Student learning outcomes

The faculty members involved in the First Year Seminar share the following common goals:

• To facilitate a successful transition from high school to college.
• To improve academic skills, e.g., writing, reading, note-taking, etc.
• To improve understanding of the academic expectations at Saint. Martin’s.
• To guide in academic advising issues, e.g., course selection, general requirements, etc.
• To provide a place to share questions and concerns about college life.
• To provide an opportunity to use talents and energies in service to others.
• To foster a deeper awareness and understanding of cultural difference that will support students in participating collaboratively, respectfully and responsibly in our diverse campus community and the world.
• To engage in a service learning project that not only reflects the mission of Saint Martin’s University as a Catholic Benedictine institution, but provides the opportunity to reflect on the students’ mission, values and role as a citizen of the Saint Martin’s community and the world community.

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