AG 1011 SAMs (Student Academic Mentor)

These SAMs assist in AG1011 by serving as a mentor to a small group of students and by assisting the instructor with class activities, announcements, group activities and facility tours. SAMs must also be willing to attend a weekly SAM meeting. AG 1011 meets for the first eight weeks of the fall semester.

If you are an upper class student interested in being a SAM, learn more about it here! You can apply here.

Ag 1011 is the freshmen orientation course for students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Every freshman that comes to OSU is required to take a freshman orientation course. As stated above, Ag 1011 is the course for CASNR freshmen. Ag 1011 meets twice a week during the first eight weeks of the fall semester.

Upon completing this course, each student should have:

• established beneficial relationships with faculty, staff and fellow students
• learned more about the various student organizations in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
• accepted major responsibility for his/her learning and academic success
• Developed skill sand strategies for achieving academic success (study skills, effective note-taking, test-taking, etc.)
• increased his/her comfort level relative to participating in small group discussions/activities
• developed academic and personal goals and established time management strategies for more effective time utilization
• increased his/her awareness of student services and University resources (Library, Career Services)
• developed strategies to effectively meet the challenges associated with making the transition from high school to college
• been stimulated to think more critically and creatively, and
• had fun and enjoyed the class.

All students will be assigned to a small group led by a CASNR Student Academic Mentor. At specified times during the course, students will meet with their small group; small group discussion and (or) activities will be led by the SAM. This is a unique characteristic of this course that many CASNR students truly enjoy!

FIT Student Academic Mentors (SAMs)

What is a FIT SAM?

FIT Student Academic Mentors are a select group of upper-class students chosen to live and work with CASNR freshmen who are a part of the FIT Program.

Mission Statement for FIT SAMs:

FIT SAMs serve as mentors to a small group of FIT students and provide guidance, support and direction that will ease their transition to college life.

Benefits for FIT SAMs:

SAM's will enhance skills in leadership, mediation, communication and organization. They will get to know and mentor new students and teach them how to be a successful college student. SAM's will also grow and learn through their involvement with FIT. As a SAM you will learn things about yourself above and beyond the normal college experience.

Selection Process:

SAM's are selected from an application and interview process. Interested students should complete and return the online application. Information about the interview and other evaluation activities will be provided to candidates who are selected to participate. The selection committee will contact you if you are invited to participate.

Eligibility:

FIT SAM's must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, at least 28 earned credit hours by the beginning of the Fall 2004 term, a record of scholastic achievement and extra-curricular involvement. In addition, they MUST live in the FIT residence hall and be willing to share constructive personal experiences and to foster social integration and academic achievement among the FIT students. Interested in applying? Click Here.

Required Duties:

Those students selected as FIT SAMS will be required to attend FIT meetings and classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for the entire academic year. Additionally, selected students agree to be available for FIT SAM meetings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays (in the fall semester only).