First-Year Interest Groups is seeking 2019 FIG Proposals from UO Faculty and is recruiting undergraduates to apply for a 2019 Fall FIG Assistant position.

FIG Proposals 2019

University of Oregon faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for new First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs). Proposals for 2019 are due by Monday, February 11th. Faculty from all disciplines are welcome to submit.

FIGs create a space for freshmen to explore an academic topic with depth from an interdisciplinary approach in their first term. A 20 member cohort participates in three courses together during the fall, where students begin making connections between classes, to faculty and peers, and to vital resources that set them up for success beyond their first year. The FIG Program is flexible and open to innovation – faculty are encouraged to contact the FIG Program Director, Amy Hughes Giard, with ideas. All faculty who have not taught a FIG are required to meet with Director Hughes Giard prior to submitting a proposal. Amy can be contacted through email at agiard@uoregon.edu or over the phone at 541-346-1079. For more information click here: FIG Proposal

FIG Assistant Position

Are you an undergraduate student who is interested in mentoring first-year students during their transition to the univeristy? Apply to become a FIG Assistant!

As a FIG Assisant, you will develop leadership skills, receive faculty mentorship, and gain possible teaching experience. FIG Assistants earn $1000 during their fall term assignment. If you are interested, please contact Willow Hamilton, fypoutreach@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-2896. Access to the application can be found here: 2019 FA Application