First Year Experience at Youngstown State University
The First Year Experience (FYE) courses at Youngstown State University are designed to assist incoming students during their transition from high school to college. The program also assists students who may be transferring from a different university.Â
Incoming freshmen are required to pass (with a grade of "C" or better) their FYE General Education requirement in their first 24 credit hours.
By discussing and writing about topics including Career Awareness, transition to college, and the Common Intellectual Experience, PenguinThink, as well as participating in at least three campus activities, first-year students will begin to feel comfortable on campus and connect with the university.
The Office of First Year Experience
Mission Statement
The Office of First Year Experience supports the creation, implementation, evaluation/assessment, and improvement of the First Year Experience courses which are General Education requirements at YSU.
Director of First Year Experience
Dr. Karen Becker kabecker@ysu.edu 330-941-3544 3010 Jones Hall Youngstown State University
Learning Goals and Outcomes:
Goal #1:
Students will participate in a culture of community.
Outcomes:
1. Students will identify and participate in student organizations, campus resources, and co-curricular activities that fit their interests and goals
2. Students will establish working relationships with faculty, advisors, and student support services
3. Students will evaluate issues of living in a diverse society
4. Students will learn to articulate varying points of view regarding the common intellectual experience
Goal #2
Students will learn skills that promote academic and professional growth
Outcomes:
1. Students will conduct an exploration and development of their academic interests and career pathways
2. Students will practice skills needed to improve written communication and develop critical thinking
3. Students will explore non-cognitive skills necessary for success in college and career-life