The RGASC's Head Start program is designed to introduce incoming UTM students to the academic environment, expectations, skills, and resources they can expect to encounter in their first year on campus.
Free sessions feature senior student panels, first year faculty, RGASC learning strategists, and campus partners on topics related to how to manage the transition from high school to university successfully.
Head Start is part of UTM's orientation programming. Head Start 2024 sessions will take place August 20- August 22, 2024 (on Week 11 of the EagleConnect program).
Schedule at a Glance
Day 1
Hybrid (in person (CCT1080) and online via Zoom)
- Creativity, Collaboration, and Problem Solving
- Writing for University and beyond
- Note-taking Strategies for University
Deep Reading for Deep Learning
(Lunch is provided)
Day 2
Online (Zoom)
- First Year Math 101
- Understanding Academic Integrity at UTM
- Library 101
- Navigating UTM Tools for Academic Success
- Test Success Strategies
Day 3
Hybrid (in person (CCT1080) and online via Zoom)
- Succeeding with Math
- Time Management and Study Planning
- Understanding Generative AI at the University Level (in person only)
- Study Skills and Study Groups (in person only)
Meet First Year faculty
(Lunch is provided)
Why Attend Head Start
- Discover what is expected of first-year students as active learners in the academic community at UTM
- Identify learning strategies and academic skills that you can develop to enhance your academic confidence and performance
- Learn about key campus resources that will support your learning and development through your first year to graduation
Registration
Registration for in-person sessions is now closed. All are welcome to join us online. Join EagleConnect to get access to Zoom links. All sessions will be recorded and shared in EagleConnect by the end of the program.