UW-Superior has begun to implement a package of initiatives designed to integrate students into the campus community and its public liberal arts mission. These initiatives offer incoming students a set of experiences that will anchor first-year students within UW-Superior academically, socially, and culturally. 

2006-2007

• Implement revised orientation program, including induction ceremony

2007-2008

• Introduction of 10 Freshman Seminar courses
• Implement methods for increased advisor/advisee contact
• Pilot Peer Mentoring Program
• Search for and hire First-Year Experience Coordinator to start on July 1, 2008

2008-2009

• Creation of FYE Advisory Group
• Begin discussion of First-Year Seminar requirement
• Discussion of peer mentoring program and cultural travel opportunities
• FYE Coordinator to develop university-wide convocations centered on “theme of the year” as well as other FYE programs