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- 1. Welcome to INTR 101: College Success Strategies
- 2. Who Am I? I’m Ashleigh Bright, one of three Academic Coaches for U of I. Here are couple of fast facts about me: • I use she/her pronouns • My office is located on the 3rd floor of the ISUB (above Einstein’s) • I'm also working from home some days! • I studied Spanish at U of I
- 4. What is the goal of this course? 1. Learn and implement tools for academic success 2. Demonstrate how college success strategies will be used towards academic achievement 3. Discover and engage with University of Idaho resources that support student achievement 4. Reflect on and research academic methods for college and career success
- 6. How is this class structured? • This class is high-flex; a blend of in-person and remote • Work may be submitted in-class and in BBLearn • Presentations will be posted in two formats: • Slide share • Recordings of the zoom sessions • Students will be required to check in with me at least twice during the course
- 7. Participation in the course • Participation is essential for this course • Each lecture will have an accompanying assignment • Assignments are listed as "Deliverables" and are found in the content folder for each week • Weekly reflections are due every week, and are an opportunity for you to reflect on the material we cover and consider your current habits • Word count minimums are listed for any assignments that require them
- 8. Grading The gradebook on BbLearn may be a little confusing as I continue to add in assignments
- 9. Instructor Check-Ins • Each student will meet with me at least two times during the semester • These meetings can take place over the phone or on Zoom • I am happy to chat with you as much as you would like over the course of the week! • BUT the two meetings that will count for points have deadlines associated with them
- 10. Final Project • This course includes a final project worth 100 points • 30 points rough draft • 70 points final draft • The final will be a project proposal for a hypothetical student success conference • A rough draft will be required for this project • We will discuss this project at length in a few weeks
- 12. Professional Communication Expectations • Professional communication is essential for college • When contacting your instructors be sure to include: • An introduction, your question/request, and a signature • Note: Be sure to use the name/title they prefer. You can just call me Ashleigh! • Always consider “regular” business hours when contacting faculty/staff • If you send an email late on Friday, then you may not hear back till Monday • Be specific with your requests • Example: If you are trying to set up a meeting, then include times that you are available
- 13. Professional Communication Expectations • I'll post announcements requesting availability for instructor conversations. Please be sure to provide several times that you are available so that we can schedule easily • Please reach out early if you have any trouble completing assignments • If you get an error on BbLearn, please include the details or a screen shot of what happened • Life happens: Please communicate as soon as you can if you have an emergency that will impact your ability to complete things in the course • I'm happy to let folks make up assignments, but I need you to communicate your needs to me! • All of this needs to be within reason: please don’t wait till the last week of class to try and make up things
- 14. Additional Resources • The syllabus contains lots of information on resources available to you • These included: • Center for Disability Access and Resources • Counseling and Testing Center • LGBTQA Office • Office of Multicultural Affairs • The Women’s Center
- 15. Let’s explore the BbLearn page! https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/bblearnhelp/student-help/
- 16. You can find our syllabus in this tab The lectures and assignments for each week are in this tab
- 17. Select the week that we are in to view the lectures and complete the assignments. More weeks will become visible as the course progresses
- 18. Each week will have the slides and a recording for the topic we're covering. There will also be a "Deliverable" for each topic and a "Weekly Reflection."
- 19. CLICK TO EDIT SUB HEADLINE GETTING INVOLVED ON CAMPUS & IN YOUR COMMUNITY
- 20. GETTING INVOLVED INCREASES STUDENT MOTIVATION. "STUDENT MOTIVATION : THE CULTURE AND CONTEXT OF LEARNING." SALILI, FARIDEH ET AL., 2001. Students who make at least one connection on campus... Earn better grades Are motivated by a sense of belonging on campus Are more likely to earn a degree/less likely to drop out
- 21. Intramural Sports and Sports Clubs https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/recwell/sport-clubs Corn Hole Tournaments Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee Soccer Softball Logger Sports MANY more! Outdoor Programs https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/recwell/outdoor- program March 27 – Outdoor Rock Climbing April 3 – Swiftwater Rescue Training April 15 – Moscow Mountain Bike Ride – EVERY THURSDAY! April 24 – Earth Day Hike at Elk Creek Falls May 1 – Backpacking in Rapid River Canyon U OF I STUDENT REC CENTER
- 22. Student Clubs – dozens and dozens!! List online: https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho- Responsive/Files/current-students/student- involvement/clubs-organizations/org-list-2019- 2020.pdf?la=en&hash=D89E16B55919CF2ED43B96 05A754F386A853D2DC Center for Volunteerism & Social Action Give Pulse – platform to connect students with local organizations Alternative Service Breaks - Fall, Spring and Summer Events coming soon: March 27, April 10 – Spruce the Palouse March 28, and every Sunday – Food Not Bombs Community Meal April 3 – Get Rooted, Palouse Conservation Stream Cleanup Vandal Entertainment March 31 – Plant and Paint Night @ ISUB Previous events this semester include movie & pizza nights, air hockey, trivia, and scavenger hunts. Schedule to be released after Spring Break U OF I DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
- 23. AROUND CAMPUS AND AROUND MOSCOW Moscow Farmer's Market Every Saturday, Main Street, 8 AM – 1PM, May – October. Masks and social distancing required, but one of the few events continuing in Moscow. Meet local vendors, artists, farmers, and more. Local Organizations: Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute League of Women Voters Palouse Audubon Society Food Not Bombs of the Palouse Moscow Food Bank Humane Society of the Palouse Latah Historical Society Friends of Philips Farm International Programs: Festivals and events including: • Cruise the World • Africa Night • India Night • Taste of Nepal • Conversation Partners (after Covid?) Study with your peers! • Tutoring – drop-in tutoring is offered in person at the Library as well as via zoom. • SI-Pass – Peer Assisted Study Groups – this is a great way to get a leg up in your coursework, as well as a way to study that isn't solitary. Especially during the pandemic, it can help to expand the idea of "social." Moscow's culture relies on the fresh ideas of U of I students.You are more than welcome in any local organization!
Editor's Notes
- #5: The goal of this course is to provide students with many different success strategies and tips, and encourage them to try them out in their studies. We will discuss and practice many of the different methods that we cover, and explore how to make these strategies more applicable for the classes you’re in.
- #6: The time and dates for class are strange because of the requirements to meet for a certain numbers hours for 2 credit hours. Please note that the classroom is different on Fridays.
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