VSU 1101

                    ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE – FRESHMAN SEMINAR I

                                                                FALL 2006

 

Professor: Calvin Walker

Office #: UC 1108

Office Phone: 245-4378

Email: cawalker@valdosta.edu

Office Hours: MW 12:30-1:30 and TR 3:30-5:00 by appointment

 

Course Goals : To orient students to the university and it’s facilities; to improve study habits; to develop an appreciation for the value of higher education; to learn to seek and accept academic responsibilities; to assist students in the development of a foundation for personal , social, and academic growth; and to familiarize students with the appropriate use of college resources.

 

Special Services: The Access Office is committed to assisting students to pursue educational goals to the fullest of their abilities. The program is responsible for coordination of services for students with disabilities. The primary objectives are to provide reasonable accommodations and ensure that campus programs and activities are accessible to disabled students. If you require special classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documents disability, talk to me at the beginning of the semester. You must be registered with the Access Office in Nevins Hall, Room 1115 at (245-2498).

 

Attendance Policy: You are allowed two (2) absences during the semester.

 

Required Textbook and Materials: Your College Experience   7th Edition

                                                         Valdosta State University Catalog (2006-2007)

Grading System:

 

            Your final grade in VSU 1101 will be comprised of the following:

  • Homework and Daily Assignments
  • Core Curriculum Schedule
  • Exam 1
  • Career Research Paper
  • Final Exam

 

                                                  Career Research Paper Requirements

 

  1. Describe the job.
  2. What major do you need to pursue?
  3. What education is required?
  4. Salary?
  5. Hours?
  6. Benefits? (Insurance, Retirement, Vacations, etc.)
  7. Relocation: Where do you want to live based on this career?
  8. Working conditions?
  9. Pros and Cons? After researching the career, tell what you like and dislike about it.
  10. Presentation: Did you follow instructions? Grammar, Spelling, Cover Sheet, Format, etc.

 

The paper must be a minimum of 3 full typed pages. You should have a title page, the paper, a bibliography, (3 sources minimum) page, and the computer printout stapled together when you turn it in on the designated day.

 

Any paper that DOES NOT contain the computer printout will result in a grade of    ZERO!

 

NOTE: Rough Draft due_________________________________________________

 

 

                                                       VSU 1101 Syllabus

                                                              Fall 2006

 

 

Week 1 (Aug. 14-17)                                    Introduction to Course/ Syllabus/ Assign Life Lines

 

Week 2 (Aug. 21-24)                                    Life Lines/Read Chapter 1

 

Week 3 (Aug. 28-31)                                    Complete Life Lines/Discussion and activities

 

Week 4 (Sept. 4-7)                                       Labor Day/Read Ch. 2 (Time Management)

 

Week 5 (Sept. 11-14)                                   Cont. Ch. 2/Career Services (Attendance Mandatory)

 

Week 6 (Sept. 18-21)                                   Read Ch. 3 (How We Learn)

 

Week 7 (Sept. 25-28)                                   Read Ch.  6 (Note-taking)

 

Week 8 (Oct. 2-5)                                        Read Ch. 7 (Reading Strategies/SQ4R)/Review

 

Week 9 (Oct. 9-12)                                      Midterm/Core Curriculum

 

Week 10 (Oct. 16-19)                                  Fall Break/ Cont. with Core

 

Week 11 (Oct. 23-26)                                  Read Ch. 9 (Test Taking-Essay and Objective)

 

Week 12 (Oct. 30-Nov.2)                            Read Ch. 11 (Research and Libraries) Odum Library tour (Attendance Mandatory)

 

Week 13 (Nov. 6-9)                                     Career Paper Workday/Counseling Services

 

Week 14 (Nov. 13-16)                                 Public Safety/Drug and Alcohol Awareness

 

Week 15 (Nov. 20 & 21)                              Career Papers due/ Thanksgiving Holidays

 

Week 16 (Nov. 27-30)                                 Computing GPA’s/ GPA Worksheets/Evaluations & Review 

 

Dec. 4                                                           Last Class day

 

Dec. 5                                                           Dead Day

 

Dec. 6, 7 & 8                                                Final Exams