Making Connections (First Year Seminar)

An emphasis is placed on faculty-student and student-student connections and the core content focuses on those skills and information necessary for college success. Core content includes academic and study skills, university services, policies and procedures, critical thinking, problem solving, library and research skills and time management. Listed below are topics that may also be included in a particular section.

• Stress management

• Career planning

• Technology skills

• Issues pertaining to a particular discipline

• Diversity

• Activities and organizations

• Alcohol and drugs

• Relationships

• Volunteer and service opportunities