Cornerstones at a Glance

What is Cornerstones?

Cornerstones, part of the First Year Experience, is a course that introduces students to the LeTourneau University community and encourages a holistic approach to life-long learning. In Cornerstones, students explore how to fulfill God’s unique design for their lives. The course develops four essential cornerstones of life and learning: personal, intellectual, spiritual, and community. The Cornerstones curriculum is built around five Christian Leadership Distincitves. Each class is comprised of 15-20 freshmen and is facilitated by a Mentor and a Peer Advisor.

Why Cornerstones?

The course helps students to...

• Understand Self
• Connect to LETU
• Establish Mentor Relationships
• Develop Friendships
• Understand University Life
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Who are Mentors?

Mentors are capable, professional faculty or staff members who serve as Christian role models to their students. Mentor responsibilities include...

• Assisting freshmen in the process of developing connections at LeTourneau.
• Working to ensure that each student receives the benefit of social, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual counsel.
• Leading students into self-discovery of God’s plan for them.

Who are Peer Advisors?

Peer Advisors are experienced student leaders who have demonstrated academic and community success. Peer Advisor responsibilities include...

• Connecting with a group of 15-20 freshmen who enter LeTourneau University with little to no college experience.
• Assisting freshmen in making their own connections in the LeTourneau community.
• Coaching new students into appropriate study habits.
   

Questions?

Please contact:

StanCoppinger@letu.edu Associate Vice President Academic Affairs (903)233.3200

AmielJarstfer@letu.edu Dean School of Arts and Sciences (903)233.3950

Take a look at the  2009-2010 Cornerstones brochure!