2.7.4 First-Year Experience Committee

The committee consists of five appointed faculty members and non-voting ex officio members: Director of the First-Year Experience, Assistant Director of New Student Programs, and Librarian. The committee’s duties are to:

  1. Study and recommend to the University Faculty Council procedures and criteria for approval, deletion, and alteration of course offerings in the First-Year Experience;
  2. Make information available regarding the procedure, requirements, and deadlines for proposing courses for the First-Year Seminar designation;
  3. Review and approve or reject proposals from the various departments for sections to be designated as First-Year Seminars;
  4. Advise on matters that affect the First-Year Experience; and
  5. Perform other duties consistent with its charge as assigned by the University Faculty Council.

Committee Members

  • Evan Coleman, 2028, Assistant Professor, CPSC, COB, Secretary
  • Lauren Cirino, 2028, Assistant Professor, BIOL, CAS
  • Suzanne Nguyen, 2029, Lecturer, CHEM, CAS
  • Lulu Huang, 2029, Assistant Professor, COB
  • Ginny Morriss, 2027, Assistant Professor, BIOL CAS, Chair

Ex-Officio Members

  • April Wynn, Faculty Director of the First-Year Experience Program
  • October Edwards, Research and Instructional Librarian
  • Lilly Lester, Assistant Director of New Student Programs

Meeting Dates

  • Coming soon

Minutes & Action Items

Minutes and action items will appear when they have been uploaded and approved by committee representatives.