Hi,from SSU's ACE Student Advising Office....I like to tell you about our
University 102 course! I am here to help you get answers to any question you
might have about transitioning to your 1st year at Sonoma State.
The
course is designed to give students the latest updates on University
policies, majors, housing, financial aid, upcoming events. Learn why
Sonoma's UNIV 102 Course can be a great course to take as an Elective!
We hope you
will find this course relative and informative. Again, do not hesitate to
contact me for a 1-on-1 advising appointment or just a chat! We here at the ACE Student Center are
committed to students by providing the best care and service possible; be
part of the change at Sonoma State!
Sincerely,
UNIV 102 INSTRUCTOR
ACE
Advisor/EOP Coordinator
UNIV 102 MISSION STATEMENT:
Our section is
a part of the EOP Academy, and we will be covering topics of particular
concern to EOP students. The Freshman Year Experience course is built upon a
commitment to student success at the university. It is designed to create a
learning community, and a foundation of skills and knowledge that will help
students develop the habits of thinking and learning necessary in a complex,
technologically sophisticated, and multicultural world.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND
GOALS:
This course is
built upon a model of a creative learning community designed to support your
success as a student, your individual growth and development, and your
strength as a member of a diverse community of learners.
We
hope to:
-
Build a mentoring relationship between students
- Introduce
students to programs, services, and facilities
- Create
specific techniques to help develop the skills
- Acquaint
students with diversity
- Help
students develop a support group among peers
CLASS PARTICIPATION:
Your
participation is an important part of your learning in this course. We
expect you to contribute when you have something to add to the discussion,
and to listen to your classmates when they are talking. The quality of your
participation will be much more important than the quantity.
You will be
evaluated on how you contribute to the class in terms of discussing,
sharing, and active listening. In 'higher ed', the notion that -what you
put into determines what you get out; will be the key to getting the most
out of every university level class.
OUTSIDE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES
A
minimum of 6 are required – including at least one library workshop. You can
get credit for taking part in up to two events in each category. You can
earn extra credit points by doing more than 6 events
-Library Workshops (one is required).
-Attend a CampusPlay
-Attend a Campus Lecture orConcert
-Attend a club/fraternity/sorority meeting
GRADING CRITERIA
Your
grade will be determined by the following criteria: participation in class
discussions, attendance, timely completion of assignments, and ability to
work in small project groups. Late assignments will be accepted up to one
week late, with a decrease in points. You are responsible for turning work
in on time, even if you are not at class that day.
