One of the best things about the FYE/INQ program is the way it helps build community. The students in the FYE learning communities can rely on each other as a support network to help them integrate into the larger SCSU community. Each year in INQ, I see many students forming tight bonds, friendships that last beyond their first year. This week, in the blogs, I saw lots of connection and interaction happening through blogging. Many students acknowledged other students' writing as setting an example of what makes a "good" post. I especially liked that these "shout outs" crossed between the two classes; students often read and linked to blogs in the other class, even if they didn't personally know the writer. In this, I saw the INQ community-building widen a bit more. Be sure to check out this week's posts and see who said that your blog was cool -- thank that person and maybe introduce yourselves in the comments.
Another way the two classes can strengthen this community building is by coming to the soccer game Monday night to see about 4 or 5 students from each class (and Kaitlyn) play in the next round of the tournament. Communities are all about support -- so come and support your peers outside of the classroom!
Finally, the moment you all have been waiting for...
This week's blogging assignment:
1) Reflect on the role of the peer mentor in the INQ class: what works? what does having a PM add? what have you learned from your PM?
2) (back by popular demand) FREE CHOICE!
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