Students

FYE Programs and Resources

At Craven, we believe that a successful student is both a quality student and an active member of our community. There are many ways that you can get involved on campus – join a student club or organization, become a student leader, participate in campus programs, or become a tutor. Engagement in learning experiences outside of the classroom will provide you opportunities to interact with faculty and peers and connect with the global community. Our goal is to empower students with the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to actively and effectively pursue their education and reach their goals.

E3: Student Success Series

The E3 Student Success Series is a comprehensive series of programming that complements the other FYE initiatives and the goals of the FYE program. The purpose of the series is to facilitate a first-year student’s transition to Craven Community College and their development of skills, habits, and attitudes essential to success at Craven.

Sample Topics

  • Taming the Craven Schedule
  • Study Smarter, Not Harder
  • Make More of Your Craven Experience
  • Discover Your Personality Type
  • Choosing a Major
  • WebAdvisor: Academic Planning and Online Registration
  • Ready, Set, Relax

Workshop Schedule and Descriptions

FYE Common Reading Program

Craven’s common reading program is a way of creating a shared intellectual experience for our first-year students that stimulates discussion and critical thinking, while also encouraging a sense of community among students, faculty and staff.  

For 2011-2012, first-year students enrolled in ACA courses will share the common experience of reading This I Believe: Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women.

Objectives of Common Reading Program

  • Encourage students to read beyond textbooks.
  • Raise awareness and tolerance of intergenerational and cultural likenesses and differences.
  • Promote academic discourse and critical thinking.
  • Provide an introduction to the expectations of higher education.
  • Create a sense of community among students, faculty and staff.
  • Integrate an academic and social experience into the campus community.

Essay Contest & Submission Guidelines

FYE and the Craven Bookstore will sponsor an essay contest based on the common book.  New first-year students can submit a short essay (350-500 words) following the essay writing guidelines.  Finalists will read their essays at the This I Believe Reading and one new first-year student will be awarded a $500 scholarship.

  • Eligibility: First semester curriculum students with fewer than 12 completed college credits.
  • For essay writing guidelines, follow this link: http://thisibelieve.org/guidelines/.
  • Essay must meet these requirements:
    • 350-500 words
    • Include: Student name, Craven email address and phone number.
    • Format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
    • File name: Give your essay this file name, CommonReading2011_lastname (for example - CommonReading2011_smith.doc)
    • Submit essay to fye@cravencc.edu with the subject – Common Reading Essay.  Only one entry per student.
    • If chosen as a finalist, you or your designee will read your essay during the This I Believe Reading.
  • Submission Deadlines:
    • Fall Semester – November 7, 2011
    • Spring Semester – April 2, 2012
  • This I Believe Reading
    • Fall Semester – November 17, 2011 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
    • Spring Semester – April 12, 2012 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.