Learning Outcomes
The First Year Experience (FYE) Committee offers the following learning outcomes which are intended to define and explain the diversity of learning experiences that support success in the first year. This learning has demonstrated effects on the persistence, engagement and success of first-year students. These learning outcomes are not intended to be prescriptive to students, faculty, or staff; rather, they are intended to provide students a guide for the kinds of knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to reach their goals.
Academic and Career Selection
Learning Outcome 1: First-year students will demonstrate competence in academic and career selection.
Successful students should...
- identify occupations compatible with their personality, ability and interests.
- select a program of study that supports their academic and career goals.
- demonstrate the ability to identify the core academic requirements for their chosen program of study.
Knowledge of University Resources
Learning Outcome 2: First-year students will demonstrate enhanced knowledge of university resources to help them succeed.
Successful students should...
- identify and name two university resources available to assist them in achieving their academic goals.
- articulate how these resources can contribute to achieving these goals.
- be able to identify their academic advisor.
- understand the role that their advisor plays in their pursuit of academic success.
- demonstrate knowledge of learning opportunities outside of the classroom by participating in one or more co-curricular programs in their first year.
Academic Growth and Development
Learning Outcome 3: First-year students will exhibit academic growth and development.
Successful students should...
- demonstrate academic engagement through regular attendance and participation in their courses.
- participate in at least one constructive experience with a faculty member outside of class.
- demonstrate academic engagement with course content by having at least one out of class discussion of ideas addressed in class.
- achieve improved competency in writing, note-taking, active reading, critical thinking and reasoning skills to be able to master college-level work.
Personal Growth and Development
Learning Outcome 4: First-year students will exhibit personal growth and development.
Successful students should...
- exhibit effective time management skills by balancing academic work with other activities such as social life, work, family and co-curricular activities.
- demonstrate a commitment to serving others through participation in at least one service opportunity within the first year.
- demonstrate an increased appreciation for diversity.
- improve in their ability to engage in civil discourse with others with whom they disagree.