First-Year Experience

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First-Year Experience Mission Statement        

The
Wright
Experience aims to foster a successful first-year student experience
through strategic programming focusing on positive academic communities.
Through a partnership with faculty, staff, and students, our programs create a
community for students to engage, succeed, and connect at Wilbur Wright
College.​      

First-Year Experience Vision Statement        

The
Wright
Experience will transform the experience of new students at the college
by cultivating and curating a culture that exemplifies collaboration,
engagement, and innovation.         

Guiding Philosophies          

 The
First-Year Experience team is committed to a set of guiding philosophies that
inform our work and interaction with students as we help navigate their
collegiate experience. The Wright community believes our values must reflect
our diverse student population and their lived experiences that impact their
journey to and through our institution. As we embrace our past and look toward
the future, we embody the values and philosophies that uplift the college
mission.        

v  Assessment          

v  Collaboration         

v  Continuous Improvement          

v  Data Mindfulness          

v  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility           

v  Intentionality          

v  Student Success          

First-Year
Experience Programming          

The first-year
experience at Wilbur Wright College is full of unique opportunities to help you
successfully transition to academic and student life, and make the most of
your Wright Experience. Here is a sampling
of programs and opportunities to engage,
connect, and succeed:          

First-Year
Seminar Course -INTDSP 101        

First Flight Mentorship Program        

Jump
Seat Peer Mentorship Program        

RAMS
Week         

RAMS WEEK is a week of programs designed
to engage and empower students before the start  of the semester. You will have
an opportunity to meet other students and staff members, familiarize yourself
with college programs and student services, and receive an overview of academic
and student life.
 

New
Student Convocation         

Convocation
is a ceremony to welcome and celebrate incoming students to Wilbur Wright
College.

Level-Up         

This
program is designed to assist students in accelerating their progression in
Math to reduce the time and cost of college-level mathematics completion. As well
as receive in-depth wrap-around services and student support services.           

Summer
Start          

Summer
Start is a 6-week summer bridge program that creates a supportive bridge for
CPS graduates to take college-level classes with support to improve their
English and Math skills and get a head start on their degree.          

 If you have questions
or want more information, please contact wrfye@ccc.edu​  ​