1. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
The Development Process at Tri-C

2. The FYE Process
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College-wide session held
Vision created
Campus meetings
Goals grouped into 5 overarching goals common
to all campuses
Final session in December for alignment, research
on effective practice, and existing programs

3. 1) College-wide Session Held
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200 faculty, staff, and students participated in a
session to bring together the many programs and
initiatives at the College to help student be more
successful in their year at Tri-C
Participants urged to work together using their own
experience as a touchstone to draft visions and
goals for the first year

4. 2) Vision Created
First Year Experiences prepare and empower students
for success and completion through connections to
College and community, academic and career planning,
exposure to college resources, and strategies for
collegiate success.

5. 3) Campus Meetings
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Faculty, staff and students reviewed, discussed, and
refined draft visions and goals
Voted on top priorities at individual campus
locations

6. 4) Goals Condensed
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Goals were condensed into 5 overarching goals
Common to all campuses
Voted on by all campuses
Similar themes, emphasis, and ranking of
importance

7. December 2013 Meeting
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Final session in December will be focused on
alignment between the vision and goals
Matching activities to the stated goals and outcomes
Explore and discuss national research on effective
practice
Learn about existing programs and activities

8. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
The Development Process at Tri-C