University 101

The Student in the University

Fall 2014 / Section 115
MWF 1:10 2:00 / DMSB 121
Instructor: Lisa Bailey
Email: baileyla@mailbox.sc.edu (best way to contact me)
Office: Moore School of Business / DMSB 206-G
Office Hours: Mon./Wed. 2:00 3:00 p.m. / other times by appointment / passing times
between classes MWF 9:20-9:40; 10:30-10:50; 11:40-12:00; 12:50-1:10 in DMSB 121
Office Phone: 777-4442
Peer Leader: Garrett Gidlow Email: gidlow@email.sc.edu
Materials:
Sewell, M.E., & Friedman, D.B. (Eds.) (2014) Transitions: Building a new
community.
Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.
FYRE novel
Isay, Dave. Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from
the Storycorps
Project
Additional weekly readings (available online or via Blackboard) as assigned
by Ms. Bailey

Course Description:
University 101 is designed to help first year students adjust to the university, develop a
better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success
skills. The course provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the
university and also provides a support group for students transitioning to college by
examining problems common to the first-year experience. Attaining an appropriate
balance between personal freedom and social responsibility underlies all University 101
activities.

University 101 Course Goals & Learning Outcomes

I. Foster Academic Success
As a result of this course, students will:
a) Adapt and apply appropriate academic strategies to their courses and learning
experiences.
b) Demonstrate how to effectively evaluate information sources and utilize
University libraries and information systems for academic inquiry.
c) Recognize the purpose and value of academic integrity and describe the key
themes related to the Honor Code at the University of South Carolina.
d) Use written and oral communication to discover, develop, and articulate ideas and
viewpoints.
e) Identify and apply strategies to effectively manage time and priorities.
f) Identify relevant academic polices, processes, and procedures related to advising,
course planning, and major exploration.
II. Help Students Discover and Connect with The University of South Carolina

As a result of this course, students will:

a) Identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to their
educational experience, goals, and campus engagement.
b) Develop and apply skills that contribute to building positive relationships with
peers, staff and faculty.
c) Describe what it means to be a Carolinian in context of the history, traditions, and
culture of the University.
III. Prepare Students for Responsible Lives in a Diverse, Interconnected, and
Changing World
As a result of this course, students will:
a) Examine how their background and experiences impact their values and
assumptions and explain the influence these have on their relationships with
others.
b) Describe concepts of diversity and recognize diverse perspectives.
c) Describe and demonstrate principles of responsible citizenship within and beyond
the campus community.
d) Describe processes, strategies, and resources, and explain the implications of their
decisions, related to their overall wellness.
Attendance:
Excused or unexcused absences count the same. University policy allows up to 4
absences for a MWF section. Any more will result in a grade reduction of a letter for your
final grade. For example, if you had a B average and missed a 5th class, your grade
would become a C. Tardiness past 10 minutes will be considered an absence. Quizzes and
in-class writing assignments will be given at the beginning of class and cannot be made
up. Please arrive on time and be ready to fully participate in an informed and positive
manner. Keeping up with reading assignments is critical for quizzes, in-class writings,
and class discussions.
Grading:
Class participation: Discussions of readings, classroom conduct,
attention to speakers

10%

Daily Work: Quizzes, in-class writing, short homework assignments

25%

Cultural Paper and Presentation

10%

Final Project

20%

Midterm Exam (covers all assigned readings and info from speakers)

15%

Final Exam (take-home)

20%

Grading Scale:
90 100
A
87 89
B+

80 86
77 79
70 76
67 69
60 66
59 and under

B
C+
C
D+
D
F

Blackboard Site
I use the class Blackboard site to post course documents and assignments. You can also
get an extra copy of the syllabus, course schedule and grading guidelines on the
Blackboard site.
University of South Carolina Honor Code
It is the responsibility of every student at the University of South Carolina Columbia to
adhere steadfastly to truthfulness and to avoid dishonesty, fraud, or deceit of any type in
connection with any academic program. Any student who violates this Honor Code or
who knowingly assists another to violate this Honor Code shall be subject to discipline.
The Honor Code is intended to prohibit all forms of academic dishonesty and should be
interpreted broadly to carry out that purpose. The following examples illustrate conduct
that violates this Honor Code, but this list is not intended to be an exhaustive compilation
of conduct prohibited by the Honor Code:
1. Giving or receiving unauthorized assistance, or attempting to give or receive such
assistance, in connection with the performance of any academic work.
2. Unauthorized use of materials or information of any type or the unauthorized use of
any electronic or mechanical device in connection with the completion of any academic
work.
3. Access to the contents of any test or examination or the purchase, sale, or theft of any
test or examination prior to its administration.
4. Use of another persons work or ideas without proper acknowledgement of source.
5. Intentional misrepresentation by word or action of any situation of fact, or intentional
omission of material fact, so as to mislead any person in connection with any academic
work (including, without limitation, the scheduling, completion, performance, or
submission of any such work).
6. Offering or giving any favor or thing of value for the purpose of influencing
improperly a grade or other evaluation of a student in an academic program.
7. Conduct intended to interfere with an instructors ability to evaluate accurately a
students competency or performance in an academic program.
Whenever a student is uncertain as to whether conduct would violate this Honor Code, it

is the responsibility of the student to seek clarification from the appropriate faculty
member or instructor of record prior to engaging in such conduct.
Class Etiquette:
Be attentive to guest speakers and take detailed notes because their material will be
on the midterm exam (and I take great notes as they speak); ask meaningful
questions.
Phones and other electronic devices must be turned off in class (not on vibrate) and
put away. NO TEXTING.
All student opinions will be respected in a cooperative environment. No voices
will be raised during debate. Please do not interrupt others.
Remember that courtesy and charm will take you far here and in the rest of your
career.
Course Requirements:
All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the indicated dates. Work
will be dropped one letter grade for each day late. In emergencies, an emailed copy might
be accepted if the situation causing lateness or absence was life threatening.
All assignments done outside of class must be typed and printed in 12 point font with 1
inch margins on each side. For all papers, please include the following information in the
upper left-hand corner:
Your name
Date
My name
Course
Please staple the paper in the top left corner. Deviations will result in a grade
reduction.
Daily Work will consist of quizzes, in-class writings, short homework assignments, and
so on. You will normally have some daily work due each class, and some in-class work
that I will collect each class. Homework assignments will generally be assigned the class
period before they are due, so it is imperative that you attend all classes, or in the event of
an emergency absence, contact a classmate to get the homework assignment. These
homework and in-class assignments may not be made up if you are not in class, so come
to class and dont be late.
Final Project will require you to choose a person who belongs to a different culture
(well discuss the broad definition of this term) to interview. You will be graded on
choosing an appropriate person to interview, developing good interview questions,
providing a transcript of a successful interview, doing academic research about something
that interests you about this culture, writing a reflective paper about what you learned
through these activities, and giving an oral presentation to the class.
Mid-term will be a mixture of short answer and essay.
Final exam will be a take home essay test.

Cultural Event Presentation must be cleared with me first. Each group of 3 or more
students will attend a play, ballet, symphony, etc., and report back to the class in some
creative way about its merits. There is an individual paper due about the cultural event as
well, but it is not written as a group; each student writes a separate response.
Academic Integrity:
The Carolina Community Student Handbook outlines the Honor Code for the University.
Please review that information and the Transitions section on Academic Integrity. You
are expected to practice the highest possible standards of academic integrity. Please be
fully aware of what encompasses cheating, plagiarism, lying, and other forms of
academic dishonesty. Rewording any section of another authors work without citing
him/her, copying and pasting from the internet, and giving your answers to another
student are additional examples of academic dishonesty that some new students are not
aware of, but that are cause for academic disciplinary action. Any student who is believed
to have engaged in any form of academic dishonesty will be dealt with according to the
procedures as set forth in the Honor Code. Breaches of academic integrity will, at a
minimum, result in the failure of that assignment and referral to the Office of Academic
Integrity. Remember that the first tenet of the Carolinian Creed is, I will practice
personal and academic integrity.
Students with Disabilities: The University of South Carolina provides high-quality
services to students with disabilities, and we encourage you to take advantage of them.
Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations should: (1) Register with
and provide documentation to the Office of Student Disability Services in LeConte
College Room 112A, and (2) Discuss with the instructor the type of academic or physical
accommodations you need. Please do this as soon as possible, preferably within the first
week of class. *All course materials are available in alternative format upon request*
Syllabus Revisions: This syllabus may be revised and adapted throughout the semester
to better serve the needs of the class. The instructor may assign additional reading and/or
assignments as needed or may also choose to do away with readings or assignments.
Additionally, your decision to remain in this class upon receipt of this syllabus serves as
your acceptance of this syllabus as a binding contract, meaning you agree with the terms
set forth and the expectations of them as members of the class.
Beyond the Classroom Activities: Several activities and events will be scheduled
outside of class time that we highly recommend you take part in, although they will not
be graded. They will greatly enhance your engagement and the development of class
community. Such activities may include cultural events we attend as a group (in addition
to the one you are required to attend), the Out to Lunch program, a dinner at your
instructors home, a trip to the zoo, and other campus events.
Schedule: This may be modified, based on the needs of the class. Most every day you
will have reading and a short homework assignment due prior to coming to class.

These readings and homework assignments will be given out the class before they
are due, so it is very important that you come to class, or check with a classmate
about the next class assignment if you must miss class.
Fri., Aug 22: Intro to U101
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Aug 25: Read: Transitions Chapter 1 Introducing University 101
Due: Lifelines Last Names A-K
Wed., Aug 27: Read: Transitions Chapter 2 Discovering Carolina
Due: Lifelines Last Names L-Z
Last day to Drop/Add
Fri., Aug 29: Read: Transitions Chapter 3 Exploring YOUR Carolina
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Sept. 1: Labor Day No classes
Wed. Sept 3: Read/Review: Transitions Chapter 3 Exploring YOUR Carolina
Presentation: Student Involvement and Learning: Maximizing the Carolina
Experience
Fri., Sept 5: Read: Transitions Chapter 8 Making Healthy Decisions
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Sept 8: Review: Transitions Chapter 8 Making Healthy Decisions
Presentation: Stand Up Carolina: Bystander Accountability
Wed., Sept 10: Read: Transitions Chapter 4 Managing Your Time
Fri., Sept 12: Presentation: Healthy Gamecocks
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Sept 15: Read: Transitions Chapter 5 Academic Skills
Wed., Sept 17: Presentation: The Money Game[Plan]
Fri., Sept 19: Review: Transitions Chapter 5 Academic Skills
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Sept 22: Read: Transitions Chapter 7 Searching for Knowledge: Information
Literacy and Academic Integrity
Wed., Sept 24: Read: Transitions Chapter 9 Valuing Diversity
Due: Determine Cultural small groups and events
Presentation: EMPOWER
Fri., Sept 26: Review: Transitions Chapter 9 Valuing Diversity
Discuss Final Project

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Sept 29: Read: Transitions Chapter 6 Charting Your Path

Presentation: Decide It! Experience It! Live It! How the Career Center
Can Help You
Wed., Oct 1: Review: Transitions Chapter 6 Charting Your Path
Fri., Oct 3: Review: Transitions Chapter 6 Charting Your Path;
Explore: StoryCorps website;
Read: From Listening: The Story of StoryCorps; Introduction;
Authors Note
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Oct 6: Individual Student Conferences
Wed. Oct 8: Individual Student Conferences
Thurs. Oct 9: Last day to withdraw without WF Semester Midpoint
Fri. Oct 10: Individual Student Conferences
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Oct 13: Presentation: Managing Stress for Health and Wellness
Wed., Oct 15: Review for Midterm exam
Fri., Oct 17: Midterm exam
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Oct 20: Due: Interview choice for Final Project
Read: From Listening: Home and Family
Wed., Oct 22: Presentation: International Student Services Thinking Globally
Class will meet in Byrnes 704
Fri., Oct 24: FALL BREAK NO CLASS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Oct 27: Read: Transitions Chapter 6 Searching for Knowledge
Class will meet in Thomas Cooper Library
Wed., Oct 29: Due: Interview Questions for Final Project
Read: From Listening: Work and Dedication
Mock Interviews with classmates during class
Fri., Oct 31: Meet in Thomas Cooper Library for library research
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon, Nov. 3: Read: From Listening: Journeys

Presentation: Study Abroad: See the World

Wed., Nov. 5: Presentation: EMPOWER You!
Fri., Nov. 7:

Due: Sources for Final Project

Read: From Listening: History and Struggle
In-class workshop on MLA citation format
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Nov 10: Due: Outline for Final Project Presentation
Read: From Listening: Fire and Water
In-class workshop on oral presentations
Wed., Nov. 12: TBD
Fri., Nov 14: NO CLASS use class time to work together on group presentations
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Nov 17: Final Project Individual Presentations
Wed., Nov 19: Final Project Individual Presentations
Fri., Nov 21: Final Project Individual Presentations
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Nov 24: TBD
Wed., Nov 26: NO CLASS Thanksgiving Break
Fri., Nov 28: NO CLASS Thanksgiving Break
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mon., Dec 1: Due: Cultural Event Paper;
Cultural Event Team Presentations
Wed., Dec 3: Cultural Event Team Presentations
Fri., Dec 5: Last Day of Class - Review of take home final exam
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dec 14: Final Exam DUE by noon. Email it to me please at baileyla@mailbox.sc.edu