Klein Rising

Elevating the New Student Experience

The Klein College of Media and Communication created Klein Rising to provide the necessary support for new students to make a successful transition to college life and to Klein's culture. This yearlong experience provides a framework for student development and acts as a springboard for student growth.

Designed specifically as a new student experience, Klein Rising engages students in a variety of ways to build strong community and lasting relationships within Klein College.

We recognize the incredible life change that many of our new students are going through as they enter college and have developed this three-pronged approach to community building that allows each student to soar to their greatest heights.

I got into the Klein Rising program, which is a mentorship program for first-years and transfers to help them adjust to Temple and the university in general. Being a recent transfer myself, I could see that some students needed some help and wanted to get involved.

Jason Lee ’24

Communication Studies Major, Transfer Student

The Three Pillars of Klein Rising

New Student Seminar

The first pillar of Klein Rising is the New Student Seminar. All first-year students are required to enroll in the one-credit New Student Seminar (KLN 1001 or 2001), a course delivered in the fall semester. Students are introduced to all the opportunities available at Klein while learning valuable skills like

Academic planning
Goal setting
On-campus resources and campus safety
Getting involved
Financial literacy
Transformational learning

Transformational learning refers to the process of going beyond transactional learning or simply acquiring knowledge. It promotes critical thinking and the act of relating new information to personal life experiences, which helps students understand themselves and their place in the world in a more meaningful way.

Ideally taken in the spring semester after completing KLN 1001 or 2001 in the fall, the Introduction to Professional Development course (KLN 1002) further develops the foundational knowledge for new students, focusing heavily on career-preparation and professional development. This required 1-credit course will ensure students gain competency and familiarity with important subjects as they enter their second year at Temple, including:

LinkedIn and networking platforms
Resume and Cover Letters
Elevator Pitch
Student Organizations
Internships

Peer Mentoring

The second pillar of Klein Rising is the mentoring component where new students have the opportunity to learn from their more experienced peers. Small groups of new students are paired with sophomore, junior and senior students who meet weekly to reflect on themes discussed within the New Student Seminar (KLN 1001 or 2001) and Introduction to Professional Development (KLN 1002).

Experiential Learning Opportunities

The third pillar of Klein Rising is student-driven and experiential. New students are encouraged to explore their interests and engage with faculty, staff, students and alumni to set the stage for academic and professional success. To complete this hands-on learning component, students must attend events and activities in a variety of areas such as:

Academic
Klein Community
Professional Development
Campus Recreation
Student Organizations
Mental Health and Wellness

Learn more about Klein Rising.

Student Success Offices

In addition to the supportive framework of Klein Rising, the college offers traditional academic and career development support through the student success offices.