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First Year Experience Community

(FYE)

 

Some members of FYE-Gold Community

 

What is the FYE Community?

The FYE Community is a part of the Generating Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) program. Community members have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and utilize their knowledge within a challenging and supportive environment. This program provides the building blocks for becoming a responsible leader, active follower and a role model. In addition to providing a limited number of students the opportunity to interact with faculty and staff outside of the traditional classroom, it allows students to engage in experiences that promote success in college.

What are the benefits of the program?

  • Students live in a small community which allows them to develop more meaningful and lasting relationships with their peers.
  • Students are exposed to resources on campus and within the Fredericksburg community through specialized programming.
  • Students are given the opportunity to reflect on their freshman experience and set goals for their future college experience.
  • Mentoring by students who have successfully completed the program and/or proven and committed leadership to the University.
  • Interactive discussions on leadership ideology with UMW Faculty/Staff
  • Exposure to leadership activities which will promote further success in college.

For more information about the FYE Community Contact: Christopher Medley, Assistant Director of Residence Life.

Helpful Links
SYE Community
First-Year Residence Halls
Academic Services

Who can participate in the program?

FYE Community is open to first year students who are interested in expanding their knowledge about the various facets of leadership and then applying their generated and revised skill sets.  No prior leadership experience is necessary for membership.In order to be considered for Fall 2009 community membership, completed applications and essays must be submitted by June 8, 2009.

(Note: Applications are received on a rolling basis. Applicants may be placed on the waiting list if approved for community membership but no residential space Is available within the community.)

How to Apply:

To initiate the process for community membership, please follow the directions below:

  1. Indicate your interest by checking the appropriate box on the Housing and Dining Services Contract.
  2. Complete the FYE Community Packet:
    1. Submit essay
      1. Essay title, The Leader in Me
      2. The essay should include the following sub-topics: (a) Is a follower the opposite or the same as a leader? (b) How would the FYE community be important to your development during you collegiate experience? (c) Describe a project and/or program you would like to develop during your lifetime.