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Student Success Programs

MCNHS First-Year Scholars is a first-year learning community within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Student Success Programs

The Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (MCNHS) offers two programs for First Year students to help support them in their transition to UMass Boston.

First Year Learning Community:

All first year MCNHS (Nursing, Exercise and Health Sciences, Urban Public Health, and Aging Studies) students are encouraged to join the First Year Learning Community.

As a member of the Learning Community, students will:

  • Enroll in the 1-credit course, Set SAIL for Success, in both the Fall & Spring semesters.
  • Be matched with a dedicated Peer Mentor, an upper-class MCNHS student who can provide guidance and support.
  • Build friendships and skills to support the transition to college & UMB.

Set SAIL for Success course:

INTR-D 110: Offered in the fall
Part one is designed to assist with the high school to college transition at UMass Boston and the Manning College of Nursing and Health Science (MCNHS) community, and to position students for academic success. This course will address the social (S) and academic (A) aspects associated with transitioning to college.

INTR-D 111: Offered in the spring
Part two focuses on professional development and transferable skills useful for aspiring healthcare professionals. This course will address interprofessional (I) and leadership (L) development.

To express interest in enrolling in the First Year Learning Community, please fill out this short interest form: https://forms.office.com/r/xv0thKJZ32

MCNHS Connect:

MCNHS Connect is a peer mentoring program for new MNCHS undergraduate students.

  • All first year MCNHS (Nursing, Exercise and Health Sciences, Urban Public Health, and Aging Studies) students can join MCNHS Connect in the Spring semester of their first year.
  • Students in the program will be matched with a peer mentor until the end of the Fall semester of their sophomore year.
  • Students will build connections with other students in the program through social events & academic success workshops offered throughout each semester.
  • Receive advice and support from an upper-class MCNHS student through peer mentorship.
  • All MCNHS first year students will receive information about how to sign up during the fall semester.

Academic Success Workshops:

MCNHS hosts a series of Academic Success Workshops in the fall and spring semesters. The workshops include:

  • Syllabus Review & Semester Planning
  • Time Management & Overcoming Procrastination
  • Test Anxiety & Stress Management
  • Developing Effective Study Techniques
  • Note Taking Strategies
  • APA & Writing for Health Sciences 101

Academic Coaching:

MCNHS offers peer-to-peer Academic Coaching support. The Academic Coaches are available for individualized appointments throughout the fall and spring semesters.

Why Use Academic Coaching:

  • Improve time management, study habits, and test prep strategies
  • Set and reach academic goals
  • Stay motivated and overcome procrastination

Who Should Use Academic Coaching:

  • Students on Academic Probation, Warning, or receiving Early Alerts
  • Students who want to improve their GPA
  • Students feeling overwhelmed or in need of extra support
  • Students struggling with the transition to college life
  • Students who want an accountability buddy

Contact:

Jessica Beaton, Assistant Director of Student Success

Office of Student Success & Engagement

Jessica.Beaton001@umb.edu