First Year Experience at ASU
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Meet the Director of FYE
Greetings RAMily,
My name is Vanessa Anagbo-Dowetin, and I am excited to welcome you to the RAMily! As the Director of First-Year Experience, I am committed to your success here at the unsinkable Albany State University. Our focus is on supporting your journey both inside and outside of the classroom. I am here to help ensure a smooth transition from high school to college by encouraging you to excel academically, get involved on campus, and build a strong sense of self, connection, and belonging.
ASU1101 Course Summary and Expectations
The ASU 1101 course description states: This course provides specific topics designed to address scholastic success, the value of education relative to self-potential, campus life, community citizenship, and leadership skills development. Components include mastery study skills, conflict resolution, communication, critical thinking, time management, problem solving, ethics, health, global issues, and financial literacy. The course also includes a Lecture Series with nationally and internationally recognized leaders and scholars
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Course Title |
First Year Experience: Pathways to Success |
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Credit Hours |
1 semester hour |
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Prerequisites |
None |
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Co-Requisites |
None |
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Required Textbook |
College Success — Baldwin et al. (2020), OpenStax (FREE online) |
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Textbook URL |
https://openstax.org/books/college-success/pages/1-introduction |
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Platform |
GAView (D2L Brightspace) — all modules, assignments, and grades |
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Mode of Delivery |
In-person (primary); online sections for off-campus students |
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Learning Objective |
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LO 1 |
Students will receive direct instruction related to enhanced communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to support career development. |
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LO 2 |
Students will be exposed to evidence-based strategies related to study skills, conflict resolution skills, time management, leadership, global citizenship, and financial literacy. |
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LO 3 |
Students will participate in activities designed to expose them to campus life and resources. |
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LO 4 |
Students will be immersed in the history and tradition of Albany State University. |
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LO 5 |
Students will be exposed to nationally and internationally recognized leaders and scholars through the FYE Kika Heritage Author Series and Common Reading Program. |
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Module |
Weeks |
Theme |
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1–2 |
Welcome to the RAMily: Belonging and Community |
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3–4 |
Academic Success and Learning Strategies |
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3 |
5–6 |
Smart Money Moves and Financial Literacy |
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4 |
7–8 |
I LOVE MY A-S-U (History & Traditions) |
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5 |
9–10 |
Health, Wellness, and Resilience |
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6 |
11–12 |
Career Exploration and Professional Identity |
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7 |
13–14 |
Leadership, Engagement, and Campus Involvement |
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8 |
15–16 |
Persistence and Path Ahead |
Please follow the RAMily 101 Podcast on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify to hear sound advice from student leaders, staff, faculty, and alumni.
RAMily 101 was created to give high school seniors and first-year Rams a perspective on what to expect during their onboarding and first year on campus. We will have student cohosts and guest appearances from student leaders, faculty, staff, counselors, and alums.