Ithaca College

The FYRE Associate plays an integral role in the success of our first-year students by providing leadership for the educational and experiential initiatives within each FYRE residential cluster at Ithaca College. 

The First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE) is an educational community experience for first-year students with goals of easing student transitions, supporting academic success, and furthering student learning on selected outcomes. Each year, with the support of student staff, FYRE Associates direct the execution of four SLO Initiatives during the academic year in the area of Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, or Social & Emotional Learning. (SLO Initiatives are events, campaigns, or other learning strategies that further students understanding of a specific learning outcome.)

1. SLO Initiatives focused on Diversity & Inclusion with a specific emphasis towards the Student Learning Outcome: “Students will be able to identify three benefits of engaging with diverse perspectives."
    
2. SLO Initiatives focused on Sustainability with a specific emphasis towards the Student Learning Outcome: “Students will be able to describe three positive practices that contribute to a sustainable community.”
    
3. SLO Initiatives focused on Social & Emotional Learning with a specific emphasis towards the Student Learning Outcome: “Students will be able to identify three ways they can adjust actions to nurture positive interactions.”

Qualifications:

• Must be a current faculty or salaried staff member at Ithaca College.
   
• Should demonstrate knowledge and creativity in selected topic area (Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, or Social & Emotional Learning) in order to work towards achieving associated Student Learning Outcome.
   
• Must be willing and able to engage with the community, at times, after normal work hours.

Compensation:

Individuals who serve as an FYRE Associate will receive a $1,100 stipend for the academic year.

If you are interested in the FYRE Associate role and would like more information, please email Dr. Jacqueline K. Winslow, Assistant Director for Residential Education at jkwinslow@ithaca.edu.

** Our open positions are as follows: 2 working with the Social & Emotional Learning topic and 1 working with the Sustainability topic **