DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Student meets with a trained upperclassman peer leader or a professional/graduate staff member, to help first year students reflect on what they have done during their time at USC, set goals for their remaining time, plan for their second year, and explore various high-impact opportunities on campus. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Spring 2025 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Career ServicesdefinitionCareer Services - The primary mission of Career Services is to assist students and other designated clients in developing, evaluating, and implementing career, education, and employment plans. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Educational Support |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Student Affairs & Academic Support |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Student Success |
UnitUnit - University organization | Carolina Experience |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 1 - 2 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Any students with required credentials (such as GPA, hours earned) can participate |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | No requirements for credit hours or years completed |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Individual orientation |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Study / Practice self knowledgedefinitionStudy / Practice self knowledge - Reflect on interests, aptitudes, disposition, personality characteristics, to advance self knowledge and decision making Study / Practice intellectual skillsdefinitionStudy / Practice intellectual skills - Engage in activity designed to develop knowledge, skills, and disposition regarding intellectual well-being, such as study skills, time management, managing personal affairs |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Self-knowledgedefinitionSelf-knowledge - Reflection on, and/or examination of, personal interests, skills and abilities, dispositions, attitudes, aptitudes, values; especially in relation to educational plan, career and life goals Foundations and skills for lifelong learningdefinitionFoundations and skills for lifelong learning - Student engages in activity that demonstrates and deepens habits of curiosity, initiative, independence, transfer, and reflection |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Peer educator(s) who lead this engagement |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Peer educator |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | (1-1) session(s) with peer educator (1-1) session(s) with graduate assistant |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric (Archived) |