As a FIG Leader, you’ll gain valuable experience for the future while helping students succeed in their transition to college.
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A FIG Leader is an undergraduate student who supports incoming students in their transition to UW while facilitating a GEN ST 199 course during Autumn Quarter.
In the Peer Educator Practicum (GEN ST 270) course, you will develop a 10-week curriculum in the spring quarter consisting of modules, lesson plans, and active learning classroom activities that will assist first-year students in their transition to the University of Washington.
*Returning FIG Leaders will enroll in Advanced Peer Educator Practicum (GEN ST 470)
In the autumn quarter, you will enroll in Student Leadership Development: First-year Transition Practicum (GEN ST 270) where you will apply your skills from the spring. You will facilitate one 50-minute weekly section of GEN ST 199: The University Community by serving as a mentor to the students in the FIG. You will collaborate with your peers to develop lesson plans that help fulfill the purpose of GEN ST 199 and support new students as they develop confidence in navigating the UW and Seattle.
FIG Leaders will do the following:
- Earn passing credit in the GEN ST 270 spring and autumn courses. Course requirements include:
- Develop modules & lesson plans building on the curricular framework provided by FYP.
- Serve as a peer instructor and guide for a classroom of 20-25 first-year students, present organized lesson plans, facilitate active learning strategies, answer questions, etc.
- Create an inclusive and welcoming community by utilizing training provided by FYP.
- Portray the University of Washington, its policies, agencies, services, and campus life in an accurate manner to first-year students.
- Adapt to remote & in-person instruction based on needs.
Be sure to pay close attention to the important dates of the FIG Leader application process:
Application Opens: November 18, 2024
Returning FIG Leader Application Closes: January 14, 2025*
New FIG Leader Application Closes: January 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
FIG Leader Interviews: February 6–7, 2025
Offers Sent: February 12, 2025
FIG Leader Welcome Night: March 5, 2025
*Note: There are separate application forms for New and Returning FIG Leaders. Please be sure to select the correct form when submitting your application.
In order to be a FIG Leader, the following is required:
- Enrolled full-time (12 credits) as a degree-seeking undergraduate student at the UW Seattle campus through at least autumn 2025.
- Maintain good academic and conduct standing with the University throughout the entire term of employment.
- Enroll in GEN ST 270/470 (3 credits) in Spring 2025 & Autumn 2025.
- Attendance at required events below; we will find a resolution if you have academic or work conflicts.
If offered the role, I will adhere to the following:
- I will attend the FIG Leader Welcome Night.
- I have time blocked on my academic calendar to enroll in & attend one of the sections of GEN ST 270/470 (3 credits) in Spring Quarter.
- I have blocked my calendar to attend FIG Leader Community Day.
- I have blocked my calendar to complete 5-10 hours of self-guided prep in September.
- I have blocked my calendar to attend the Pre-Quarter Meeting in September, in person on the UW Seattle campus.
- I have blocked my calendar to attend Connection Group Meetings & Husky Kick-off in September.
- I understand that I will be teaching one 50-minute section of the GEN ST 199 course in autumn Quarter. (Scheduling of that 50-min time will occur during the spring quarter)
- I understand that in addition to teaching my GEN ST 199 course, I will enroll in one 50-min section of the GEN ST 270/470 course (3 credits) in autumn quarter.
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