UNIV 101 all sections
Shippensburg
University
Course Director: Toru
Sato
Course
Goals:
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The student engages in academic exploration and adapts and
applies the metacognitive and academic skills to be a successful
student-scholar.
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The student engages in opportunities for learning beyond the
classroom.
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The student develops strategies and goals to support their
personal wellness and academic and professional success.
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The student engages with core concepts of diversity and
universality, and demonstrates principles of responsible citizenship
within and beyond the campus community.
Course
Objectives:
• Cultivate Academic Success: Strengthen college-level core reading, writing, and critical thinking
skills.
• Empower Students to Manage their
College Experience: Employ tools and strategies to manage your time, set goals, establish priorities, identify campus resources,
and develop a plan for your academic and personal success.
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Build Connections to the Campus and Community: Build a personal
and professional network, engages in campus and community life, and
establishes a connection to the purpose and traditions of Shippensburg
University.
• Foster Personal Health &
Wellness: Implement strategies and goals to support your
personal wellness and consider the connection between wellness and
academic success.
• Promote Civic
Responsibility: Identify the values and responsibilities
associated with being part of a community, and the importance of civic
engagement, leadership, and service.
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Practice Civility in a Diverse Society: Engages with the
concepts of diversity and universality, and shared human experiences, and apply the skills to live,
work, and interact as part of a diverse community.
Textbook: Required
readings are in the "Content" area of Brightspace/D2L (in pdf
format). Brightspace/D2L can be
accessed at
https://d2l.ship.edu/ using
your
e-mail ID and password.
Evaluation: Evaluations will be based on
writing assignments, presentations, and exams.
Order of Topics
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Topic 1
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Introduction
Orientation
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Topic 2
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Time
& Lifestyle Management
Homesickness
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Topic 3
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Stress Management
Learning Center
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Topic 4
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Academic
Writing
Wellness Center
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Topic 5
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Using
the Library
Scheduling Future Courses
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Topic 6
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Relationship
issues
Literature Search
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Topic 7
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Financial Aid
Multicultural Affairs
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Topic 8
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Citizenship
PAGE Center
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Topic 9
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Career Center
Résumé
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Topic 10
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Forgiveness
Grief & Loss
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Topic 11
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Financial Management
Helping
others Heal & Grow
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Important Links