Champ 101
Part of our InSight Program¡¯s wellbeing theme, Champ 101 is a 10-week program designed specifically for incoming first-year students. The goal? Help you find your footing as you enter college life.
Master the transition to Champlain with Champ 101
Who? You!
You’ll be grouped in a cohort of 20 students and required to attend noncredit-bearing sessions once or twice per week with an assigned staff or faculty facilitator and a peer facilitator.
Are you a transfer student? We encourage you to take part in our?Transfer Connections program, a six-week workshop series tailored to creating a sense of belonging and fostering academic success among transfer students.
What? The Good Stuff.
You will take part in workshops that offer concrete, practical skills and strategies designed to support your successful transition to Champlain.
Some topics are more personal and social in nature like “identity development in college years” or “managing homesickness.” Other topics are more practical and transactional such as “how can I sign up for a peer tutor?” or “how to prepare for advising appointments.”
There’s no homework¡ªall you need to do is show up, engage, and think about how to use this info in your new everyday life!
Why? So You Can Win Big!
If we’re being real, college is a big deal. Without the right preparation, it’s not a given you’ll be successful. We’re not saying this to alarm you but to be real with you. We are prepared to give you the resources you need to succeed, and we want you (beg you!) to take advantage of them.
We are committed to setting you up for success from the very start, so you feel empowered to continue your education at Champlain and remain a valuable member of our community for many years to come. Champ 101 is your first-year InSight wellbeing milestone. (Yes, attendance is required to graduate!)
Examples of Topics Covered in Champ 101 Workshops
You’ll learn how to:
- Create the best academic experience for yourself and get the most out of your degree. This includes setting goals, planning and registering for courses, and understanding how to access and interpret your midterm/final grades..
- Use organizational tools such as Canvas Dashboard, Canvas Gradebook, and Google Calendar.
- Build relationships with professors (office hours, emails, accommodations, etc.)
- Get involved in student life, make social connections, establish a sense of belonging, and manage conflict.
- Access support resources, including the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Office of Accessibility, Academic Advising, Office of Student Engagement, Career Collaborative, and Academic Coaching and Peer Tutoring.
- Establish boundaries around alcohol and other drugs.
My facilitators from Champ 101 made my entire college transition process so much easier and less daunting.
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Champ 101
Part of our InSight Program¡¯s wellbeing theme, Champ 101 is a 10-week program designed specifically for incoming first-year students. The goal? Help you find your footing as you enter college life.