First Year Seminar
The objective of the First Year Seminar is to teach college-level skills in communication, research, critical and creative thinking and collaboration, and to foster effective interactions between students and advisors. The First Year Seminar may be disciplined-based and, at the discretion of the relevant department, may be counted toward the major. Guidelines and Goals developed by Professor Anni Baker. (April 2011) FYS-Goals F'11
The First Year Seminar may not normally be used to fulfill the Connections requirement. (Faculty Legislation, Part Two, X.E.6a, April 2, 2010 Faculty Minutes)
- Educational Policy Committee recommended for purposes of continuity in advising and experience, adjuncts should not teach FYS classes. (January 19, 2009, Ed Pol Minutes)
- Educational Policy Committee approved implementing a review of FYS goals. (November 14, 2008, Ed Pol Minutes)
- A First Year Seminar course may be given a QA designation. (March 6, 2003 Ed Pol Minutes)
