NOTEPAD
First Year Educator
December 12, 2011
by: Glenda Hensley
CEO Reminders
CALENDARS
Student Life Calendar: For a complete listing of what's going on for students from intramurals, to
concerts and lectures, to organizations, arts and culture, and so much more....
----------------------------------------------Events Calendar: For detailed information on the arts and culture scene at WCU - plays, concerts, art
exhibits, films, and more...
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EVENTS
Dance Marathon --- Dance With Me Under The Sea --- March 10th -- for 12 hours
Join the nationwide movement and WCU to raise money for the Greenville Children’s Hospital .
For more information contact Lori Davis, University Center - 828-227-3622 - ace.wcu.edu
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OPPORTUNITIES
EYE on FYE: Celebrate the Creed
Spring syllabus time! Connect learning
outcomes in your courses with this
campus-wide celebration of the
Community Creed and this year’s EYE
on FYE contest theme. Submissions are
welcome through March 31, 2012
Students are invited to creatively
express themselves as they
contemplate the WCU Community
Creed Find out more about the Creed
at the link above. If you want to
discuss ideas about how to integrate
this project into your spring course, please feel free to contact Glenda. For example… students and
clubs and organizations can document service events, campus events, classroom projects, and more!
They may work in-solo or with a class group, or with a student organization ---- so many possibilities! See
the website for more details.
TOOLBOX
THE WCU POVERTY PROJECT ----- Please see the list of courses that will integrate these themes into
course work this spring --- For more information, visit the WCU Poverty Project website.
FAMILY TABLE
As we all prepare to finish the semester and take a holiday break, I suspect that you, like I, cannot
believe this semester is almost over! Where did those 15 weeks of life go!? Our newest members of the
WCU community are soon to become retuning students and will be joined by a small group of brandnew first-year and many more transfer students. As I contemplate the journey our students have
begun, I am reminded that they are still learning the ropes here and will continue to rely on all of us for
guidance and support. I hope you will have opportunities to stay in touch with your fall students and
give them an encouraging nod from time to time.
How very fortunate we are to have the opportunity to work with these young people who will shape
the world they inherit! I count my blessings and cherish the gift that is wrapped as a career in higher
education. I offer my deepest gratitude for your energy, expertise, and commitment to our first-year
students and wish you smooth sailing as you wrap up your fall semester.
May you have a wonderful and restful holiday break with your family and friends!
My Best,
Glenda
The CORE
TRANSITION PATHWAYS: The Blackboard Commons: (Blackboard menu under organizations)
If you are planning to teach a transition course, next fall I invite your suggestions and best practice tips.
RESOURCE FILE
Blackboard --- reference and participate in the Transition Pathways Course site....
CFC on the Web --- help with teaching, technology, and more--- helping you do what you do better!
FYE on the Web --- many resources and network links to help you along the way …..
QEP on the Web --- discover the possibilities - find the resources you need - find your path.....
The next regular publication date is January 9, 2012 --- please let me know if you want to share updates
about programs, events, or other opportunities for teaching and learning in FYE!
Glenda Hensley, FYE Director