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UCC 101 Syllabus

First Year Seminar

Summer Institute MTWR

Summer 2024

 Instructor: Kari Beane                                             Office: Hubbard 110

Email: kabeane@utica.edu                                      Office Hours: M-F 9:30am – 2:00pm

Office Phone: 792-3202

 

The purpose of the First Year Seminar is to provide foundational skills for academic success and social integration into the Utica College Community.

 Goals :

●        Students will articulate the differences between being a high school student and a college student in terms of classroom behavior and responsibility.

●        Students will assume the responsibilities expected of college students including academic and personal integrity.

●        Students will be exposed to a variety of academic disciplines and cultural experiences in order to appreciate the learning experience.

●        Students will be able to locate, access, and evaluate resources for academic, personal, and career decisions.

●        Students will demonstrate an understanding of course registration policies and procedures at Utica College.

 

Special Needs 

 Any student who has a need of special accommodations in this class due to a documented disability should speak with me as soon as possible, preferably within the first two weeks of class. You should also contact the Office of Learning Services (315-792-3202) in order to determine eligibility for services and to receive an accommodation letter. We will work with you to help you master the course content effectively and appropriately.

 

Intellectual Honesty 

 Students should maintain intellectual honesty at all times. We will be investigating this topic further this semester so that you have a better understanding. Students who engage in plagiarism or cheating may receive an "F for Cheating" for the course on their transcripts. Briefly, students must do their work on all quizes and assignments. Any quoted or paraphrased phrases or sentences from published material, Internet sources, or other individuals’ work must be correctly referenced.

  

Grading Policy

 All assignments are due by 8:00 am on the due date. If submitted after the start of class it will be considered late and receive a 5 point reduction on the assignment.  If more than 1 day late it will not be accepted, you will receive a 0 for the assignment.

 

Journals                                                                    150 pts         

Final Assignment                                                    75 pts

Class quizzes                                                            30 pts

Participation                                                            30 pts

Attendance/On time                                             15 pts

Total                                                                          300 pts

 

Grading Rubrics

270 and above                                                        A

240 - 269 Points                                                     B

210 - 239 Points                                                     C

196 -209 Points                                                       D

Below 195 Points                                                   F

 

Course Outline 

 

Date

Topic

Activities/Assignments

 

 

7/1

Introductions:

Syllabus and UC offices

What is HEOP and what is CSTEP? How Can the Opportunity Programs Office Help You? What are our expectations for the summer?

 

Readings: Icebreakers

UC Email, Banner, Engage

 

7/2

 

Time Management and Planner

In class activity

Update your planner with SI classes, tutoring, study time, and other

7/3

Diversity Workshop.

Group Discussions

 

7/8

Research, APA & Citations

Resources on Campus/ Library

 

Guest Speaker –

Lisa Rogers, Reference Librarian II

 

Journal 1 Due:  

The last two presentations.  1-page journal in paragraph form on the last three presentations.  12-inch Fonte single double-spaced. 

 

7/9

Conduct and Community Standards

 

Guest Speaker

Carl W. Lohmann, Director of SC & Community Standards

 

In class discussion

7/10

Discussion About the Study Abroad Program

 

Guest Speaker

Elizabeth Nassar, Office of International Education

 

Journal #2 Due

1 page about what you

learned in the last two UCC 101 classes.

 

 

711

How to read your bill and what does it mean?

Library Resource Assignment Due

In class discussion

 

7/15

 

Leadership Styles and how they change as your surroundings change.

 

In-class activity and discussion

7/16

How to be academically successful at Utica University

 

Guest Speaker:

Greg Caloia, Director of Student Success

In-class activity and quiz on what you have learned so far in UCC 101

7/17

How to get a job on campus?

 

Guest Speaker:

Allison Green, Student Employment

Journal #3 Due

1 page about what you

learned in the last three UCC 101 classes.

 

 

7/18

What does Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging look like at Utica University?

 

Guest Speaker

Kira Maddox, DEIB Communication/Community Relations Coordinator and

Mark Kovacs, Executive Director BEIB/Coordinator Community Relations

In Class Activity:

 

 

7/22

Title IX Presentation

 

Guest Speaker:

Ann Ciancia, Title IX Coordinator, Director of Contracts and Compliance

 

Journal #4 Due

1 page about what you

learned in the last two UCC 101 classes.

 

 

7/23

How can I use the Learning Services Office?

 

Guest Speakers,

Judy Borner, Director of Learning Services

Class Discussion and Quiz on what you have learned so far in UCC 101

7/24

Domestic Violence Prevention and How to advocate for yourself or others?

 

Guest Speakers,

Mathew Vincent, Director of Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention

 

Journal #5 Due

1 page about what you

learned in the last two UCC 101 classes.

 

7/25

What to expect during the fall semester?  What challenges you might have?

 

Guest Speaker

PTMs and Intern

Class Discussion

 

7/29

How can the Center for Career Readiness help me?

 

Guest Speaker:

Kailea Murray, Director, Career Readiness

Alexis Racioppa, Career Coach for Arts, Science and Education

 

Career Action Plan Due

 

Journal #6 Due

1 page about what you

learned in the past week

 

7/30

Team Building Activity

(leadership skills)

In Class Activity and Quiz on what you learned in UCC 101 throughout the summer:

 

 

7/31

UC Campus Clubs and Organization

 

Guest Speaker

Devlin Daley, Assistant Director of College Engagement

Final Assignment Due

2-3 pages about what you

learned what you liked and didn’t like during Summer Institute, and suggested changes.

 

8/1

Recap of the Summer

 Scavenger Hunt/Jeopardy

 

Final Questions:

Fall Schedule

Major Requirements

Financial Aid Packets

Move-in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


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