Elizabeth A. Throop, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Sociology;
eathroop@mckendree.edu; 618-537-6899; Carnegie 111A

The First Year Seminars are offered to first year students to provide a transition from high school to the McKendree environment. The course emphasizes both the social and academic aspects of college life. Students in seminar sections are taught by a full-time faculty member who is also the students’ academic adviser and who is assisted by a peer mentor. Each seminar is also linked to an English class and another core course required for all McKendree students to form a learning community. Enrollment is limited to first year students who are not enrolled in ENG 111H (Honors English), ENG 109, or Study Skills.

FRS 100 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR (1)

An introduction to college life which helps students to navigate their first year in college successfully. The course emphasizes social and academic life, college organizations, e-mail and computer services, critical and creative thinking, test and note taking skills, the history of McKendree, personal growth, oral and written communication, stress, time and money management, and career development. Annually, Fall.