpose ACT I Presentation Methods ACT I Presentation Methods Expectations.

Catherine Andersen Advisor/Institute Fellow JNGI Associate Provost and Chief Enrollment and Marketing Office Gallaudet University, Washington,

UCSC History. UCSC: A brief history 60s University Placement Committee A lot of field trips/interaction with employers.

Wendy Winter-Searcy, Arapahoe Community College Career and Transfer Center Judy Brobst, Colorado State University Career Center PLANNING THE NEXT TRANSITION:

2010 SACS-COC Annual Meeting December 6, 2010 CS-69 Administrative Program Review Assuring Quality in Administrative and Academic Support Units.

Student Focus Groups UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 1 Formative Evaluation Using Student Focus Groups Heidi M. Anderson, Ph.D. University of.

Center for Leadership and Involvement Presented by: Donna Freitag & Charlie Cahill.

LEEP Projects 3.0. What are LEEP Projects? 2 Summer experiences Offer real-world application of course material Allow authentic problem-solving experiences.

 Resident Assistant (RA)  8 month  9 month  12 month  LLC floors  Maintenance Assistant (MA)  9 month only  Desk Manager (DM)  8 month  9 month.

Achieving the Dream Report. Second year of Achieving the Dream implementation has begun Second year grant approval July Lumina reaction to first year.

Do you want to be a Resident Advisor?

An Overview for NMU Parents.  “FYE” stands for First Year Experience  FYE was designed with three goals in mind: help students develop strategies and.

The University of Wyoming Tier-1 Initiative Stage One: College of Engineering and Applied Science The Implementation Plan for FY2015-FY2020 K-14: Initiatives.

Engaging the First Year Student WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

First-Year Experience David Ross, Director. Background for FYE Programs ▫Nation-wide the majority of students drop out before completing 15 credits. ▫Research.

Year-Long Learning Communities Rethinking the Summer Bridge Nikolas Huot, Assistant Director for First-Year Programs.

Using the New CAS Standards to Assess Your Transfer Student Programs and Services Janet Marling, Executive Director National Institute for the Study of.

Student Development The Gateway to … Opportunity Accomplishment Financial Solution Student Success Achievement Student Life.

ANDREA REID EMPLOYABILITY COORDINATOR THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA Business smart: a 3-phase approach to inducting new students.

Office for Institutional Diversity CARES. CARES Staff Toni Thomas Director Kimberly Toomey Administrative Support Stephanie Mayberry Assistant Director/

Georgia State University Sadé Tramble, M.Ed- Academic Advisor

EPS 101 & FYE 101 Northern Arizona University. First Year Seminars... Freshmen Success hinges on:  Developing academic & intellectual competence  Establishing.

Strengthening Institutions Programs Title III

E ducational O pportunity P rogram “A Community of Support” S A C R A M E N T O S T A T E EOP ADMISSION INFORMATION AND SERVICES

Successful Transitions : A Seminar Course for New Transfer Students Virginia Donnell Middle Tennessee State University Institute for the Study of Transfer.

A.M.P. (Alumni Mentor Program). What is a Mentor?  A mentor is both a friend and a role model who supports and encourages a student in his/her academic.

Hunter College of CUNY

Key Communities and Objectives Outcomes- Based Assessment Telling the Story Results Closing the Loop.

Program Review  Health Profession Advising  Key Communities  Orientation and Transition Programs  Outreach and Support  Undeclared Advising.

Temple University Russell Conwell Learning Center Office of Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies GETTING INVOLVED IN RESEARCH AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY.

Mission of the COACH program The COACH position offers exceptional students the opportunity to be leaders to fellow students at BTC working towards their.

Aspiring Eagle Scholars Program: A Model for Success North Carolina Central University 10/24/07.

2011 NASPA Annual Conference  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  March 12–16, 2011 Pre-College Seminars Preparing Students for the First Two Weeks Monday, March.

Being a Successful Graduate Student  As a new graduate student, you are likely wondering:  What is graduate school like?  What should I expect?  Can.

BENNETT COLLEGE 900 EAST WASHINGTON STREET GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA DR. ROSALIND FUSE-HALL, PRESIDENT THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM DR. ALTHEA.

To provide a seamless, student-friendly, and cohesive framework that gives students the opportunity to develop skills in areas of leadership, service,

Student Development The Gateway to … Opportunities Accomplishment Financial Solutions Student Success Achievement Student Life.

First Tuesday Series February 2, SACS -- Quality Enhancement Plan SACS requires that universities develop a comprehensive plan to enhance student.

The Work of the Coach Identify target students and populations Maintain data on each interaction with students and families | Contact Summary Provide.

Research Opportunities at the Burnett Honors College Eric Drew Cooper Director of Undergraduate Research The Burnett Honors College.

Welcome to Your Career Center Professional Career Development Career Search Strategies Internship Job Listings Full-Time Job Listings Workshop Presentations.

California Collaborative Academic Advising Conference October 2015 Dr. Jennifer Coto, Professor of Counseling/ (STEM) 2 Coordinator Santiago Canyon College.

Program Services Coordinator Transfer Center Hiring Justification Soraya Sohrabi.

Arkansas Tech University’s College Student Personnel Master’s Program Overview 124 Crabaugh Hall – ATU Campus Russellville, AR

Orientation Student Leaders (OSLs) are a prestigious group of students who are recognized and called upon for their leadership and contributions to the.

The Freshman Year Experience. FYE The program is designed primarily for undecided students Two-semesters long Student development program.

A Brief Overview.  “FYE” stands for First Year Experience  FYE helps incoming freshman adjust to college life. They choose a “block” of courses to share.

Supporting Students with Disabilities in Making the Transition to College Pascuala Herrera, M.Ed. Professor, Learning Specialist Debbie Franzen, M.Ed.

Resident Adviser Information Sessions Office of Housing and Residential Education.

PARTNERING WITH PARENTS & FAMILIES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Brett Bruner, Director of Persistence & Retention | Fort Hays State University Dr. Cassy Bailey,

  The Indian River State College Ambassador Leadership Program is designed to recognize exemplary student leaders at IRSC.  Students.

Inspire a world of good TOUGH ENOUGH ARE YOU TO INSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?

University of Southern Mississippi

The Community Advisor Carnegie Mellon University Student Life

Inspire a world of good?.

The new Peak job program

Preparing for Graduate School

New Student Advising: The Highs and Lows of Group Advising

University Career Services Committee

Center For Faculty Excellence: Leadership and Faculty Development

CSSFYE’s Academic Support Programs

Dr. Mark Allen Poisel July 16, 2013

The CAMP Leaders Internship Program

Guided Pathways at California Community Colleges

Guided Pathways at California Community Colleges

Guided Pathways at California Community Colleges

Internship Bill of Rights

Eden Collegiate High School Eden CISD School Board Presentation

University of Southern Mississippi

Presentation transcript:

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program ~ Information Session Montgomery College ~ Germantown Campus ~ Pilot Program F irst Y ear E xperience (FYE) Student Ambassador Program

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 2 Welcome! FYE Student Ambassador Information Session Tyra Goodgain Coordinator, First-Year Experience (FYE) Program, Germantown ~ Debi Higbie-Holmes Director, Student-Life, Germantown

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 3 INFORMATION SESSION OVERVIEW Welcome and Introductions About The FYE Student Ambassador Program What is the program ~History and Progress of FYE at MC ~Core Elements of FYE Goals of The FYE Student Ambassador Program Role of the FYE Student Ambassador

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 4 Overview (Continued) Benefits of being a FYE Student Ambassador Required Qualifications Student Ambassador Training How To Apply What Happens Next

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 5 About the FYE Student Ambassador Program The Student Ambassador program will serve as a campus-specific pilot initiative under the First-Year Experience (FYE) at Montgomery College, Germantown campus during the academic year. The Counseling and Advising Department collaborated with The Office of Student Life to develop the Student Ambassador program based on the vision and goals of the First- Year Experience program. In Fall 2006 the Germantown First- Year Experience team applied for and were awarded a Make It Happen! Innovation Grant to implement the Student Ambassador program. The purpose of this initiative is to help facilitate the transition and adjustment of new students to their college experience at MC in and outside of the classroom. This will be accomplished by providing positive peer role models and on-going support to First-Year students by fostering support in academic performance and social development.

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 6 What Is the First-Year Experience (FYE) Program? …. a series of orientation activities and courses to help students ease into the demands of college life. FYE helps students connect with their professors, counselors, and peers, and prepares them for academic success at Montgomery College...and beyond!

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 7 FYE at MC: History & Progress ~Fall 2004: A credit course, either DS 107 (College Survival) & DS 104 ) Seminar for International Students ) is offered as the cornerstone of the FYE program. ~In Fall 2006: FYE will be a comprehensive, College- Wide program that consists of A series if Orientation Activities, Programs and courses.

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 8 The 5 Core Elements of FYE at MC Academic Advising & Counseling New Student Orientation (NSO) FYE Seminars & Alternative Course Offerings Development of an Education Plan FYE Activities & Resources

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 9 Goals of The FYE Student Ambassador Program Provide On-going guidance, support and encouragement for new students entering a new environment or experience. Encourage the development of meaningful relationships with faculty, staff and administrators. Provide Networking and the development of one-to-one relationships with peers. Positively affect the feeling of connectedness to the college and increase opportunities for student success and retention.

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 10 Role of the FYE Student Ambassador To Help facilitate the transition of first-Year Students by… ~ Participating in New Student Orientation (NSO) ~ Participating in Welcome Week ~ Assisting in facilitating classroom presentations in FYE seminars ~ Assisting in facilitating FYE workshops ~ Promoting and participate in FYE activities ~ Serving as advocates and mentors

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 11 Role of The FYE Student Ambassador Cont. The peer educator role is a valuable experience for most college students. For some it will last a year or two, for others it will chart new career objectives and lifelong personal change. Ender, S. & Newton, F. (2000. p.1). Students Helping Students. Jossey-Bass: San Francisco

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 12 Benefits of Being a FYE Student Ambassador ~ A unique opportunity to work with and develop cultivating relationships with MC students, faculty and staff ~ Development of leadership, mentoring and teaching skills ~ Valuable work experience ~ A semester stipend of $500

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 13 Benefits Continued… ~Increased self-awareness ~Greater awareness of campus resources ~Letters of recommendation for transfer and employment opportunities ~Resume enhancement ~Development of a co-curricular portfolio

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 14 Required Qualifications ~ Must be enrolled at MC ~ Must have completed 12 credit hours at MC ~ Must be in good academic standing ~ Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better ~ Must be able to make at least a 1 year commitment

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 15 FYE Student Ambassador Training Programs Orientation Session Spring Retreat & Team Building Weekly Group Meetings which includes: ~ Leadership Development ~ Teaching/Classroom Training ~ Mentoring Techniques

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 16 How to Apply 1.Attend a FYE Student Ambassador Information Session 2.Complete a FYE Student Ambassador Application packet 3.Provide one letter of recommendation from a MC faculty or staff member 4.Submit application by deadline

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 17 What Happens Next ? ~ Application review ~ Interviews & Selection ~ Notification of final status via mail ~ Orientation ~ Retreat ~ On-going Training

Tyra Goodgain & Debi Higbie-Holmes, Make It Happen! Innovation Grant: FYE Student Ambassadors Program 18 Thanks for your interest! FYE Student Ambassadors Montgomery College ~ Germantown