For FYSE Faculty—the documents you need:

Information for Mentors for Academics and Writing working with First-Year Seminars 2010-2011

For Faculty Using a FYSM in a FYS

Using a FYS Mentor in a First-Year Seminar

Writing and Academic Mentor for FYS

The Writing and Academic Mentor for First-Year Seminars (FYSM) serves as a mentor and writing tutor for first-year students, assisting them with writing and oral presentation skills, time and project management, and pre-advising during Banner registration. The Mentor can work with students individually or in groups, either during class time or outside of class, for up to 60 hours over the course of the semester.  The Mentors will be trained, supervised, and paid by CTLR. To learn more about the program contact:

First-Year Seminar Program

• Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research
• Writing Program

First-Year Seminar Mission and Goals

First-Year Seminar Program

All entering Middlebury students take a First-Year Seminar during their first semester on campus. These seminars are writing intensive courses, limited to 15 students each, and they are taught by regular, full-time faculty members who also serve as students' academic advisers for their first three semesters at Middlebury.