Homesickness, roommate clashes or an inability to meet the demands of college life are just a few of the problems that can surface. Freshman Connections, University 100 and the Freshman Advocate Program. The class includes lessons and exercises on such topics as time management, study skills, RU tradition, library skills, leadership opportunities and how to establish personal priorities in areas such as health and sexuality. University 100 classes are team-taught by faculty and student peers. We're hoping that through University 100 students will be able to get to know each other better and feel more connected to the school.
Instructors make an effort to know each student by name.
Students are encouraged to approach instructors for help with everything from study problems to parking or personal problems. When freshman Lisa McElhaney couldn't reach her professor for help with her psychology homework, she came to Thacker for help. It's nice to have someone who you know is there to help. Peer instructors are an important part of the University 100 approach, says Dunn, since students might find that other students are more approachable and like-minded than professors. There are different kinds of pressures.