2025 WINTER First Knight

Welcome to First Knight—an exclusive 1-hour session designed to support your transition into college life! This event is tailored to reinforce and expand on the content you’ve already explored during New Student Orientation (NSO) and Claiming the Castle. A maximum of 15 students will be able to sign up, ensuring a personalized experience with our Success Coaches, Erika Wilkinson and Kenton Alston.

During the session, you’ll complete your essential checklist and gain valuable insights to start your semester off right. Whether you’re a residential student required to attend or a commuter, PACT, or online student encouraged to participate, First Knight is the perfect way to kickstart your journey at the college.

Facilitators:

Erika Wilkinson, Success Coach

Kenton Alston, Success Coach

Attendees:

Required: Residential students

Encouraged: Commuter, PACT, and online students

Welcome Packet:
As part of your participation, each attendee will receive a Welcome Packet that includes:

Flyers for Office of Student Services, M&S EAP services, Public Safety, Health Center

Bridge to Success calendar

Week 1 activities

Cafeteria schedule for weeks 1 & 2

And much more!

Checklist Content:
This session will help you complete your essential checklist for success:

Syllabus Mapping Worksheets: Two worksheets (one for each delivery method if possible)

Confirm textbooks ordered and access online textbooks

Survival Guide and SharePoint scavenger hunts to get familiar with campus resources

Handouts: We’ve created a customized planner to keep you organized throughout the semester!

Agenda:

10 minutes – Welcome and Introductions

Overview of the session and goals.

Meet Success Coaches Erika Wilkinson and Kenton Alston.

15 minutes – Review Checklist Items

Go over Syllabus Mapping Worksheets and textbook confirmations.

Confirm access to online textbooks and relevant resources.

20 minutes – Survival Guide and SharePoint Scavenger Hunts

Walkthrough of the Survival Guide and a campus resource scavenger hunt.

Introduction to SharePoint and its tools for success.

10 minutes – Questions & Answers

Open the floor for any remaining questions or clarifications from students.

5 minutes – Wrap-up and Distribution of Welcome Packets

Distribute Welcome Packets.

Final thoughts and encouragement for the semester ahead.

Note: Sign-up for the session is limited to 15 students per session to ensure a personal and engaging experience. Secure your spot today!