The videos and PowerPoint presentations from the May 10, 2024 FYS Pedagogy Workshop can be found in this google drive. Note that access is restricted to those teach FYS in the fall of 2024.

The videos and PowerPoint presentations from the August 19, 2024 FYS Planning and Preparation Workshop can be found in this google drive. Note that access is restricted to those teach FYS in the fall of 2024.

The slides and videos from the August 21, 2023 FYS Pedagogy Workshop (available to Bates faculty only). The recordings can be found in embedded links in the session agenda.

The FYS Proposal Workshop was held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 2 PM. A recording of that session can be accessed here. The slides from that session can be accessed here.

The slides from the May 12 FYS Workshop can be accessed here. Additionally, we have videos of the sessions:

• First Year Experience (facilitated by Steve) and Inclusive Teaching in the FYS (facilitated by Lindsey) is here.
•  FYS as the W1 (facilitated by Bridget) is here.
•  How the Class of 2027 Will Register Over the Summer (facilitated by Megan and Steve) and Student Support Advisors as Partners to FYS Instructors (facilitated by Jess) is here.

The slides and videos from the August 24, 2022 FYS Pedagogy Workshop (available to Bates faculty only)

The slides and video from the May 6, 2022 FYS Planning and Preparation Workshop Morning Session on First-Year Experience (available to Bates faculty only)

The slides and video from the May 6, 2022 FYS Planning and Preparation Workshop Afternoon Session on W1 Learning Goals and Resources for the First-Year Seminar (available to Bates faculty only)

A list of the faculty, course titles and times, Course-Attached Tutors (CATs) for writing and speaking (formerly, “PWSAs”), librarians, and the September 1, 2022 session locations for each FYS (available to Bates faculty only).

A syllabus template for a First Year Seminar in Fall 2021 (available to Bates faculty only)

Six Aims of the First Year Seminar: A document from Writing @ Bates on the goals of our First Year Seminar program.

A Rhetorical Rubric for the FYS

A Writing Values Rhetorical Rubric

Click here for a list of Writing@Bates’ recommended textbooks and Open Education Resources geared towards the first-year student writer-reader.

P.A.G.E. for Effective & Inclusive Writing Assignment Design

Please find these and more writing pedagogy resources for FYS instructors on Writing@Bates’ website.

Understanding Your Course-Attached Tutor (CAT) for Writing & Speaking as Partner in Your FYS. NOTE: CATs were formerly known as PWSAs

Syllabus Blurbs for the Writing & Language Center and Your Course-Attached Tutor (CAT) for Writing and Speaking.

Adding your CAT, or Course-Attached Tutor To Your Lyceum Course Page