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UNF Board of Trustees Learning Experience January 17, 2012. The UNF Freshman Experience. Dr. Jeff W. Coker, Dean for Undergraduate Studies. What Do They Need to Be Successful?. Today’s College Freshman. Clear and Consistent Expectations Support—Academic, Social, Physical
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UNF Board of Trustees Learning ExperienceJanuary 17, 2012 The UNF Freshman Experience Dr. Jeff W. Coker, Dean for Undergraduate Studies
What Do They Need to Be Successful? Today’s College Freshman
Clear and Consistent Expectations • Support—Academic, Social, Physical • Feedback • Engagement • Self-Efficacy • Mentoring and Guidance Environmental Needs
Study/Time Management Skills • Communication Skills (Verbal and Written) • Mathematic/Quantitative Reasoning • Integrative Thinking • Critical Thinking Academic Needs
The University of North Florida’s Freshman Experience is a collaborative, student-centered initiative, bringing together academic programs, staff, student affairs, residence life, and academic support services, designed to assist first year students in making a successful transition to college and to prepare them to make the most of their college experience. The UNF Freshman Experience Mission
Required residency for all freshmen • Small First-Year Seminars and Living/Learning Communities • Academic and wellness support • Intentional campus programming/opportunities Features of the FYE