Freshman Intensive Studies Summer Advising Workshop July 2009 Presented by: Dean Mark Sapara and Prof. Mary Ford Dean Mark Sapara and Prof. Mary Ford

Features of the FIS Program All students enter as Undeclared majors in Becton College of Arts & Sciences Most students will have a reduced credit load during the first semester (13-14 credits, depending on major) FIS pre-selected courses in English, Math and History/Social Sciences (integrated and non-integrated) An additional hour of instructional support for pre- selected courses Individual and Group Learning Assistance, Study Groups and Academic Skills Workshops FIS-only Freshman Seminars Midterm Grade Reporting/Academic Alert

Learning Assistance and Academic Support Individual appointments with a Learning Specialist to work on study skills and learning strategies Group Workshops on Academic Skills Study Groups Writing Assistance Reading Strategies

Two additional financial benefits A grant to cover two (2) Tuition-Free courses (6 credits) during the 1 st Summer Session 2010 (May 24-July 2) taken at the College at Florham OR Metropolitan Campus (course fees and housing not included) $2,000 annually renewable grant (up to 3 additional years) for students who successfully complete the FIS program. Students must have a 2.0 GPA by the end of the summer session with 28 credit hours successfully completed for the year, including non-credit developmental courses.

What does FIS expect from you? To rise to the high academic standards set by FDU, regardless of your profile as an incoming student To be open to new learning and study strategies that may differ from what you experienced in high school To seek assistance, advice and support when needed To communicate your challenges and successes to your parents and relatives To take charge in problem-solving, including conflict resolution, and not rely on others to do it for you

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) What is it? FEDERAL LAW ENACTED 1974 PROTECTS THE PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS Except for directory information, the university cannot release confidential educational records (example – grades & transcripts) without student authorization

What if the student signs the FERPA Waiver Form granting consent? Since FERPA pertains to educational records, the waiver form does not entitle parents or guardians to receive information about students’ progress (including grades) during the FIS year. No information regarding grades and progress can be given out over the phone to anyone, including the student.

Students with Learning Disabilities What support can you get as an FIS student? What is not provided by FIS?  If eligible, FIS students will receive accommodations, as determined by the Director of Special Student Services in compliance with ADA standards  The Learning Specialist offers assistance in general academic and study skills  We do not inform professors of students’ accommodations  We do not provide specific Meta-cognitive Strategies for diagnosed learning disabilities  We do not proctor exams for students given extra time as part of their accommodations

How does a student go about receiving accommodations? Contact Dr. Brenda Jackson, Director of Special Student Services, immediately to review the IEP and determine if your student is eligible for accommodations. ( ; Students are asked to report any accommodations to their professors at the beginning of the semester, even though professors are notified by letter of any accommodations. Students MUST NOT wait until the day of the test. Students do not have to report their accommodations to the FIS staff—it is optional.

The FIS Advising Process Academic Advising –Summer 2009 Orientation (for fall course schedule) –Fall 2009 semester (for spring course schedule) –Spring semester for Summer scheduling, including a workshop to help students make the transition from FIS to their second year –Students receive advising for their sophomore year schedules in either the Becton Advising Center or the Center for Business Students

Important Features of the FIS Program The program requires students to take FIS-only courses in the areas of English, mathematics, and history/social sciences (either Introduction to Sociology, American Government, General Psychology or Presenting History to the Public)—these classes come with a required 4 th hour of instructional support. The FIS program affords you the opportunity to complete your coursework with additional support that is distinct from other support services on campus. In the second semester, students are eligible to add an additional class if they are in good academic standing.

Understanding Your Schedule You will take between credits in the first semester. On a very limited basis, a few students will take 16 credits, depending on high school record and placement test results. Even though you are an Undeclared Major in Becton College of Arts & Sciences, your schedule is designed with your intended major in mind. We tried to avoid giving you more than 3 classes in a row. While creating your schedule, we considered, where possible, your specific needs (ex. student athletes’ practice schedules, commuting distance, outside obligations, etc).

Additional Important Info… You MUST be a full-time student 12+ credits = Full-Time 11 credits or fewer = Part-Time Why might this be important?  Financial Aid  Health Insurance  University Housing  Status in the FIS program Therefore, dropping courses in the first semester is NOT permitted. Therefore, dropping courses in the first semester is NOT permitted.

Reading Your ENGW U Florham-Madis New /02/09 12/23/09 09/FA Barbara Millman NAB 104 LEC MTH 12:45PM 02:00PM NAB 104 LEC M 02:10PM 03:00PM NAB 104 LEC M 02:10PM 03:00PM Course Subject Catalog # Section # Campus # of Credits Duration and Semester Instructor’s Name Class Location & Room # Type of Class (Lecture or Lab) Day(s) Class Meets Time Class Meets

Developmental Studies Courses are Non-Credits  Begin with a zero—ENGW 0198, MATH 0298/0299, and READ 0098  Do NOT count towards graduation requirements However they do…  Count for billing & insurance purposes  Count towards full-time status  Fulfill prerequisites for college level courses  Count towards credits needed to pledge a fraternity or sorority, have a car on campus sophomore year, improve your housing lottery number, and receive the FIS grant. You MUST pass these classes!

English Writing & Reading You are placed into one of the following courses:  ENGW 0198 Fundamentals of Writing (3 developmental credits; NO college credit given, but must be successfully completed to fulfill university requirements; 4 th hour required; class integrated with non-FIS students)  ENGW 1100 Writing Skills Workshop (3 college credits; Does not meet English requirement, but serves as a FREE elective to be used toward graduation requirements; includes FIS 4 th hour).  ENGW 1101 College Writing Workshop (3 college credits; meets the first writing requirement for all majors; includes FIS 4 th hour) Also... Based on the results of the Reading Comprehension portion of the Placement Test, you may have been placed in College Reading (READ 0098). This course meets for an hour each week and does not carry academic credit; retest given on the first day of class.

Mathematics You are placed into one of the following courses:  MATH 0298 Algebra Skills (3 developmental credits; 4 hours per week; NO college credit given, but must be successfully completed to fulfill university requirements) MATH 0299 Algebra Skills Lab (0 developmental credits; Required of all students taking MATH 0298; this hour will be devoted to helping students clarify concepts learned in lecture)  MATH 1104 Intermediate Algebra (4 college credits; Does not meet Math requirement, but serves as a FREE elective to be used toward graduation requirements.) MATH 0104 Intermediate Algebra Lab (0 developmental credits; Required of all MATH 0104 Intermediate Algebra Lab (0 developmental credits; Required of all students taking MATH 1104)  MATH 1128 Mathematical Methods (3 college credits; Meets the math requirement for all Liberal Arts, Business and Hotel majors; includes FIS 4 th hour) MATH 0128 Mathematical Methods Lab (0 credits; Required of all students MATH 0128 Mathematical Methods Lab (0 credits; Required of all students taking MATH 1128 taking MATH 1128  MATH 1107 (Precalculus) or MATH 1201 (Calculus I) (4 college credits; Meets the math requirement for Science, Math or Computer Science majors)

History and Social Sciences (3 cr.) You are placed into one of the following:  PSYC 1201 General Psychology  (FIS students only)  SOCI 1201 Introduction to Sociology  (10-13 FIS students integrated into each of two sections taught by Professor Mulraine. ALL FIS students come together for a 4 th hour )  HIST 2367 Presenting History to the Public  (15 FIS students in the new Learning Community integrated into a class with 10 non-FIS students. All FIS students come together for a 4 th hour)

4 th Course (3 cr.) Your 4 th course is selected for you based on the following criteria:  Requirements for your intended major  Academic interests as stated on the FIS Registration Worksheet  Amount and level of developmental coursework needed  The following are the most frequently scheduled 4 th courses: BUSI Business in a Global Society CSCI 1145 Computers and Computing SPCH 1107 Fundamentals of Speech Language Course (ARAB, SPAN, FREN, ITAL, JAPN, GERM)

FRSH 1000 Freshman Seminar (1 cr.) You are required to complete a one-credit Freshman Seminar that will assist you with the transition from high school to college. FIS students will take Freshman Seminar together.

Other Scheduling Possibilities Where possible and depending upon your academic record, major and interests, your schedule might include: 1-credit of Physical Education (PHED courses) 1-credit of Physical Education (PHED courses) 1-credit of Chorus (MUSIC 1020) 1-credit of Chorus (MUSIC 1020) 1-credit of Private Instruction in Music (additional fees required) 1-credit of Private Instruction in Music (additional fees required) An additional 3-credit course An additional 3-credit course

Worried about taking enough credits? Tuition Grant for TWO summer courses in Summer Session allows you to catch up. Students successfully completing 28 credits (including non-credit courses) at the end of their FIS year will be allowed to have a car on campus for sophomore year and are eligible for the renewable $2,000 FIS grant. Students can take up to 16 credits off-campus during their time at FDU.

What should you do before the fall semester begins? Check your Webmail Account daily (webmail.fdu.edu) –All students MUST have Webmail in order to access WebAdvisor and Blackboard. You can link this account to another address. Log in to WebAdvisor (webadvisor.fdu.edu) –View your course schedule and classroom assignments –Review your financial aid package and tuition bill –Your WebAdvisor ID and Password will be sent directly to your Webmail account. Access Webcampus through Blackboard (webcampus.fdu.edu) –To access course materials and course syllabi if your professors have posted these documents. –There is also an FIS Blackboard site with a lot of information (You will be enrolled as a user as soon as you have Webmail.) Consider becoming a fan of the FDU Freshman Intensive Studies Facebook group!

And Now… Any Questions???