Expectations for First Year Students

• Students must understand the nature and importance of analytical and reflective thinking as a cornerstone of the IB/M program, and must begin to develop their reflective and analytical abilities, particularly when working with and around children.
• Students must understand what constitutes professional behavior and attitudes, both in clinic placements and in university courses, and demonstrate professional behavior at all times.
• Students should make certain that they make personal contact with their academic advisor early in this phase of the program. While few students will actually take courses with their advisors during the first year, advisors still play an important role in the life of IB/M students. Advisors are especially important in designing a plan of study and selecting courses.
• All students should have an approved plan of study on file in the Office of Teacher Education no later than October 1 in their first fall semester in the program. Students should contact Ann Traynor, Academic Advisor, with questions concerning their plans of study.