- Teacher: Timothy Abraham
- Teacher: Kari Beane
- Teacher: Alyssa Hilgenfeldt
- Teacher: Brandee Rockefeller
- Teacher: Robert Swenszkowski
- Teacher: Florence Toimil
- Teacher: Jennifer Yanowitz
- Teacher: Timothy Abraham
- Teacher: Kari Beane
- Teacher: Alyssa Hilgenfeldt
- Teacher: Brandee Rockefeller
- Teacher: Robert Swenszkowski
- Teacher: Florence Toimil
- Teacher: Jennifer Yanowitz
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?
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Readings: Icebreakers UC Email, Banner, Engage
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7/2
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Time Management and Planner |
In class activity Update your planner with SI classes, tutoring, study time, and other |
7/3 |
Diversity Workshop. |
Group Discussions
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7/8 |
Research, APA & Citations Resources on Campus/ Library
Guest Speaker – Lisa Rogers, Reference Librarian II
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Journal 1 Due: The last two presentations. 1-page journal in paragraph form on the last three presentations. 12-inch Fonte single double-spaced.
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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
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Journal #2 Due 1 page about what you learned in the last two UCC 101 classes.
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711 |
How to read your bill and what does it mean? |
Library Resource Assignment Due In class discussion
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7/15
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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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