The Office of New Student & Family Engagement (NSFE) and the Office of the First Year Program (FYP) work together to oversee the Chicago Quarter Program. NSFE provides support and oversight for two members of Chicago Quarter teaching teams: the Staff Professional and the Chicago Quarter Student Mentor (CQM). NSFE also oversees the Common Hour curriculum. FYP provides support and oversight for the third member of the teaching team – the faculty member, as well as the academic component of the course.
In collaboration with a faculty member, the Staff Professional and CQM provide critical support to new students as they transition to DePaul. Teaching teams create interpersonal connections with and between their students, while also serving as a resource as students navigate the university and the city of Chicago.
The Staff Professional and CQM are both responsible for the Common Hour curriculum and are also expected to engage with their course’s academic topic. Staff Professionals and CQMs are expected to work in collaboration with one another to plan, facilitate, and deliver the Common Hour curriculum to their students. This experience serves as a unique opportunity for CQMs to grow and develop as leaders, while having the support of a Staff Professional to provide ongoing guidance and feedback throughout the quarter. Faculty can also provide support, feedback and guidance to the Staff Professional and CQM.
You may learn more by emailing Brian Howard at bhowar18@depaul.edu or by registering in DeHub for any of the following information sessions:
Wednesday, Feb. 9th, 2PM - 3PM CST
Tuesday, Feb. 15th, 12PM - 1PM CST
Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, 11AM - 12PM CST