First-Year Experience

Robert Johnson, DeanRonald Smelser, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Donald Blackmon, Professor of Practice and Interim Director, OSDSSherman Mumford, Freshman Lecturer, Freshman Advisor and

Associate Director of Engage ME!

Prospect for Success Fostering Academic Engagement

Commitment to Success Intentional goals for college Specific strategies for achieving them Change based on experience

Inquiry Evolutionary exploration of evidence and approaches Originality of discussion and results Foundation for future learning

Self and Cultural Awareness How culture and experience shape perspectives (own and others) Consideration and navigation of differences and multiple points

of view

Freshman Progression RequirementsEngineering Majors

1. GPA > 2.500 upon completion of the freshman curriculum• < 2.250 GPA at the end of their first semester no longer eligible to

enroll in College of Engineering courses2. C or better in all freshman courses except

• Liberal studies (LBST) courses • Science/social science electives depending on major

3. Pass all courses within 3 attempts • Includes withdrawing from a course with a grade of “W”

4. Complete the freshman curriculum within 3 semesters (excluding summer) if starting in the appropriate level math course

Must satisfy requirements before registering for sophomore-level College of Engineering courses.

Freshman Progression RequirementsEngineering Technology and Construction Management (ETCM) Majors

1. GPA > 2.000 at the end of the freshman year• < 2.000 GPA at the end of their first semester no longer eligible to

enroll in College of Engineering courses2. C or better in all freshman courses except

• Liberal studies (LBST) courses • Science/social science electives depending on major

3. Pass all courses within 3 attempts • Includes withdrawing from a course with a grade of “W”

4. Complete the freshman curriculum within 3 semesters (excluding summer) if starting in the appropriate level math course

Must satisfy requirements before registering for junior-levelCollege of Engineering courses.

Freshman Progression RequirementsFormer Charlotte Engineering Early College

1. GPA > 2.250 at the end of their first semester if completing first-year coursework

2. C or better in all freshman courses except• Liberal studies (LBST) courses • Science/social science electives depending on major

3. Pass all courses within 3 attempts • Includes withdrawing from a course with a grade of “W”

4. Complete the freshman curriculum within 3 semesters (excluding summer) if starting in the appropriate level math course

5. Earn a 2.500 cumulative GPA upon completion of the first-year curriculum

6. Earn a 2.500 cumulative GPA upon completion of first semester if all first-year courses have been completed first semester consists of only sophomore-year courses as shown on the academic plan of study for chosen major

Early College High School, Dual-Enrolled, and AP Students• Are admitted as a “new freshman” independent of how many

college credits are earned prior to high school graduation• Held to Freshman Progression Requirements just discussed• Some college courses may not count toward a College of Engineering

degree• First semester courses are based on AP and transfer credits at the

time of SOAR• Student contacts academic advisor when AP and community college

credits are posted to University record (my.uncc.edu)• Designated freshman advisor for early college and some

dual-enrolled high school students

Reasons for Poor Performance Unrealistic expectations, i.e. high school was easy! Lack of commitment Poor time management skills Poor study strategies Not attending class Not submitting assignments or submitting late Not willing to ask for help and use resources Not following advice of academic advisor Too much time working (particularly off campus) Too much time gaming Doesn’t apply to me syndrome Not reading University email

Resources for SuccessCollege of Engineering Residential Freshman Learning

Community (FLC) MAPS Program Peer Coaching Supplemental Instruction (SI) and

tutoring

Engage ME! WE Engage Online Engineering Boot Camp Academic advisors Freshman faculty and staff

University• Center for Academic Excellence

• Workshops• SI and tutoring

• Writing Resource Center• Math Resource Center• Physics Resource Center• Career Center• Counseling Center• Course instructors

Freshman AdvisingPartnership for Success

Students• Meet advisor today, get contact info• Are responsible for knowing policies, procedures, and deadlines• Must follow advisor’s advice

Advisors• Approve course selection; lift advising holds so students can register• Are available via email, telephone, and in person• Also teach and direct academic support programs • Provide academic and professional consultation and guidance• Monitor progress

‒ Early alert: not attending class and/or not submitting assignments‒ Mid-term grades of D, F, or W: required to meet with advisor‒ End of term: final grades, course repeat authorization, grade replacement

policy, pre-requisites, matriculation

Starting on Track in the Curriculum: Placement in the First Math Course

• Engineering majors• Math Level 4: Calculus I (MATH 1241)• 3 semesters to complete the freshman curriculum

• Engineering Technology and Construction Management majors• Math Level 3: Pre-Calculus (MATH 1103)• 3 semesters to complete the freshman curriculum

• Students who place in a lower math level are behind in the curriculum• 4 semesters to complete the freshman curriculum• Enrolled in an Engineering Freshman Transition course

Placement in the First Mathematics Course

• AP and college transfer credit on record at the time of SOAROR

• Math SAT score or Math ACT equivalent

* Engineering technology and construction management (ETCM) majors who place into Math Level 4 must start in Pre-Calculus. ETCM majors who have AP credit or college transfer credit for Calculus I may start in MATH 1121, Calculus for Engineering Technology.

SAT MATH(new)

SAT MATH(old)

ACT MATH

MATHLEVEL MATH PLACEMENT

< 510 < 480 < 18 1 MATH 0900 Math Study Skills/Algebra Review510 – 560 480 – 540 18 – 22 2 MATH 1100 College Algebra570 – 620 550 – 600 23 – 25 3 MATH 1103 Pre-Calculus630 – 800 610 – 800 26 – 36 4 MATH 1241 Calculus I for Engineering *

Introduction to Engineering (ENGR 1201) andIntroduction to Engineering Technology (ETGR 1101)

Treated as an internship; course content and delivery within a “job” context

Key components:• Introduction to the disciplines• Three hands-on projects (design, build, and test)• Introduction of teamwork, design process, project management• Oral and written communication skills• Engineering mathematics• Time management skills• Academic success strategies

Where and how do I fit in the broad spectrum of engineering?

To Register for ENGR 1201/ETGR 1101…

1. Must place into the appropriate co-requisite math course• Take MATH course and ENGR 1201/ETGR 1101 in the same semester• Engineering majors

‒ ENGR 1201‒ Calculus I (MATH 1241); Level 4 or higher math course

• Engineering Technology and Construction Management majors‒ ETGR 1101‒ College Algebra (MATH 1100); Level 2 or higher math course

2. Must complete the ENGR 1201/ETGR 1101 Pre-Requisite Program by August 15

What is the ENGR/ETGRPre-Requisite Program?• Notified by admission letter, post cards, and email announcements• Mathematics refresher: algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calculus• McGraw-Hill ALEKS program ($30)

‒ Online, self-paced, proficiency-based‒ Evaluates current proficiency level and adjusts accordingly‒ Registration information on New Student Checklist (college website) and

“waterfall” handout in SOAR packet‒ ~ 10 hours to complete

• Must complete prior to registering for the course; deadline August 15• Student must contact advisor when complete

Can’t Register for ENGR 1201/ETGR 1101?• Don’t have the appropriate math level?

• Register for math course based on current math level• NOT eligible to take ENGR 1201/ETGR 1101• Behind in the curriculum!

• No Worries• #1: Enrolled in College Transition for First Year Students (UCOL 1000)

• Section specifically for Engineering/Engineering Technology students• Course covers: Math and problem solving skills General study skills Career identity

• #2: Take ENGR 1201 /ETGR 1101 in spring semester• Pass fall semester math course with a grade of C or better • Complete ALEKS ENGR 1201/ETGR 1101 Pre-Requisite program by

January 1, 2020

Questions?