University 100 Course Syllabus (Athens Campus)

First Year Experience

Section: 14
Class Schedule: 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM W
Room: Admin 330

Instructor: Jack Yeager

Office: Room 218 Rahall
Office Hours:
Athens: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tues. & Thurs.
Beckley: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tues. & Thurs.
Otherwise available by appointment
E-mail: jeyeager@concord.edu
Office Phone: (304) 384-5396
Cell Phone: (281) 253-0550

Course Goals and Objectives

UNIV 100 is designed to assist you with a successful transition to your undergraduate studies
and Concord University.

Goal 1. Foster academic success.

 Build and demonstrate basic research skills.
 Identify and apply effective study skills.
 Develop ability to critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.
 Use communication effectively (written and oral) to articulate ideas.

Goal 2. Help students discover and demonstrate an effective understanding of campus resources,
technology, policies, procedures, traditions, and mission.
 Identify appropriate campus resources and their purposes.
 Understand how to use campus technology (e.g., MyCU, Blackboard, etc.)
 Recognize what it means to be a Concord University student given the mission, traditions,
and culture of the University.

Goal 3. Provide students with opportunities to engage in activities that foster positive,
professional, and academically focused relationships with their peers, faculty, and staff at
Concord University.
 Develop and apply the skills that foster positive relationships with peers, faculty, and staff.
 Understand the importance of service for improving our own lives and that of others.

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  Understand how personal well-being, responsibility, and decision-making are essential to
building positive relationships and achieving personal goals (including but not limited to
financial literacy, knowledge of substance abuse, sexual misconduct under Title IX, suicide
prevention, and available resources).

As an outcome of UNIV 100, you are expected to:

Course Overview
UNIV 100 is comprised of 5 major components:
(1) In-class meetings and activities;
(2) Workshops
(3) On-line Bb;
(4) the Service Project; and
(5) the Student Presentation at the UNIV 100 wrap-up event.
Requirements
1. Attend all classes and sessions in a timely manner.
2. Engage in informed, appropriate, and respectful discussion
3. Complete all in-class and out-of-class assignments including the end of semester
presentation
4. Participate in a service activity
5. Attend three Concord University events (1. Academic 2. Athletic 3. Cultural)
6. Attend the UNIV 100 workshops (see below for dates & times)
7. Investigate campus interest groups
8. Provide informed constructive and appropriate feedback to the instructor

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 Grading
Orientation (Mandatory events:
Shot of Reality, PlayFair,
Convocation and photo, & Sex
Signals
Attendance (class and three CU
events: academic, athletic, and
cultural)
Required Blackboard modules
(Sexual Violence & Bystander
Intervention, Alcohol & Substances
101, Bystander Intervention, and
Suicide Prevention)
Informed Participation/
Assignments/Workshops
Summer Reading Assignment
Service Activity
Student Presentation
TOTAL
Grading Scale
50 points (10% of course grade) 500-450 = A
449-400 = B
399-300= C
299 or below = D/F
70 points class attendance + 30
points CU events = 100 points (20%
of course grade):
50 points (10% of course grade)
100 points (20% of course grade)
50 points (10% of course grade)
50 points (10% of course grade)
100 points (20% of course grade)
100% of course grade (500
points)
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Orientation Events:
Orientation is designed to familiarize you with Concord University and student life. As such, it is
important that you attend all scheduled events of Orientation week, including the opening
Saturday session, information programs—Shot of Reality, PlayFair, Organization Fair, Sex
Signals, Student Employment Sessions, etc. Make certain that your attendance is recorded by
signing a Sign-In Sheet at each event. If you have failed to make it to one or more events, please
let me know ASAP. We can make arrangements for you to discuss the relevant topics with a
representative from the Academic Success Center to receive credit.

Attendance, Events & In Class Work:

I will be taking attendance every week and am obligated to record attendance in Blackboard, and
individuals in the Academic Success Center regularly monitor it. Please make every effort to come
to class. If you are not going to be able to attend, please notify me in advance.

In addition to attendance in class, you are expected to attend three types of campus events:
 Academic Event: this is usually a guest speaker event, but may be something else. If you
are unsure come ask me whether the event meets the requirement
 Athletic Event: this can be any sporting event. Many students choose to attend a football
game, but we do have a number of other athletic teams competing on campus regularly.
Feel free to explore those other sporting events.
 Cultural Events: We do have a number of cultural events on campus throughout the
semester. You should be able to look on the Concord website for upcoming events
 Clubs: I believe that participation in one or more clubs on campus is a great way to find
people with common interests who are looking for new people to join in and share. I am
willing to allow participation in a club event to substitute for one of the other three events.

My intent is to use class time to answer questions, discuss topics that are of interest to you and
provide suggestions for how you might make the most out of your time at concord. This is an
unstructured back-and-forth between all of us, including myself. In general there are no
assignments to be completed in class. However you should come prepared for class with questions
or topics you want to discuss.

Blackboard Modules:

Concord utilizes Blackboard as an instructional tool in many courses. Therefore it is important for
you to be comfortable logging on to and using Blackboard.

You log in to Blackboard (Bb) using your Concord MyCU username. Your 774# is your initial
password. You can change your password once you successfully log on to Bb.

Begin with My Announcements on Bb—be certain to check Announcements daily. This

is where you will receive important course information, such as updates, schedule changes,
extra credit opportunities, and more.

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 Read the information in My Course Information on Bb—this section provides
important information about Course Navigation (also under My Technology); your
Syllabus; CU and course policies; how to obtain help with the UNIV 100 course; and the
CU Honor Code, which you should memorize.

Look at the different topics covered under Student Tools & instructor Tools:
I will let you know what of this information I expect you to review and have discussions
on as the course progresses. For now, just make sure you see it and can get to it.
I will post more information to Blackboard as the semester progresses regarding specific Modules
or Units in blackboard that I would like you to complete in advance of a given date. I will send an
e-mail to your ICU account and add an announcement to blackboard to let you know when I have
assigned something.
I rely on you as adults to complete the modules and units as requested and to come to class
prepared to discuss topics from the modules. I will not re-read the information or lecture on it in
class. We will only discuss it. Thus, your preparation is essential to having a successful class.
Further, you ability to contribute to discussions will directly impact the participation component of
your grade.

Mandatory Workshops:
Students must attend all three workshops (choose either day for each). If you are unable to attend,
please let your instructor know as soon as possible.
Growth Mindset Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2016 3:00-4:00PM Pais Fellowship Hall (Univ. Pt)
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2016 3:00-4:00PM Pais Fellowship Hall (Univ. Pt)

Course Selection/ Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2016 3:00-4:00PM State Room – Student Center
DegreeWorks Thursday, Oct. 12, 2016 3:00-4:00PM State Room – Student Center

Financial Aid/ Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2016 3:00-4:00PM Pais Fellowship Hall (Univ. Pt)
Financial Literacy Thursday, Nov. 16, 2016 3:00-4:00PM Pais Fellowship Hall (Univ. Pt)

Summer Reading:
I will post assignments related to the summer reading as the semester progresses.
Please be on the lookout for these assignments. I will let you know well in advance
the reading you will need to complete for any assignment.
Service Activity:
Students are required to participate in at least one service activity during the semester. You may
suggest an activity or I can find one for you. We will discuss this in more detail in class during
the semester.

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Project / Poster:
Students are required to prepare a Poster Presentation near the end if the semester. You are to
present/share/expand upon an aspect of what you learned in UNIV 100 with fellow UNIV 100
students and CU administrators, faculty, and staff. This year's theme is TECHNOLOGY, so be
creative! We will discuss this more in class.

Course Policies: Course policies are described in Bb under My Course Information. Students
in UNIV 100 should be familiar with applicable university policies and those specific to UNIV
100.

Accommodations: Please see the instructor if you have a disability and are requesting
accommodations. The University and instructor will work with you to provide a reasonable
accommodation. Concord University’s Disabilities Services Office is in the Student Center,
Bottom Floor, across from the Campus Post Office. Phone: 304-384-6086; Email:
mailto:nellison@concord.edu

Class Absences or Cancellations: You are expected to attend Orientation, each class
session, the Service Project, and the UNIV 100 Wrap-Up Event. If you cannot attend a session
because of illness or emergency, you should notify your instructor, preferably in advance, via
Email or using whatever means your instructor specifies. If your instructor must cancel class
because of illness or emergency, he/she will notify you in advance through your campus Email
and/or Bb Announcements. Concord University closings and delays are announced through the
Emergency Alert System and via local media. To enroll in the CU alert system, visit
http://concord.edu and follow the instructions listed under the Emergency Alert icon, or go to
http://sms.concord.edu.

Concord University Honor Code:

As a member of the Concord University Community I will act with honesty and integrity in
accordance with our fundamental principles and I will respect myself and others while challenging
them to do the same.

Academic Resources:
The Academic Success Center is ready to assist any student with academic or personal concerns,
tutoring, study skills, time management, and much more. The Academic Success Center is located
in Suite 243 (Atrium) of the Rahall Technology Center. Students can stop by the ASC Monday
through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:00 or by appointment. The ASC may be reached by calling (304)
384-6074, (304) 384-6298, or asc@concord.edu.
Website: http://hub.concord.edu/academicsuccess/

The drop-in tutoring schedule is posted online: https://apps.concord.edu/tutoring/. Smarthinking—

online, and on-demand tutoring—is available on Blackboard at elearn.concord.edu.