Contact persons at Three Rivers CC are Mary LaMattina and Elaine Pelliccio. Tunxis CC has a course called Student Development Seminar. Topics include study skills, creative problem solving, and resume writing, among others. At Tunxis the course is 3 credits per semester, with 4 or 5 sections of 15-20 students. Tunxis has been running this program for 2 years.
Computer literacy is promoted through activities involving e-mail and the Internet.
Oral communication skills are fostered through both individual and group presentations and at least one graded oral communication. A group of facilitators use diverse approaches to introduce participants to necessary cognitive and affective skills. All faculty and staff interested in teaching the Freshman Year Experience course are required to attend. Peer leaders are selected through a rigorous screening process. All Peer Leaders must have a 3.0 grade point average and have demonstrated leadership in campus or community activities.