Summer Conference 2003

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Summer Conference 2003
SLS 1501 Strategies for Success in College
Gloria Laureano, DeLaine Priest, Joe
Ritchie, Paul Viau

• Report

Out
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Introduction

• Background
• SLS 1501 had been previously
• taught for freshmen (who had not declared a
  major) as an Intro to College course.

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Introduction

• A large component of the course was researching
  an academic discipline so undeclared students
  would potentially choose a major.

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Problem

• We now would like to open the course up to all
  freshmen and increase the number of sections.

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Goals and Objectives

• The main goal is to evaluate the course and
  revise its objectives. Upon initial review of
  the course description our goal is to help
  first-year students develop and master life
  skills that are necessary to adjust to college
  life while ensuring their success throughout the
  first year.

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Goals and Objectives

• Using Chickerings theory on Student Development
  as our guide, we want students to master the
  basics competencies that all first-year students
  should have to succeed in college.

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Goals and Objectives

• It is also our intention to develop a
• training program for faculty and a
• resource packet of teaching materials
• with the purpose of preserving
• course content consistency in SLS
• classes.

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Changes Required

• A common course syllabus that will outline each
  weeks topics.
• Select a textbook that will meet the needs of the
  stated goals.
• Develop a standard lesson plan notebook for
  faculty that includes activities / exercises for
  each topic
• Develop a series of workshops to train the
  faculty on how to engage first-year students in
  the learning process and on relevant first-year
  issues.
• Increase the use of technology in the class.

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Outcomes - Projected

• To enable and encourage students to
• Maximize their opportunity for a successful
  university experience
• Develop confidence and strengthen your purpose
  for attending college
• Build a supportive community of peers who will
  assist them in their transition to college
• Develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies
  to become independent active learners

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Outcomes - Actual
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Implementation

• Week 1
• Objective Identify major precepts about
  university expectations for college level work
• Introducing the class and the course
• History of UCF
• Examining College Expectations
• differences between high school and college
• transitions
• Week 2
• Objective Introduce students to policies,
  procedures and resources of the university to
  assist them in becoming proficient in utilizing
  them
• Objective Encourage student connection and
  involvement in the intellectual, cultural, and
  recreational activities of the university
• University Resources
• Getting Involved

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Implementation

• Week 3
• Objective Develop an awareness of time
  management, goal setting, and financial
  management skills
• Time Management/Goal Setting
• Financial Management
• Week 4
• Objective Develop interpersonal communication
  skills which will increase their ability to
  become active participants in academic, social
  and professional life
• Communication Skills
• -Classroom Civility
• -Student/Teacher Connection
• Academic Policies and Procedures

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Implementation

• Week 5
• Objective Introduce students to study skills and
  strategies that will enable them to be more
  successful in their academic pursuits
• Academic Skills
• Test Taking
• Reading
• Note Taking
• Study Habits
• Week 6
• Objective Increase student understanding of the
  learning process and encourage their use of
  critical thinking skills
• Learning Styles
• -Assessing learning styles and understanding the
  learning and teaching process
• Critical Thinking

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Implementation

• Week 7
• Objective Examine personal ideas and decisions
  regarding relationships, alcohol use, wellness,
  safety, and self-awareness
• Health Wellness
• -Stress Management
• Relationships
• -Self-Esteem
• Week 8
• Objective Examine and clarify personal
  attitudes, values, and skills to establish
  realistic career and life goals
• Reality Check
• Career Development
• -CRC information
• -career inventory
• -values/abilities/skills

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Implementation

• Week 9
• Career Development
• -job market
• -resume writing/interviewing skills
• Week 10
• Objective Develop ability to effectively use
  technology resources including electronic mail
  and world wide web
• Objective Examine the role of the liberal arts
  foundation to higher education and life long
  learning
• Liberal Arts Education
• -understanding the purpose of higher education
• Technology

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Implementation

• Week 11
• Objective Provide students with the tools and
  resources to help them gain a better
  understanding of their degree requirements
• Objective Help students become familiar with the
  academic advising process at the university
• Academic Advising and Schedule Planning
• Week 12
• Objective Develop sensitivity and appreciation
  for living in a diverse, multicultural society
• Diversity

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Implementation

• Week 13
• Objective Develop knowledge and appreciation
  fellow students and learn to work effectively in
  a team situation
• Presentations
• Week 14
• Presentations
• Preparing for Finals

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Implementation - Projected

• The course curriculum will encourage students to
  establish supportive relationships with peers and
  faculty, help them become part of the academic
  community, and provide them with essential
  information about the academic demands of the
  universitys policies, procedures and resources.

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Implementation - Actual
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Assessing Outcomes
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Conclusion
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Attachments, links, etc.
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Future Plans

• Create sections that are designed for subgroup
  populations
• Incorporate WebCT into classroom assignments
• Develop a couple sections that are web-based and
  will be taught both in class and on the web