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LINK 101

LINK 101 is a required course for all incoming freshmen at Lander University.

This course provides academic and co-curricular experiences for freshmen that will establish a firm foundation upon which students can build the skills, knowledge, and values essential for success in higher education and the world beyond.

Through the various assignments completed for this course, our goal is that students will develop:

  1. the intellectual, skill, and interpersonal competencies necessary for college success;
  2. an autonomous and responsible emotional, intellectual, and social integration into college life;
  3. a self-determined system of meaning and values; and,
  4. a commitment to exploring and pursuing life goals.

 

What can I expect?

  • Small class size

  • Discussion based classes

  • Reflective-based metacognitive curriculum

  • Relationship building with peers

What is covered in this class?

  • Academic skill building and development

  • Major & Career Exploration

  • Degree Planning

  • Navigating a preconstructed social world

  • Class discussions to refine critical thinking 

LINK 101 Clusters

  • College of Business & Technology

  • College of Education

  • College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

  • College of Nursing, Human Performance & Health Sciences

  • College of Science & Mathematics

  • International

  • Honors

  • 1st Generation

LINK 101 Special Events

  • Lander Launch Event

  • Pack the Stands Nights

  • Campus Pop-ups 

2025-26 LINK Instructors

Lizbeth Casarrubias

Lizbeth Casarrubias

 

Alexis Cleveland

Alexis Cleveland

 

 Ashley Herrington

Ashley Herrington

 Faith Holmes

Faith Holmes

Anastasia Muzzarelli

Anastasia Muzzarelli

 

Kat Santana

Kat Santana

 

Lucia Solano

Lucia Solano

Elaina Woodard

Elaina Woodard

 

2025-2026 Peer Leaders

Daisy Aguilar-Diaz

Daisy Aguilar-Diaz
Nursing

 

Jakeira Anderson

Jakeira Anderson
Business

 

 Eli Bledsoe

Eli Bledsoe
Education

 Anaiah Bruckner

Anaiah Bruckner
Chemistry

Audrey Buran

Audrey Buran
Nursing

 

Lou Lou Gilstrap

Lou Lou Gilstrap
Education

 

Katelynn Halbert

Katelynn Halbert
Criminology

 Hayden Hamilton

Hayden Hamilton
Visual Art

Addi Hazlewood

Addi Hazlewood
Business

Tyler Hudson 

Tyler Hudson
Criminal Justice

 

 Jessica Humphrey

Jessica Humphrey
Nursing

 

 Maria Ibarra

Maria Ibarra
Criminology

 

Derrick Jones 

Derrick Jones
Business

 

 Jasmine King

Jasmine King
Human Services

 

Kaitlyn King  

Kaitlyn King
Criminology

 

Avery Kuenzi 

Avery Kuenzi
Computer Information Systems

 

Emily Malvaez

Emily Malvaez
Nursing

 

 Riley Meinte

Riley Meinte
Psychology

Desiree Morales

Desiree Morales
Political Science

Chris Morciglio

Chris Morciglio
Chemistry

 Rayvan MurphyRayvan Murphy
Psychology

 

Trinity PalmoreTrinity Palmore
Nursing

Ashlyn Richardson Ashlyn Richardson
Nursing

Karsyn Rivers Karsyn Rivers
Business

 Bri'Anna RobinsonBri'Anna Robinson
Nursing

 Cassy RollinsCassy Rollins
Education

Caleb WellsCaleb Wells
Nursing

 

Emma WilliamsEmma Williams
Human Services

 

 Meredith WongMeredith Wong
Exercise Science

 E'myus YoungE'myus Young
Exercise Science

Summer ZobelSummer Zobel
Education

 

 

Contact Us

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Michael Graham
LINK Program Director
864-388-8269  |  mgraham@lander.edu  |  Genesis Hall GE17