The Freshman Academy is designed to equip, engage and empower students and will provide students with an array of experimental learning opportunities geared towards eight specific student learning outcomes.  Each expected outcome addresses a specific and targeted area that the college (faculty, staff, students and administrators), the community and other stakeholders as well as strategic planning data have indicated as areas in need of improvement.  The targeted areas include:  technology skills, critical thinking skills, communication skills (oral, written and listening), social skills, time management skills, study skills, leadership skills and accepting personal responsibility.

Implementation Strategy

Freshman Academy Curriculum

 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Students enrolled in the Freshman Academy will be empowered and equipped with the tools necessary to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

1. Ability to use online technologies effectively in a collegiate environment.

2. Ability to employ critical thinking skills and logical thought process in problem solving and decision making.

3. Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently using written, oral and listening skills.

4. Ability to engage successfully in social activities that contribute to educational experience, goals, and campus engagement.

5. Ability to identify and apply effective time management skills.

6. Ability to identify and apply effective learning/study skills.

7. Ability to identify leadership skills, work in a team environment and engage in community building opportunities.