Mission/Statement of Purpose
“WE VALUE the supportive community that develops and sustains the human potential of every member of the University…” (Florida Atlantic University Catalog, 1998-1999, pg. 17)
The Mission/Purpose of the First-Year Experience Course is multifaceted. It is designed to:
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Improve students’ academic performance and persistence;
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Empower students to become successful learners at the collegiate level;
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Introduce students to the culture of higher education;
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Develop a network of support and cultivate a sense of belonging and community, and;
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Educate students in those life skills that will help them grow to be successful citizens in a university, professional, public, and global community.