1. Welcome to FYE
Go Bellevue Bulldogs!

2. 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

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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)?

9. True Colors

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

13. Academic planning-Study Abroad
Annual info session
10am -12pm, Sep 24th, Sat, D106
Sign up with Li Liu, BC’s Study Abroad Coordinator at:
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 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!

14. End of Day One How did it go? What went well for you?
What are your takeaways after Day One?
Reminders for Day Two
Read Pages Xin your FYE manual
Bring your Fall Quarter class schedule and a sample weekly work schedule
Don’t forget to bring food

15. FYE Day 2
Welcome Back!

16. 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?

17. Reporting Concerns
See something? Say something! Report any concerns for yourself or someone else
Found here:
Campus Clarity Training
Found here:
Questions or Comments
Title IX Office (C227)

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

22. 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.

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

24. 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

25. What went well for you in FYE?