taking flight - american university · 2018-08-07 · become a bright and engaged participant . in...
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YOUR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL TRANSITION TO AU
Taking Flight
Take a moment to think…
Marianne ThomsonExecutive Director
Academic Student Services & Access
Jimmy EllisDirector
Student Success & Assessment
About Us
Student-Centered
Collaborative
Holistic
One AU
AU’s Approach
GOOD NEWS!
ALL OF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO DO WELL!
YOU ARE PROBABLY GOING TO DO GREAT!
Now, look to your left.
Look to your right.Time for a reality check…
I want intellectually challenging courses!
I want to evaluate diverse perspectives!
I want to analyze ideas in-depth!
I want to learn interesting things!
Academics: What do students want?
Stronger GPAs
More likely to return to AU
More satisfied overall with AU
Better Peer Relationships
I want intellectually challenging courses!
I want to learn interesting things!
I want to evaluate diverse perspectives!
I want to analyze ideas in-depth!
Academics: What do students want?
Become a bright and engaged participant in conversations that investigate the past, catalogue the present, and define the future. 4
Learn to embrace radical uncertainty and see the challenges and opportunities before you. 3
Become a more agile thinker ready to engage in a complex, constantly changing world. 2
Put your curiosity to use in and out of the classroom, and learn things that interest and intrigue you. 1
Our commitment? We want to you to:
People/ Supporters
How do you expect to find those things at AU?
What steps can you take to make sure it happens?
Take a moment and think about the people and
communities that have given you energy and support in the past.
Communities/Involvements
Finding your path at AU
Finals
Midterms/Fall Break
Social connections
First assignments
Honeymoon period
Expect the Unexpected: 1st Semester Example
Back Home
Finals
Classes/ClubsMidterms
Roomies missed me!
Felt Different
Visited home
Homesick
Expect the Unexpected: Another Example
Well Being and Mental Health
Keep this in mind…
Check-in with us during the 5th week
Remember, AU’s staff, faculty, and peers are
here to help.
We believe in you!
Marianne ThomsonExecutive Director
Academic Student Services & Access202-885-3300
Jimmy EllisDirector
Student Success & Assessment202-885-2240
Questions?