UNIV 101 First Year Experience/Global – Fall 2014 Office: LA 3071Dr. Silvia Rode Email: sarode@usi.eduMs. Heidi Gregori-Gahan Meeting Time: Tuesday 7 pm Ms. Nicole Vernon Location: Ruston Hall

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the University of Southern Indiana and the undergraduate experience with a specific focus on academic success, campus involvement, and community engagement. Students will discuss issues of value and behavior in the college setting, discover what resources are available to them, and learn what it means to integrate themselves into the campus and surrounding communities.

Course objectives: Understand the value of the full higher educational experience and participate in some

aspect of university life beyond the classroom. Understand the self-direction and motivation required to succeed and develop a plan

for achieving academic goals. Understand how a USI education applies to community issues and engage in an activity

with stakeholders beyond the university.

Implementation:This course is designed to help bridge the transition between high school and college. You will develop skills and identify campus resources that will help you achieve academic success at USI. On campus and off, you will engage with student groups and community organizations, exploring opportunities for personal growth as an active member of the USI and Evansville

communities. Finally, you will begin to identify professional goals and map out the coursework, training, or extracurricular activities necessary to achieve your goals.

Attendance & Participation:Student discussions are at the heart of this course, and for that reason, regular attendance and active participation in the seminar and cultural events are required. You are allowed a maximum of two absences (excused or unexcused). For each additional absence, your final grade will be reduced by one letter grade. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what the homework was and come prepared for the next class. Assignments must be submitted by the due date listed on your syllabus, even if you are absent.

To maintain a collegial classroom environment, you are expected to Arrive on time (excessive tardiness will count toward an absence) Complete homework assignments before arriving in class Turn off and stow all electronic devices including cell phones and laptops Treat your classmates and instructor with respect

Required work (details will be provided in class)1. Eagle Experience – completion of online modules2. Completion of MapWorks Survey3. Completion of Academic Plan4. Participation in all cultural events5. Daily homework assignments: readings, attendance at select university events etc.6. Written reflections

Final Grade:Completion of Eagle Experience, MapWorks and Academic Plan 30%Homework, Participation, and Written Reflections 30%Cultural events participation 30%Final (Concluding reflection paper) 10%

Course grades will be based on the following scale:90 to 100 = A 70 to 76 = C87 to 89 = B+ 67 to 69 = D+80 to 86 = B 60 to 66 = D76 to 79 = C+ less than 59 = F

Disabilities:If you have a disability for which you may require academic accommodations for this class, please register with Disability Resources (DR) as soon as possible. Students who have or who receive an accommodation letter from DR are encouraged to meet privately with course faculty to discuss the provisions of those accommodations as early in the semester as possible. To qualify for accommodation assistance, students must first register to use the disability resources in DR, Orr Center Rm. 095; call 812-464-1961; or visit http://www.usi.edu/disabilities.

To help ensure that accommodations will be available when needed, students are encouraged to meet with course faculty at least 7 days prior to the actual need for the accommodation

Academic Integrity:Plagiarism and cheating of any form are serious offenses and may result in an F for the assignment, the course, or expulsion from the university.

Notification of Participation in University Sanctioned Events:Students who must miss class to participate in a university sanctioned event are expected to notify me in advance and complete the work, including tests, in advance of the absence. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with me in advance regarding their absences and to determine a schedule for make-up work

Calendar—UNIV 101 – Fall 2014 (subject to change)

Tuesday 7 pm In class Homework due next week

Week 1August 26

Welcome & Course IntroductionDinner -

Week 2September 2Lecture/Class

HS vs. College; “Who Gets to Graduate;” The value of a Liberal Arts education

- For Sept. 9th. Complete “Eagle Experience” online. You can find the video in the content box.

- Read U.S. Values handoutWeek 3

September 9Cultural

Programming

Syllabi, time management and goal-setting strategies -

Week 4September 16Lecture/Class

Reading strategies and note-taking

- Complete MapWorks and post 100-word reflection on Blackboard

- Take Cornell-style notes in one of your classes and bring to our next class

-Week 5

September 23Cultural

Programming

Learning styles and Test preparation - Complete Online Assessment

Week 6September 30 NO CLASS Assessment Day

Week 7 October 6Lecture/Class

Well-being and Stress management -

Week 8October 14 NO CLASS Fall Break

Attend majors and minors fair October 15th 10-2 Majors Fair in Carter Hall and post 100-word reflection on BlackboardOct. 16th Multilingual Poetry Reading and Lecture on Translation

Week 9October 21

Cultural Programming

Core 39 & preparation for advising appointment and spring registration

- Complete online quiz on plagiarism. Print & bring to class.

Week 10 Academic integrity & University policies - Identify and print a listing for an internship to

October 28Lecture/Class

which you would like to apply. Print & bring to class.

Week 11November 4

Cultural Programming

Career Services, Internships and Practica

Week 12November 11Lecture/Class

Preparing for your future& making good choices

Week 13November 18 NO CLASS

Week 14November 25 NO CLASS Thanksgiving break

- Bring your finals schedule & finals study plan to class.

- Complete volunteer hours and post 100-word reflection on Blackboard.

Week 15December 2

Last class: Preparing for finals;Looking forward

Dec 3rd Holiday Sing Along- Complete final reflection paper

Week 16December 9 Final reflection paper due (250 words)/Submit on Blackboard