What is The Eagle Experience?
The Eagle Experience is a comprehensive philosophy of programming and engagement that encompasses all new student elements from orientation through the first year of enrollment and results in desired first year outcomes.
The Eagle Experience was formed out of a desire to make the transition experience exceptional for new students. Foundational goals were to be truly collaborative and holistic versus “take an event, put it all on the calendar” and call it collaborative. Intentional efforts were given to cross-pollinate events across all three of Georgia Southern’s campuses. The creativity for The Eagle Experience was present from the onset when three divisions – Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs – came together to reshape the landscape for how the university welcomes and transitions incoming students to Georgia Southern.
Faculty & Staff – Volunteer for The Eagle Experience Events!
Learning Outcomes
View our 35 student and supporter learning outcomes.
Steering Committee
- Brenda Richardson, First-Year/Second-Year Experience
- Ken Gassiot, Student Affairs
- Mike Smith, New Student & Family Programs
- Memory Littles, Student Activities
- Dan Adams, Athletics
- Laurely Caycho, Multicultural Affairs
- Derick Robertson, University Store
Awards
- The Eagle Experience is a NASPA Award winning program for student transition! The program won the 2022 Bronze Award and the 2023 Gold Award!
- The Eagle Experience Steering Committee won the 2022 Georgia Southern University Awards of Excellence Team Award!
Assessment Results
Learn More
- Student-Facing Eagle Experience Website
- Eagle Eye View Podcast, Episode One: Moving In with The Eagle Experience (August 17, 2022)
Ideas & Inquiries
If you have an idea or inquiry about The Eagle Experience, email eagleexperience@georgiasouthern.edu.