Champ 101
Part of our InSight Program’s wellbeing theme, Champ 101 is a 10-week program designed specifically for incoming first-year students. The goal? Help you find your footing as you enter college life.
Master the transition to Champlain with Champ 101
Who? You!
You’ll be grouped in a cohort of 20 students and required to attend noncredit-bearing sessions once or twice per week with an assigned staff or faculty facilitator and a peer facilitator.
Are you a transfer student? We encourage you to take part in our Transfer Connections program, a six-week workshop series tailored to creating a sense of belonging and fostering academic success among transfer students.
What? The Good Stuff.
You will take part in workshops that offer concrete, practical skills and strategies designed to support your successful transition to Champlain.
Some topics are more personal and social in nature like “identity development in college years” or “managing homesickness.” Other topics are more practical and transactional such as “what’s in the Smart Space?” or “how to prepare for advising appointments.”
There’s no homework—all you need to do is show up, engage, and think about how to use this info in your new everyday life!
Why? So You Can Win Big!
If we’re being real, college is a big deal. Without the right preparation, it’s not a given you’ll be successful. We’re not saying this to alarm you but to be real with you. We are prepared to give you the resources you need to succeed, and we want you (beg you!) to take advantage of them. Think of Champ 101 as the CliffsNotes for Champlain College.
We are committed to setting you up for success from the very start, so you feel empowered to continue your education at Champlain and remain a valuable member of our community for many years to come. Champ 101 is your first-year InSight wellbeing milestone. (Yes, attendance is required to graduate!)
Examples of Topics Covered in Champ 101 Workshops
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Academic Topics
A few program highlights of academic topics covered during Champ 101 workshops:
- What is add/drop week?
- Who is your Academic Specialist? What do they do? How can they help? Where can you find them?
- Intro to the SMART Space: academic support and coaching
- How and when to use email
- How to use Canvas
- How to use Google calendar
- Building relationships with professors (office hours, emails, accommodations, etc.)
- How to access and interpret midterm grades
- How to prepare for next semester, register for classes, and use Student Planning
- Are you questioning your major? Learn about resources for support, including your Faculty Advisor, Academic Specialist, and Career Coach. Understand how to change your major and add minors. Explore how to create the best academic experience for yourself and get the most out of your degree.
- How to prepare for advising appointments, complete your advising checklist, and make appointments with advisors.
- How to set yourself up for a successful end to the semester: Recognize gaps in time management, plan for big end-of-semester assignments, revisit resources such as the SMART Space and tutors, and get guidance on how to ask faculty for help.
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Wellbeing Topics
A few program highlights of wellbeing topics covered during Champ 101 workshops:
- Identity development in college years
- How to assume responsibilities for self
- Advocating for your wants and needs while balancing others’ wants and needs
- Managing stressful situations
- Understanding what support resources are available, including the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Office of Accessibility, and IDX Student Life Center
- Developing healthy habits and routines
- Challenges of basic self-care in the college setting (eating, sleeping, hygiene)
My facilitators from Champ 101 made my entire college transition process so much easier and less daunting.
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Champ 101
Part of our InSight Program’s wellbeing theme, Champ 101 is a 10-week program designed specifically for incoming first-year students. The goal? Help you find your footing as you enter college life.