Facilitate ASU 101: Academic Success at ASU

FALL of 2008

ASU 101 is student success course for freshman business students that are participating in a W. P. Carey Academic Cohort.

Facilitating ASU 101 will allow you to gain valuable public speaking, communication and leadership skills. You will also have the opportunity to impact the lives of incoming freshman by sharing with them your experiences. Another perk of this program is you will be able to develop relationships with staff, faculty, and your peers in the W. P. Carey School of Business.

Requirements

Must be admitted to a major in the W. P. Carey School of Business by Fall 2008
Academically Successful student
Knowledgeable about campus and W. P. Carey School of Business resources
Enthusiastic about ASU
Comfortable interacting with professors as well as other students
Must be available for training in May and August

Responsibilities

Teach a one-credit section of ASU 101 once a week
Enroll in the WPC 394 Facilitator Seminar
Help first-semester business freshmen adjust to life at ASU
Introduce freshman to the facilities and resources available throughout campus
Teach skills for academic success
Facilitate discussions
Design and grade assignments
Serve as role model for students
Prepare weekly lesson plans
Facilitators receive three hours of upper division business elective credit, WPC 394.

To APPLY

Applications will be accepted until Friday March 7, 2008.

Submit cover letter and resume - detailing public speaking, teaching or other relevant experience - to BA 109. Interviews will begin at the end of March or early April.

Required Training

One half day in May
2 days of training the Wednesday and Thursday before Fall semester starts
Weekly training in WPC 394

Comments from past facilitators

“ Thus far facilitating the ASU 101 course has been a challenging yet fulfilling experience. I feel like the reason I get so much pleasure out of this course is because I have been given the opportunity to assist students in utilizing their full potential.” Accounting Major

“Teaching ASU 101 has helped with my public speaking and organizational skills and it was one of the best decisions I made in college.” Finance Major

For More Information Please Contact:

Hope Larsen
Student Engagement Coordinator
(480) 965-8381
Hope.Larsen@asu.edu