Courses and programs offered through First-Year Learning and Engagement focus on developing students into learners and leaders. Transition courses are designed to assist students in successfully transitioning from high school to university learning. University Seminar courses provide opportunities for students of all classifications to learn how to learn through in-depth discovery of a topic of interest.
Students are trained to serve as peer leaders in these courses through FYLE's Peer Teaching Assistant program. In addition, FYLE offers leadership development through this and other programs including OU's award-winning Alpha Lambda Delta chapter.
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For additional information, email First Year learning and Engagement at fyle@ou.edu.
Phone: (405) 325-8216
Undergraduate students are selected and trained to serve as Peer Teaching Assistants in UNIV courses. These student leaders serve as mentors, peer educators, and campus connectors for first-year students taking transition and other UNIV courses.
PTAs learn leadership skills, teaching methods, receive mentorship, and earn a tuition waiver.
Estabished in 1927, the OU chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society recognizes academic achievements of first-year students. ALD members receive opportunities that enhance the college experience!
First-year students who earn a 3.5 or higher OU GPA and complete 12 hours or more in their first semester at OU will receive an email invitation to join Alpha Lambda Delta.
All Foundations courses provide specific content regarding becoming a learner and developing leadership skills. In addition, students can sharpen specific skills by taking Foundations sections with specific focus themes for developing leadership skills or University Seminars that emphasize developing leadership or specific learning skills.
