First Year Experience Programs Updated May 19 2021

First Year Experience Programs Updated: May 19, 2021

Holistic Experience Students should move seamlessly from Orientation PEPS COLTS-CON JAMS Success Teams with the Interest Area being woven in at all points, create high touch support, case management and high impact practices, which are critical for the first-year experience.

First year students will feel a sense of community, be knowledgeable and able to apply the resources available to them; and feel supported in all aspects of their college experience. First year experience consist of: Orientation Peer mentors COLTS CON Welcome Week activities Proactive Registration On-going College Hour Activities Life skill workshops “Just in time” academic workshops ü College Success workshops ü Student clubs ü Faculty Office hours ü College-wide events (Speakers, BBQ, bands etc. ) ü

Develop a Pathway Experience Cohort: English, Math and introductory courses), students select path with counselor based on interest areas. Tailor English classes to interest areas which will create a natural cohort. CRER 137: Career Exploration tailored to each Interest Area, MBTI (full) Understanding yours and others’ perception and judgement, Strong (full) A further in -depth interest inventory using Holland Theory, Resume and Cover Letter creation with guidance from Career Center (8 Years)

Best Practices: Pasadena City College: More comprehensive Year One of PCC Pathways - PCC Pathways First Year Experience - Pasadena City College West Valley College: Course cohort First Year Experience | West Valley College

Additional conversations: ü Accomplishments & in progress: CRM, PEPs, COLTS-CON ü College-wide lead FYE vs. Interest Area FYE ü Changing existing programs to include Interest Area focus ü Being innovative – designing new FYE ü Utilizing Canvas and Pronto for Interest Area communication and to build Interest Area student community ü Short-term and long-term funding