First-Year Experience Undergraduate Associates
Undergraduate Associates in first-year experience courses (e.g., UNV 101, BUS 106, CEC 101) serve as peer mentors to the newest Miamians. As participants in the UA program, students must work a minimum of 37.5 hours over the course of the fall 2024 semester assisting an instructor with the planning and implementation of a first-year experience course. No prior leadership or mentoring experience is required to apply for the FYE UA position.
Undergraduate Associates for first-year experience courses:
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- support first-year experience courses and serve as undergraduate teaching assistants.
- provide valuable perspective, input, suggestions, and guidance to the newest Miamians.
- earn one credit hour for the experience through the TCE 310: Applications of Peer Education course and a notation on your transcript.
- receive training to enhance knowledge and skills related to leadership, facilitation, community building, communication, and collaboration.
- learn from and work with a faculty/staff mentor.
- serve in a mentoring role that will positively impact new Miami students.
2024 FYE UA Selection Timeline
- December 8, 2023 - applications available.
- April 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. - priority application deadline (FSB students should apply by this date).
- June 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. - final application deadline (to receive placement by mid-July).
- note: UA applications will remain open as needed until all positions are filled.
- mid-July 2024 - UA course placement notifications.
Priority consideration for the first-year experience course UA role will be given to those who apply by Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 11:59 pm. However, applications will remain available through June 9, 2024 or until all positions are filled. Please contact Andrea Howard, Assistant Director of Orientation and Transition Programs, with any questions by calling 513-529-9771 or emailing howar182@MiamiOH.edu.
Nominate a Student for the FYE UA Position
Do you know a student who would make a great Undergraduate Associate (UA) for one of the first-year experience courses (UNV 101, BUS 106, CEC 111, etc)? If so, fill out the form below. Each nominee will receive an email encouraging them to apply and indicating that you have nominated them for the role.
Please contact Andrea Howard, Assistant Director of Orientation and Transition Programs, with any questions by calling 513-529-9771 or emailing howar182@MiamiOH.edu.
Required Training and Course for FYE UAs - TCE 310: Applications of Peer Education
First-year experience course UAs will participate in a required in-person training session prior to classes starting in the fall. The training session will take place on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 10 a.m. - noon. Additional information about this training session will be provided in mid-July 2024.
All first-year experience course UAs will be enrolled in a 1-credit hybrid (online + in person) course to support training and education around peer mentorship. This 1-credit course is required for the FYE UA role. Those UAs returning to the position will have the option to receive 1 independent study credit, and will have the opportunity to serve as a UA mentor.
Returning UA Mentor Program
FYE UAs returning to the role for a second or third year may elect to serve as a UA mentor. UA mentors serve as guides and support systems for first-year UAs. You can indicate interest in the mentor program on the UA application. Please contact Andrea Howard (howar182@MiamiOH.edu), Assistant Director of Orientation and Transition Programs, with any questions.