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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...
EVENTS
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Orientation Begins --- June 8 ! Join in to welcome the class of 2016!
If you have questions, please contact WCU’s Director of Orientation, Tammy Haskett –
Haskett@wcu.edu
OPPORTUNITIES
LC2 -- Learning Community Retreat --- an invitation event June 8th.
Action prompted by Intent and guided by vision
Purpose
The purpose of the retreat is to invigorate WCU’s commitment to Learning Communities as an educational
strategy, through a conversation among colleagues and led by a national expert. Further, the intent is to
empower participants to put theory into practice by providing the follow-up support, resources, and
professional development opportunities that will allow participants to act on their vision with colleagues
forming their own community of learners.
Guiding Mission and Visions
 THE WCU Quality Enhancement Plan: http://www.wcu.edu/12284.asp
 2020 Vision: Defining our Future:
http://www.wcu.edu/30667.asp
 American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC& U)
High Impact Educational Practice
http://www.aacu.org/leap/hip.cfm
To learn more, contact Glenda Hensley---
The Core
Teaching the Core - Workshops galore! --- FYE Transitions courses gear up for fall 2012
The professional development series for first-year instructors began May 7th and 8th. The series will continue in
July. If you want to attend any of the sessions scheduled for July 11th or 18th, please let Glenda know and we
would love to add you to the mix!
First Year Experience
Transition Courses: Instructor Workshop Schedule
WEDNESDAY: July 11, 2012 --1:00 – 4:30 pm
A 1:00- A-1 Learning Outcomes
 Syllabus Design
2:30
A-2
B
2:454:15
B-1
B-2
B-3
 Assessment & FYE
Personal development & Values
 Emotional Intelligence
 Myers Briggs
Lines of Communication
 Catamount Email
 Blackboard
 Social Media
Networking: Teamwork & Resources
 Engagement
 Campus: Activities, places & spaces
 Notepad, Blackboard Commons
Responsible Living & Wellness
 PEAKS: Residential networks
 Recreation & Wellness
 Early Alert
WEDNESDAY July 18, 2012 --9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Foundations
C 9:00C-1
 Transition 101: Teaching the Core
10:30
C-2
C-3
D 10:4512:15
D-1
D-2
D-3
 Academic components/Policies
o Advising – Grading - Registration
o Liberal Studies – why it matters.
Celebrate Diversity:
Community, WCU, Region, World View
Literacy is more than reading
 Service Learning & Civic Engagement
Classroom success
 Academic success centers
 Study Skills
 Career Counseling
The Community Creed
 Academic & Personal Integrity
 Campus Pride
Leadership Advanced- for the LLC’s
Facilitators
Location
Robert Crow &
Freya Kinner
Catamount
Brian Boyer
Rogers
Sue Grider &
John Hawes
Catamount
Glenda Hensley, Denise
Drury, Lori Davis, Scott
Philyaw
Rogers
Stephanie Sue Helmers,
Laura Ansley, &
Mandy Dockendorf
Cardinal
Facilitators
Location
Glenda Hensley &
Nory Prochaska
Catamount
James Felton & Sarah
Carter
Jennifer Cooper
Rogers
Chesney Reich,
Nory Prochaska, &
Mardy Ashe
Catamount
Walter Turner &
Leah Hampton
Rogers
Mike Corelli &
Tacquice Wiggan
Cardinal
Cardinal
The purpose of these workshops is to facilitate our FYE instructors’ ability to effectively and creatively ‘deliver’
the WCU/FYE promise as defined by the Transition course goals. These workshops aim to help us all do what we
do better – to help with student persistence and retention – to help them become successful members of the
academy. Evaluation and assessment of our efforts here, as well as in the classrooms this fall will provide
suggestions for ‘what’s next?’ This series of workshops will take us beyond the basic introduction of services
into the heart of why those services are considered ‘Core’ and how instructors can best communicate to
students the importance of your department and your expertise.
You may reference this site for more: course goals, learning outcomes, and core elements.
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 Education Briefcase: Are you introducing the eBriefcase to your course? There is a ton
of support ready to help you and your students. For faculty and instructors – see more on
their website.
TRANSITION PATHWAYS: The Blackboard Commons: If you are planning to teach a transition course, next
fall I invite you to review this site and offer your suggestions, best practice tips and or requests for resources we
can post that will be of help to you. You will see it on your Blackboard menu under organizations. Questions:
contact Glenda Hensley at ghensley@wcu.edu
The next regular publication date is July 2, 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