Engage 100 Experience Application: Submission #36

First Name: Marissa
Last Name: Mainwood
Department: College of Business, Dean's Office
Title: Student Engagement Coordinator
Email: mmainwood@business.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 645-1005
Title of the Proposed Engage 100 Experience: College of Business Peer Connect
Description of Experience (for Students):
This dynamic program, led by the Student Leadership Council, links incoming business students with juniors and seniors who are knowledgeable about the College of Business.  Participants meet weekly as a group throughout the semester for approximately an hour.  Each meeting includes a short presentation focused on various topics to familiarize incoming students with available business programs, group discussion of best practices for success in the college, and time for personal discussion with assigned mentors.  Throughout the semester participants are also introduced to different venues around campus and the surrounding community to further familiarize them with the area and available resources.  Additionally, students are encouraged to connect with their assigned mentors outside of meeting times for additional support as needed.

Description of Experience (for Review):
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Experience Contact (for Students): Marissa Mainwood
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Experience Link (for Students): https://business.fsu.edu/cps/students/engagement-networking
Who is the primary leader of the proposed Engage 100 experience? : Staff
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How many anticipated meetings per semester?: 10-14
Proposed Engage 100 Experience is an existing FSU course: No
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Please indicate which of the Engage 100 objectives your proposed experience meets: Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals
Please outline how your experience will meet your selected objectives?:
1.  Participants will learn about affiliated student organizations, internships, and other programming available to them in the college and who to contact to participate in each.
2.  Each participating student is paired with a current College of Business junior or senior mentor to work with throughout the semester.  Additionally, students meet with the larger group and in smaller breakout peer groups to meet others with similar majors.
3.  Participants connect with other students who have similar backgrounds and interests to build their networks.  Many of the topics covered focus on building networks, professional development skills, and integrating into the college community.
4. Participants are introduced to topics relating to career development, successful business networking, digital identity and general communication.  Guest speakers including college faculty, staff, and alumni are brought in weekly to speak with and engage students on a variety of topics.
5. Participants begin the first week by setting short and long-term goals for both the Peer Connect program and overall involvement in the college.  A reflection on progress of meeting their goals is discussed with their mentors and small peer groups during the last meeting.

How will your program/college/department evaluate the effectiveness of this Engage 100 initiative?: Surveys, Retention, Other
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Syllabus Upload: https://engage100.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/experience_application/176/Peer%20Connect%20Syllabus%20%281%29.docx
Approved: No
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