2011

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PLANNING ECCC'S 'FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE' PROGRAM

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These East Central Community College faculty and staff members are part of the College's Quality Enhancement Plan team (QEP), which has been busily making plans for the College's new "First Year Experience" program, a special effort to assist freshmen in the transition to college life. The Warrior Path to Success - the slogan for the FYE class- is designed to help students gain valuable techniques for a successful career. Offered online only, the one-hour credit course begins in the fall 2012 semester and will be required for all first-time, fulltime first semester students. Team members and their respective areas include (seated from left) Robin Fulton, math instructor; Amanda Walton, career-technical counselor; Dr. Lisa McMillin, computer science instructor; Judith Hurtt, business technology instructor; and Susan Fox-Smith, psychology instructor; (second row, from left) Mary Boulton, First Year Experience/Student Success Center director; Regena Boykin, assistant director for tech– nology management; Melanie Pinter, practical nursing instructor; Misty Smith, English instructor; Roger Whitlock, dean of workforce education and development center; Carole Shackelford, QEP Chairman/English instructor; James Miller, dean of students; and Chris Brady, art Instructor; and (back row, from left) Wayne Eason, director of workforce education; Dr. Chris Jenkins, dean of a-learning education; Randall E. Lee, vice president for student services; Maurice Bowie, men's head basketball coach; Sharon Le.Jeune, biology instructor; Jason Armstrong, English instructor; and Elizabeth Hebert, librarian I. The committee includes additional faculty and staff members and several students.

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