Montclair State University

First Year Success Series

New Student Experience has collaborated with many partners on campus to bring about an exciting new approach to assist first year students with their transition to Montclair State University. The First Year Success Series is designed to complement a student’s growth by providing many opportunities for assistance with success in academics, social contexts, community service, personal responsibility, and health, just to name a few. Most first year students will have an opportunity to experience at least one program from the Series as part of their New Student Seminar (GNED 199). Additionally, all events in the Series are free to students.

If you would like to attend any of the events in the series for the Fall 2009 semester, you must complete the Fall 2009 registration form once it has been posted below.

To view the list of events taking place in the Fall semester please click below:

First Year Success Series Brochure

Register HERE!

Below is a list of events that have been added to the Success Series:

October

Geography: Where it’s at!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009; 11:00 a.m.
Student Center Ballroom A

The geography degree and allied minors provides excellent preparation as a general college degree, with particular emphasis on interests in the environmnet, urban areas, and global issues. It also provdies career opportunities abound in all sectors. Come learn why geography may be the right major or minor for you.

Increasing Your Job Competitivemess with a Computer Science/Information Technology Degree
Thursday, October 15, 2009; 11:00 a.m.
Student Center Ballroom A

According to the United States Bureau of Labor, “job growth in Information Technology (IT) is expected to increast 24% between 2006 and 2016 compared to 10% in all other occupations.” That means more than 800,000 new IT jobs! Come learn about computer science and information technology majors and minors that can prepare you for careers in this grwoing field. You will also learn about what our recent graduates are doing, salaries in the field and career options.

Teacher Education Admissions: Calling all Furture Teachers
Thursday, October 15, 2009; 11:00 a.m.
Student Center Ballrooms B

This workshop is for anyone who is considering a profession in teaching. Come learn about the steps involved to prepare and apply to the Teacher Education Program.

Public Health Education or Nutrition Science: Health Careers with a Difference
Thursday, October 15, 2009; 1:00pm
Student Center Ballroom A

When most people think about careers in health, they think about medical careers (such as doctor or nurse) that involve treating individuals who have diseases or injuries. Public health education and nutrition science are different kinds of health careers. Individuals with jobs in these fields often attempt to affect the health of whole populations, rather than just single individuals, and they frequently focus on prevention, rather than just treatment. This presentation will focus on the majors and minors available in the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences. Anyone interested in a future career in health, medicine, nursing, nutrition, biology, chemistry or another health- or science-related field can learn more about whether one of our majors might be right for them or how one of our minors might enhance the marketability of their primary science or health degree.

Want to major in Business Administration?
Thursday, October 15, 2009; 2:00 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom B

Come learn about entrance requirements, academics, and career and internship/cooperative education opportunities available to you with a major in Business Administration.

Study Abroad: Explore the World
Thursday, October 15, 2009; 3:00 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom A

Come learn about study abroad programs available at MSU including; program and destination choices, funding, planning, credit procedures, application process and much more.

Your MSU App - Mobile Technology on Campus
Friday, October 16, 2009; 2:00 p.m.
University Hall, Room 1070

Montclair State University continues to be a leader amongst higher education institutions in utilizing mobile technology for students to assist them in all aspects of campus life. In this class, you will learn about the MSU Alert System, our award winning Guardian safety application, Mobile Blackboard, including getting your grades and teacher assignments text messaged to you, mobile parking information, up-to-date athletic information, transit maps and bus locations, and more.

African Americna Studies
Monday, October 19, 2009; 2:15 p.m.
University Hall, Room 2011

Come learn about benefits aof an African American Studies minor. You will also learn how the African American Studies minor fits into General education Requirements. This exciting workshop will also discuss careers that can be enhandced by this minor.

Take control-Manage
Tudesday, October 20, 2009; 10:00 a.m.
Student Center, Room 417

Come learn aobut the management of people, projects or things that put YOU in charge. A major in Management, Management Information Systems, or Operations Management is all about planning, orgainzing, leading and controling. Come find out how you can take control!

Your MSU App - Mobile Technology on Campus
Friday, October 23, 2009; 2:00 p.m.
University Hall, Room 1070

Research Paper Guidelines: Organizing and Proving an Argument
Tuesday, October 20, 2009; 3:30 p.m.
Morehead Hall, Room 141

Helpful hints for organizing your research paper: successfully proving an argument and citing resources using MLA and APA formats.

Time Management and Study Skills
Wednesday, October 21, 2009; 10:00 a.m.
Morehead Hall, Room 141

Explore the benefits and importance of making appropriate use of time. Learn how to get the most out of reading, along with the application of note taking strategies.