FRESHMAN SEMINAR
FALL 2006
STUDENT SYLLABUS

WEEK 1:

September 3

BEAR TRACKS 102 – 3-4 p.m.
o Begin in Snyder Recital Hall, Presser Hall

September 5

INITIAL ADJUSTMENT
o Questions
o Receive day planners

CAMPUS TOOLKIT DISTRIBUTION
ASSIGNMENT (due by Friday)
o Complete profile in Campus Toolkit
o Complete GradMax in Campus Toolkit
o Complete VATK Learning Style in Campus Toolkit
o Sent a comment to coach via Campus Toolkit regarding your VATK results

WEEK 2:

September 12

ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN COLLEGE
o Time Management
ß Review use of day planners and encourage their use
ß Discuss time management strategies and learning exercises
o Studying in College
ß Note taking
ß Papers (CSC)
ß Study strategies
ß Tutoring services
ß ADD/DROP dates
ß CAQ guidelines for academic actions

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
o Review A&S Academic Misconduct Policy

REQUIRED PROGRAM
8:00 p.m.
McIntosh Ballroom
o FS course assistants present on academic integrity, McIntosh Ballroom

ASSIGNMENT (Due Friday)
o Read chapters 2, 3 and 4 in Making Your Mark
o Complete weekly planner and identify 3 places where time can be used more effectively
o Complete GradMax in Campus Toolkit
o Complete PLSI analysis in Campus Toolkit and report results to coach
o Make a personal to-do list in Campus Toolkit

WEEK 3:

September 19

DIVERSITY
o Presentation/Discussion of diversity

PROFESSIONAL CIVILITY
o What is means to be civil to others, from students, to faculty & staff

REQUIRED PROGRAM
8:00 p.m.
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
o Poet David Orr, English Department Invited Speaker

ASSIGNEMT (Due Friday except Careers)
o Complete GradMax in Campus Toolkit
o Read Chapter 6 in Making your Mark
o Career Exploration Exercise (see attached) – be ready to discuss your results Week 5 .

WEEK 4;

September 26

WELLNESS ISSUES
o Staying healthy on campus
o Good nutrition even in a cafeteria
o Sexual health
o Dealing with homesickness, depression, and high stress levels

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT
o Open Discussion
ASSIGNMENT (Due Friday)
o Complete GradMax in Campus Toolkit
o Read Chapter 7 in Making Your Mark

WEEK 5:

October 3

CAREER EXPLORATION PRESENTATIONS
ASSIGNMENT (Due Friday)
o Complete DISC in Campus Toolkit
o Complete GradMax in Campus Toolkit

WEEK 6:

October 10

CAREER EXPLORATION PRESENTATIONS Continued

REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE
o Schedule individual advising appointment

ASSIGNMENT (Due Friday)
o Complete GradMax in Campus Toolkit

WEEK 7:

October 17

SECTION SOCIAL ACTIVITY

WEEK 10:

November 7

WRAP UP PARTY

FRESHMAN SEMINAR COURSE EVALUATIONS
Required Activities
In addition to the “required programs” listed in the syllabus the student is expected to do the following:
ÿ Attend 2 additional activities. These will be of the student’s choosing and may include the following: theater, sports, music, art, lecture, etc. (activities must be in different areas).
ÿ Join an extracurricular organization during the Fall term.
Required Assignments
1. Completion of Profile in Campus Toolkit
2. Completion of GradMax each week
3. VATK Learning styles in Campus Toolkit
4. PLSI in Campus Toolkit
5. Career Exploration exercise
a. Faculty Interview
CAREER EXPLORATION EXERCISE
From the list of majors below, have each student pick one major. The student needs to present to the class what degrees are available with this major, what type of classes are required in this major, any options that might be of interest in the major, what job opportunities are available for someone who graduates with this major, and whether this major would be of interest to them (why or why not). The presentation should last 5-10 minutes. As part of this exercise, the student should interview a faculty member who teaches in this discipline. They should use their course catalogs, departmental websites, and interview materials to help them prepare their presentation.
Sample Majors to choose from:
Art
Biology (Environmental, Molecular, Forensics, Nursing, CLS)
Chemistry (Medicinal and Biochemistry)
Communications (Public Relations, Musical Theater, Broadcasting)
Education (Early and Middle Childhood, high school by subject)
English (Literature, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Journalism)
History
Political Science
Criminal Justice
Athletic Training
Exercise Physiology
Sports Management
Mathematics and Statistics
French, Spanish, German
Music (Education, Performance, Composition)
Philosophy
Religion (Youth Ministry)
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Technology
Accounting
Management
Marketing
International Business and Economics
Pharmacy
Computer Science (Computer Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering