First-year Interest Group Program

Wrights FIG
Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., ASE 2.134
Fall 2019

FIG Peer Mentor: Dong Kyu Kim

Phone: (713) 628-8456
e-mail: dongkk2000@utexas.edu

FIG Facilitator: Peggy Sharp, Ed.D. Senior Academic Advisor, ASE/EM Department
Office: ASE 2.200B
e-mail: peggysharp@austin.utexas.edu

Seminar Objectives
This seminar will give you an opportunity to explore issues relevant to new students in a university
environment, while learning more about issues relevant to students in your discipline. When you
complete this seminar you should have a better understanding of the University and issues
important to the UT community. You will become familiar with models of learning while focusing
on your own academic goals. Most importantly, you will have experience working collaboratively
with other students and develop important skills to ensure your academic success.

Seminar Goals
You should be able to demonstrate the following abilities during and upon completion of this
seminar:
• Examine your strengths and abilities to be successful in an academic environment leading
to educational and professional success;
• Learn and develop skills necessary to succeed in a college environment;
• Understand college and university rules, resources, and services;

Fall 2019 Goals for Wrights FIG

1. Develop a supportive relationship with other students

2. Become comfortable with the transition into college
3. Gain knowledge necessary to succeed as a student of UT Austin
4. Enjoy the first semester at UT Austin

Attendance
Active participation will reflect as much upon your commitment to the group's success as it will
upon your personal dedication to success at UT. Attendance will be taken at each seminar. As a
courtesy, please notify your peer mentor prior to any absence.
Religious Holy Days
By UT Austin policy, you must notify your instructor of your pending absence at least fourteen days
prior to the date of observance of a religious holy day.

Student Accommodations
Students with a documented disability may request appropriate academic accommodations from
the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, 512-
471-6259 (voice) or 1-866-329-3986 (video phone). http://ddce.utexas.edu/disability/about/
• Please request a meeting as soon as possible to discuss any accommodations
• Please notify me as soon as possible if the material being presented in class is not
accessible
• Please notify me if any of the physical space is difficult for you

Academic Integrity
Each student in the course is expected to abide by the University of Texas Honor Code:
“As a student of The University of Texas at Austin, I shall abide by the
core values of the University and uphold academic integrity.”
You are responsible for understanding UT’s Academic Honesty Policy which can be found at the
following web address: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/acint_student.php]

Counseling and Mental Health Center

The Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) provides counseling, psychiatric, consultation,
and prevention services that facilitate students' academic and life goals and enhance their personal
growth and well-being. https://cmhc.utexas.edu

Student Emergency Services

Student Emergency Services supports students through challenging or unexpected situations by
providing outreach, advocacy, intervention, and referrals to relevant campus and community
organizations.
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/

BCAL – Behavior Concerns Advice Line

If you have concerns about the safety or behavior of fellow students, TAs or Professors, call
BCAL (the Behavior Concerns Advice Line): 512-232-5050. Your call can be anonymous. If
something doesn’t feel right – it probably isn’t. Trust your instincts and share your concerns.

Title IX
The Title IX Office is committed to supporting the University’s mission to create and maintain an
educational and work environment free from all forms of sexual harassment, sexual
discrimination, exploitation, and intimidation in which all students, faculty, and staff can learn,
work and thrive. UT Austin encourages all members of the university community who think they
have been subjected to sex/gender discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual violence)
or sexual misconduct by another student, member of the faculty or staff, campus visitor or
contractor, to report to the University. Detailed information on reporting options can be found
at https://titleix.utexas.edu/