Do you teach freshmen?

Then you are part of their First Year Experience!
 

Developed by UC Merced faculty for UC Merced faculty, this website provides instructors of first year students with resources to support their students' academic success. 

Within this site, you will find a continuously evolving list of teaching tips and student support resources keyed to skills that UC Merced freshmen commonly need to develop in order to succeed in your course. Just click on a link on the left to find how where to direct students for help with note taking or how to help your freshmen learn to use a syllabus. 

Want to contribute to the website? 

If you have techniques or resources you'd like to share, please send them to Laura Martin.  

Please also consider joining the First Year Experience (FYE) Faculty learning community, whose goal is to address the unique challenges faced by UC Merced's student demographic by  

• Being alert to challenges to student learning and success. 
• Learning to teach with techniques that demonstrably improve student learning. 
• Capitalizing on campus services that support student success. 
• Sharing proven ideas and resources with their colleagues. 

Want to join the committee?

The first FYE faculty group meeting for Fall 2011 is scheduled for Thursday, September 15^th from 12 to 1 pm in AOB 115.  The group will continue to meet from 12-1pm in the Acorn Room (KL159) on September 15, October 13, November 17, and December 8. You are welcome to join one or all of our meetings. 

In Spring 2012, we will convene from 12-1pm in the Acorn Room (KL 159) on January 26, February 23, March 20, and May 1.

Interested in an overview of FYE data and initiatives?  See what Carrie Menke and Angela Winek presented in September 2011.

For more information on the FYE Faculty, please contact Laura Martin or Anne Zanzucchi. 
 

Teach a course that is as rewarding for you as it is for your students!