Freshman Experience
Instructors
Dr. Terry Brown
Professor of Physical Education
I like to remember my freshman experience class many years ago. I knew no one, and was about 1500 miles from home. By the end of the week I had, if not deep friendships, at least good acquaintances and was ready to start school. If we can accomplish that and sneak in some study/survival skills, we have had a great week!
Dr. Joy Lucas
Professor of physical Education
As I reflect on college for my three boys and their first days at their respective Universities, I realize how essential the first few days of experiences are.It is essentail that students smake a positive contact whether it is another student or a person on the faculty or staff. It may be the only time that students are informed about the major differences between high school and universitiy life in and out of the classroom. It is a time where I can truly exhibit what I wish to be to our student--a servant. That is difficult to communicate once class begins and I have to hold to standards.
Justin Bond
Instructor of Business
The counseling center
I believe FE is a wonderful opportunity for new students to get adjusted to college life and most importantly they get to know other new students before classes ever begin. Many great friendships are developed at FE.
Andrew R. Jacobs,
Assistant Professor of English
Lester McNatt
Assistant Professor of Music
Freshman experience gives students a somewhat relaxed opportunity to transition to college life. It is personally rewarding to be part of that experience and to be able to see students experience a week which begins a new chapter of their lives. In my view, students are better equipped to begin college because of Freshman experience thru such activities as the needs and abilities assesments surveys, the study tools given in presentations throughout the week, and the friendships which have developed from our week together.
Elsa Price
Accociate Professor of Education
I believe that Freshman Experience is a wonderful learning experience for the students and teachers. It gives both the students and faculty an opportunity to embrace the Christian environment and philosophy of Faulkner University .
Jason South
Instructor of Speech and Theater
Assistant ProfessoSteve Phillips
Physical Education
Dr. Ed Hicks
Professor of History and Political Science
I enjoy teaching in the freshman experience program because I like to meet and get the know the new students and encourage them to get involved quickly in the educational opportunities available here at Faulkner. Unfortunately, many incoming freshman don’t know what to expect from college life and getting off to a good start in the classroom is extremely important and I want to do everything I can to get these new students off on the right foot.
Dr. Dixie Hicks
Professor of History
Dr. Cindy Walker
Professor of English
I love Freshman Experience week and hope that when my children enter college similar programs will be available for them. This week helps everyone transition from high school, junior colleges and other universities into Faulkner university. It's a lot of work but I keep returning because we have so much fun!
Dr. Robert Woods
Great Books Professor