Student Affairs

 

The College 101 Course Assistant (CA)

What is a Course Assistant?

The College 101 course assistant (CA) position is an unique opportunity available to upper-class students at Baldwin-Wallace College.  The CA is a peer facilitator who assists a professor in teaching the College 101 course.  This is a paid position and provides great experience for both the CA and the students enrolled in the class.  Through this opportunity, CA's provide a "peer perspective" of student life and reality at B-W.  Aside from being a role model, peer counselor, and assistant to the instructor, CA's strengthen their interpersonal communication skills, enhance their leadership roles, and gain great training for future careers in teaching and higher education.  Regardless of your major, the Course Assistant experience looks impressive on a RESUME!

New Course Assistant Application

Returning Course Assistant Application

 To be eligible to apply you must:

     1.  Have an cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

     2.  Have class status of junior or senior by fall 2011.

     3.  Be in good standing with the College and no judicial record.

Previous enrollment in COL 101 preferred but not required. 

Terms of Employment:

  • The position is based on a fall semester contract.  Compensation is a stipend total of $400 paid in monthly installments throughout the fall term.
  • Active participation in all course assistant training sessions as outlined in a contract.  Training will begin in April with a required training meeting for professor and CA planned the week before the start of the fall term.

Responsibilities include:

  • Serving as a peer mentor.
  • Initiating contact with your course instructor during spring semester and summer prior to teaching.
  • Assist in preparing the course with your assigned instructor.
  • Attend all classes and meetings arranged by your course instructor.
  • In-class responsibilities may include:  organizing class social activities, developing and showcasing your personal Action Plan/E-Portfolio to students in the class, reviewing assignments, assisting students who have difficulty adjusting to college, and presenting relevant topics to the class. 
     

The recruitment and selection of CA's begins in the spring term.  Applications are available through the link above, please remember to send an electronic copy of your resume to bbast@bw.edu.  Applications and resumes are to be completed by Friday, February 17, 2012. 

 

 
What is College 101?
This is a first-year experience course offered fall semester to all students entering college for the first time.  With the guidance of the professor and CA, the course will:
  • Expose students to resources offered at B-W. 
  • Read and discuss a common first-year reader (book).
  • Promote development of intellectual, personal, and social skills essential to academic, personal success, and leadership.
  • Help students strengthen their connection to their intended academic major or interests.
  • Promote positive transition and experiences for new members of the B-W community.

 

What other CA's said about their experiences as a College 101 Course Assistant?

"To sum up College 101 in two words-  amazing and useful come to mind. As a freshman who came into B-W and was told that College 101 was completely unnecessary to take, I believed the rumors and decided to opt out of this wonderful experience. I can tell you now, in retrospect, after being a CA for College 101, I would have changed my decision 100%. Not only is this course necessary for any incoming freshman, but it is also extremely helpful. I believe that when I entered College in freshman year I was just as confused as everyone else, and I did not truly get out and get involved until junior year. This is definitely one of the things that I wish I could have done differently in my time at B-W."
 
"I enjoyed getting to know the first year students and watching them become...at home at B-W"
 
"I've definitely gained leadership skills..."
 
"I became more confident..."
 
"I learned a lot about myself and higher education"
 
"....can't wait to do it again"
 
"...best thing I've ever done"
 

Questions?  Contact Marc Adkins, COL 101 Coordinator, at (440) 826-2116; email- madkins@bw.edu  

 

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