Conversations

Conversations on First-Year Student Success

Each semester, FYE partners with faculty, staff, and students to present Conversations on First-Year Student Success, a forum for faculty and staff to discuss issues that shape first-year students at IU Bloomington. This programmatic series aims to facilitate candid conversations about relevant first-year student topics through the collective knowledge and experiences of faculty and staff participants.

Whether your schedule permits you to attend one session or many, we look forward to facilitating dialogue that will strengthen our collective ability to understand and serve first-year students effectively.

Upcoming Conversations

AI: Tools for Staff and Students

Wednesday, February 5 │ 3:30–4:30 p.m.

GenAI is becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. Join the UITS team to learn how you can leverage GenAI in your role at IU. They will provide tips and tricks for boosting collaboration and productivity, as well as crafting effective prompts to achieve your desired results. In addition, you'll gain insights into how students are using GenAI both in and outside the classroom.

Presenters: Tom Mason, UITS Faculty Engagement Outreach and Katie Thompson, UITS/DEPI, Student Outreach and Engagement Consultant

Sign up for February 5

What's Up With Transfer Students

Wednesday, March 5 │ 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Students transfer to our campus from a variety of institutions: Other IU campuses, community colleges, in-state, out-of-state, and even international. They come from 4-year, 2-year, public, and private schools and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. Learn about their challenges and some of the programs and resources built to support their experience.

Presenters: Shauna Melvin, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences; Kelly Waggoner, Associate Director Admissions; and Bailey Moss, Associate Director Transfer Initiatives, Office of First Year Experience

Sign up for March 5

A Balancing Act: The Student Athlete Experience

Wednesday, April 9 │ 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Student athletes have a different college experience than other students, and it has been evolving a great deal in recent years. Along with classes, they attend practices, workouts and games (often involving travel). In addition, new opportunities exist including the transfer portal and the ability to be compensated for name, image, and likeness. Hear from our colleagues who work with student athletes to understand the experiences of this unique population.

Sign up for April 9