Monthly Summary
In October, the DFI team hosted an Appreciation Luncheon at the Highland campus to recognize digital navigators and key contributors, issued The First Three Years newsletter, and continued outreach through four info sessions offered in Spanish to Avance to College classes in South Austin and Northridge campuses. Most notably, the development of the Social Media micro-credential was completed, marking all 16 micro-credentials as available, with 222 students enrolled across 18 sections in the Fall #2 session.
Highlights
Outreach
- DFI Appreciation Luncheon was held at the Highland campus on October 17 to honor digital navigators and others who have been crucial contributors to the success of the DFI program.
- DFI Micro-credentials – The First Three Years newsletter was issued.
- Linda Smarzik met with the Accelerated Learning Services team to discuss collaboration.
- Raquel presented four information sessions in Spanish to Avance to College students at both South Austin and Northridge campuses.
Micro-CredentialsÂ
- Social Media micro-credential development finished, with launch planned for Fall #2 session. All 16 micro-credentials have now been developed and are available for students, faculty, and staff to take.
Data
- 222 opt-in students registered for Fall #2 micro-credential session
- 16 opt-in and 2 co-curricular sections were offered in Fall #2 session