First Year Program

Click here for the FYS Student Mentor Application 2011

The First Year Program is committed to:

• Campus-wide collaboration
• Successful transition to the academic expectations and campus life of college
• The education of the “whole person” as described in the Muskingum University mission
• Program improvement through continuous evaluation of data related to First Year academic achievement and campus engagement

Common Reading Book for Fall 2011:

• Muskingum College: The Campus History Series by Heather Giffen, William Kerrigan and Ryan Worbs
• Choosing Civility by P.M. Forni
• Socrates Cafe by Christopher Phillips
• The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Instructor Resources

• Four Year Plan Grid
• Four Year Plan
• Block Schedule
• Time Management Activity
• Reality Check: High School Teachers vs. College Professors
• Tips for Working with Professors
• Guidelines for College Etiquette
• Academic Advising Syllabus
• Semester Calendar
• FYS Essay Contest (2011 topics TBD)
• Common Elements for a FYS Syllabus
• Muskingum College Book Themes from the Author
• Library, Career Services and Student Success Center Tour Dates
• Unique Ideas for FYS

Student Resources

• Campus Contact List
• First Year Academic Program Course Information
• Muskingum College Keys to Academic Success
• Advice from Students to Students
• Semester Calendar
• 2011-2012 LAE checklist

Parent Resources

• Top 10 bits of advice
• Parent Guide to the First Year College Student
• First Year Academic Program Course Information