Welcome to FYE Go Bellevue Bulldogs!

Why FYE? Research at BC shows that those who actually complete FYE are more successful than those who don’t. FYE is an opportunity to obtain one college-level credit in an environment where you can learn more about Bellevue College and yourself. Your syllabus lists course outcomes and expectations

Introductions Instructor Name: Subject Taught/Area @ the College: Educational Background: Fun Fact: Why I Enjoy Teaching FYE:

Brainstorm some goals for both on page 4 of your manual. Goal Setting  Setting a goal is very useful, even if the results are not what you had intended. Goals help you decide what you want and how you are going to get there. Goals are specific, attainable, and something that you want. They can be short term, long term, whatever. Think about what you’d like to get out of Your FYE experience and Your Bellevue College experience. Brainstorm some goals for both on page 4 of your manual.

Transitions Transition Definition: 1. Movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another (Dictionary.com) 2. Any event or non-event that results in changed relationships, routines, assumptions, and roles (Nancy K. Schlossberg) “4 Ss” Related to Our Ability to Transition Situation Self Support Strategies

High School Student Employee College Student Attendance Mandatory to graduate Mandatory to stay employed May or may not be monitored Time 6 hours in class, 1-2 hours outside of class 8 hours at work each day 3 hours in class, 6 hours outside of class Choices None Little Flexible, student designs schedule Assignments Moderate to none outside of class Moderate to no overtime Substantial work outside of class Homework Frequent & checked, feedback given on progress Feedback if you are not meeting standards Not always checked; feedback on progress depends on instructor. Tests (feedback on performance) Frequent Sometimes frequent depending on boss; Annually Few, sporadic or minimal graded assignments Effort, Preparation, Quality of work Not always a high expectation or requirement, get 2nd chances to make-up or redo work High expectation for each of these areas to be successful Need to put the time and effort in to be successful; student determines their approach to work specifically how and when it is done **Double-check to make sure lines up with page in manual

Resiliency, Grit, and Mindset Resiliency Definition 1. the power or ability to return to the original form, position, etc., after being bent, compressed, or stretched; elasticity. 2. ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyancy. Video Clip: The Power of Belief

Resiliency, Grit, and Mindset Discussion Questions: What is one thing from the “Power of Belief” that you would you want to share with others? What do you think is the “take-away” message of this video? What is the difference in thought patterns between someone with “Fixed Mindset” and “Growth Mindset?” How might the concepts of resiliency and mindset be related? How might these concepts assist you in life transitions (beyond your first quarter in college)?

True Colors

Video Clip: George Picks a Career Career Exploration Intro: Video Clip: George Picks a Career Holland Code Exercise Split into break-out rooms

Career Exploration Seminar Rooms

Career Exploration Seminars September 24, 2016 Business careers  B 104 STEM careers  B 101 Health careers  D 102 Social Science, Arts, and Humanities careers  B 102

Academic planning-Study Abroad Annual info session 10am -12pm, Sep 24th, Sat, D106 Sign up with Li Liu, BC’s Study Abroad Coordinator at: Li.liu@bellevuecollge.edu Bring your family! Start 6-9 months pre-departure for: Academic planning Possible scholarship applications Study Abroad Have you ever thought about studying abroad? Have you ever thought about applying for scholarships to fund your trip? The Benjamin Gilman international scholarship program will offer over 2,800 scholarships of up to $5,000 this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study or intern abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000 for fall and spring programs, and $3,000 for summer programs Bellevue College offers study abroad programs in Australia, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Japan and China, where you can earn BC academic credits through courses offered by Washington state community college faculty, who are travelling with you in the program. Please make sure to sign up with Li Liu (li.liu@bellevuecollege.edu), Study Abroad Coordinator at Bellevue College for the information session scheduled on Sep. 24, Saturday, in D106 to learn more about study abroad programs at Bellevue College, as well as various scholarship opportunities, including the Gilman scholarship. Please bring your families as well!

FYE Day 2 Welcome Back!

College Knowledge: Policies Why do you think Bellevue College has these two policies? What does it mean for you knowing that your grade point average has to stay above a 2.0 (C) in order to remain a student at Bellevue College? Do either of these policies connect with the goals that you wrote at the beginning of class? If so, how? What follow-up questions do you have after reading the Grading Policy? What follow-up questions do you have after reading the Academic Standing Policy?

Reporting Concerns http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/titleix/resources/videos/ See something? Say something! Report any concerns for yourself or someone else Found here: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/reportconcerns/ Campus Clarity Training Found here: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/titleix/ Questions or Comments Title IX Office (C227) Email jill.powell@bellevuecollege.edu

Active Learning Stragies Prepare for… Study Skills Jeopardy!

Time Management Time management is not about managing time – it is about managing ourselves and how we choose to use our time. It is all about our choices. How will you choose to use your time? Video Clip: Ellen's Procrastination

A Week in the Life of a College Student… YOU! Using your class schedule for the quarter and your own knowledge of your work and home schedule, fill in the chart on the next page to reflect the guidelines listed above. Remember, for every one hour in class, plan on two hours of studying/homework. Make sure to indicate:   Prescheduled Events: Classes, work, and other weekly activities   Time it takes to get places (driving or on the bus)   Meal time   Time it takes to get ready in the morning www.bellevuecollege.edu/trio/services/study-skills/

Engaging with One Another Video Clip: Sometimes You're a Caterpillar Related Definitions Discrimination: Action based on prejudice toward social others. When we act on our prejudgements, we are discriminating. Harassment: The act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands. Prejudice: Learned prejudgement about members of social groups to which we don’t belong. Prejudice is based on limited knowledge or experience with the group. Simplistic judgments and assumptions are made and projected onto everyone from that group. Privilege: The rights, advantages, and protections enjoyed by some at the the expense of and beyond the rights, advantages, and protections available to others. Privilege is socially constructed to benefit members of the dominant group.

Affirmation of Inclusion Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination. We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect.

Campus Resources for Follow-up Classes: HD, Sociology, CES Campus Events: International Night, MLK Celebration, Cinco de Mayo, Day of Silence, Disability Awareness Day On-Campus Workshops Student Clubs and Organizations

Bellevue College Student Case Studies YOU be the student services staff member (or a mentor for other new students) Recommend: Support Service(s) Study Strategies Other helpful tools or resources See page 32 for Online/Hybrid Class Tips

What went well for you in FYE?