First-Year Aggie Connections (FYAC) facilitators are matched with a group of around 25 first-year students in a “Connection.” Each Connection is different—some are associated with for-credit seminars, others are affiliated with on-campus groups and others are based on a common academic or co-curricular interest.
As a facilitator you:
Become a Facilitator
FYAC facilitator proposals are now OPEN! Submit your proposal here by May 2nd, 2025.
Join us for an info session:
If you have questions contact us directly at aggieconnect@ucdavis.edu.
- Oversee a Connection made up of around 25 students that share a common interest for one academic quarter
- Communicate FYAC purpose and goals to students
- Serve as an immediate connection with university faculty/staff for students
- Commit to facilitating a minimum of 6 sessions during the quarter with your Connection (unless you are instructing a for-credit seminar requiring more meeting times)
- Have the option of having a peer mentor assigned to your Connection to provide support to students within the Connection, plan activities and determine programming
Facilitators are:
- UC Davis faculty, staff, or graduate students
- Higher education professionals who are knowledgeable about campus resources and passionate about connecting with students
Why be a facilitator?
- Share a personal passion
- Impact a student's life
- Provide mentorship to diverse student populations
- Develop a new program or try out creative ideas
- Acquire additional support to grow existing programs
- Demonstrate professional skills
- Gain campus knowledge
- Become a part of the FYAC network across campus
How can I become a facilitator?
- New facilitators must submit a Connection proposal that clearly states an academic or co-curricular theme
- Returning facilitators can skip the proposal form and renew an existing or previous Connection theme.
Not sure how to get started?
- Join a Facilitator Info Session:
- Want to join, but need help with your theme? Attend our Connection Theme Coworking session:
- April 24th, 9-10 AM, Zoom (RSVP Here)
- Consider adopting a vacant Connection theme to get started quickly and easily. Contact FYAC staff for possible existing vacant Connection themes.
Questions? Email aggieconnect@ucdavis.edu