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UNIV 1000: First-Year Experience

I. Course Information
Course: UNIV 1000 - First-Year Experience
Semester Credit Hours: 3.0
Course CRN and Section: 20947 - D20
Semester and Year: Fall 2021
Course Start and End Dates: 08/23/2021 - 12/12/2021
Building and Room: Horvitz Administration Bldg - 114B
II. Instructor Information

Professor: Mr. Mallica D Reynolds
Email: mallica@nova.edu
Phone: 954-262-3165
Office Hours: By appointment NSU email or office voicemail 954-262-3165 or mallica@nova.edu
This course is administered by the Office of Experiential Education and Learning and First-Year
Experience. If the instructor cannot be reached, please contact the Faculty Coordinator for First-Year
Experience, Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D. by email: kdvorak@nova.edu or phone: (954) 262-8108, or the Director,
Jeff Hartman, M.S., by email: jhartman2@nova.edu or phone: (954) 262-2047.
Peer Leader: Jade Fitts jf2085@mynsu.nova.edu Phone: 321-947-7495
III. Class Schedule and Location
Day Date Time Location Building/Room

MWF 08/23/2021 - 11:00 AM - Ft Lauderdale/Davie Horvitz Administration
09/03/2021 11:50 AM Campus Bldg-114B
10/08/2021 11:50 AM Campus Bldg-114B
W 10/13/2021 - 10:30 AM - Ft Lauderdale/Davie Horvitz Administration
10/13/2021 12:30 PM Campus Bldg-114B
11/24/2021 11:50 AM Campus Bldg-114B
12/03/2021 11:50 AM Campus Bldg-114B
W 12/08/2021 - 10:30 AM - Ft Lauderdale/Davie Horvitz Administration
12/08/2021 12:30 PM Campus Bldg-114B
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IV. Course Description
This course introduces first-year students to fundamental expectations of college learning and the range of
opportunities and experiences both in and outside the classroom that Nova Southeastern University
provides. The course promotes a pathway to student success by fostering academic inquiry in various
academic disciplines and knowledge of essential resources that facilitate a successful transition to college
life. This course develops the foundation that serves as a pathway to graduation and a thriving professional
career. Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL): Successful completion of this course satisfies 1
ExEL unit. Frequency: Every Fall and Winter
V. Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes

1.Use university resources designed to support success in student pursuit of academic and career goals.
2.Engage with university academic, cultural, social, and wellness events.
3.Examine how your personal values and those of others shape perspectives and relationships within a
diverse society.
VI. Materials and Resources

Course Required Texts and Materials:
Please access the online course text, College Success, via the course page in Canvas.
VII. Course Requirements

Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL)
At Nova Southeastern University, Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL) provides you with
opportunities to prepare for an ever changing and diverse world. The purpose of experiential education
is to actively engage you through relevant, ongoing experience, active learning, critical problem solving,
and reflective practices. The course has been peer-reviewed by the Experiential Education and
Learning Advisory Council and approved by the Provost to satisfy the Experiential Education
graduation requirement. Successful completion of this course at Nova Southeastern University satisfies
1 ExEL unit.
UNIV 1000 Peer Leaders

The purpose of the UNIV 1000 Peer Leader Program is to support your successful transition to Nova
Southeastern University by connecting you with upper-level students who serve as a mentor and
resource. Peer leaders themselves learn a lot from the experience, including how to optimize their own
engagement and develop leadership qualities. Our peer leader will be a integral part of the course.
Canvas
For UNIV 1000, you will access a Canvas course page. It serves as a repository of course materials
and communication for convenience, consistency, and organization. You will find announcements, send
and receive messages, participate in discussion blogs, and access various course materials. Please feel
free to review any of the course materials posted there as a way to prepare yourself more effectively
for class meetings.
VIII. Course Schedule and Topic Outline

Course Schedule:
Fall 2021 UNIV 1000 FYE Course Schedule
August 23-December 15, 2021 M/W/F 11:00- 11:50 am
Instructor: Mallica Reynolds Peer Leader: Jade Fi s
Week Dates Daily Tasks & Activities

1 Aug 23 Welcome & Introductions
Weeks of Welcome Course Overview
Reflection
All About Me Worksheet
How to Prepare for Next Class:
1. Read Chapter 1 Exploring College
2. The Five Whys in Action p.12
3. Common College Terms p.20
1 Aug 25 Building Community
Weeks of Welcome • NSU Community Care Presentation by Peer Leader (10 min)
• Hidden Curriculum Exercise p.24
How to Prepare for Next Class
1. Finish Reading chapter 2
Bring Questions on Assignments
1 Aug 27 Building Community
Weeks of Welcome Assignment Overviews
*Beyond the Classroom * Early Immersion *in class
presentation
*Final Project *Attendance and Participation *Online
Discussion
Week Dates Daily Tasks & Ac vi es

2 Aug 30 Knowing Yourself as Learner
Weeks of Welcome Group Check-In Activities, p.21-22 from College Success
Growth Mindset Activity p.56
Read Chapter 2 Knowing Yourself
2 Sept 1 Knowing Yourself as Learner
Weeks of ExEL Career Advisor Video
Welcome Finding Your Edge
Did You Know? Assignment and Presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYPXXlwlV4o
Growth Mindset Activity p.56
Read Chapter 2 Knowing Yourself, this should have been
completed by class today.
Pick a “Did You Know?” area to study!

2 Sept 3 How to Prepare for Next Class
Weeks of Complete this week’s discussion assignment by comment on two
Welcome classmates’ responses by Friday at 6 pm.
Pick a “Did You Know?” area to study!
Research Title IX

3 Sept 6 Labor Day - Class Not in Session
Con nue research on Title IX and prepare “Did You Know
Assignment”
Healthy Lifestyles
3 Sept 8
Peer Leader explain and set-up 1-on-1 meetings with students
Title IX (Intro and Video)
Complete healthy lifestyle survey
Read Chapter 11 from College Success
Post PowerPoint about Title IX
Healthy Lifestyles
3 Sept 10
Title IX (Activity)
Student Presentations
1. Create self-stress list
2. Create resource curiosity list

4 Sept 13 Healthy Lifestyles
Make sure to Create self-stress list and Create resource curiosity list
for Wednesday’s class.
1. Read Chapter 3 Managing Time and Priorities
Make sure to Create self-stress list and Create resource curiosity list
for Wednesday’s class.
1. Read Chapter 3 Managing Time and Priori es

BTC #1 Due
4 Sept 15
Managing Time and Priori es
Office of Suicide Prevention (45 min) (by instructor invite)
Time Management Exercise p.86
Two Student Presentations
We may swap suicide preven on for me management.
Create list of best workplace/study environment
Two students who presented will post PowerPoint/information sheet
on canvas for everyone to see!
Finish Beyond the Classroom 1 is due at 6 pm!
4 Managing Time and Priori es
Sept 17
1. Read Chapter 5
2. Create a list of study ps

5 Sept 20 Reading/Notetaking Ac vi es
WCC (45 min)
Complete healthy lifestyle survey
Read Chapter 5 Reading and Notetaking
Reading/Notetaking Ac vi es
5 Sept 22
Time Management Activities.
Beyond the Classroom Reflection.
Possible In-Class Ac vi es
Analysis Question p.161
What Students Say p.165
Read Chapter 5 Reading and Notetaking
Reading/Notetaking Ac vi es
5 Sept 24
Discussion Post 5

6 Sept 27 Studying, Memory, and Test Taking
Library Visit
Class will be held at the library or via a virtual
presentation
Read Chapter 6 Studying, Memory, and Test Taking (select pages or
sections)
Studying, Memory, and Test Taking
6 Sept 29 Fun Words Activity- 15 Minutes
Read Chapter 6 Studying, Memory, and Test Taking
Discussion 6
Studying, Memory, and Test Taking
6 Oct 1
Read Chapter 6 Studying, Memory, and Test Taking
7 Oct 4 Communica ng
Final Prep on Beyond the Classroom #2
Read Chapter 8 of the text
Complete BTC assignment
Oct 6 Beyond The Classroom #2 Due

Communica ng
Role Play In-Class Activity
Bad Grade Inquiry
Interest in Research Collaboration
Job Preparation Interview/Dress
Complete Weekly Online Discussion
Catch up on overdue work
Oct 8 Communica ng
Focus on Midterms!!!!
Read Chapter 4 of text
Research 3 career paths associated with your degree

8 Oct 13 Midterm
9 Oct 18 Academic Pathways
Mid-Semester Reset
Mid-Term Feedback form (20 min)
Values Activity from p. 118. With breakout group discussion (30 min)
Possible ExEL visit
Complete career assessment tool
Oct 20 Academic Pathways

Academic/Career Map Activity and Discussion
Possible ExEL Visit Day
Oct 22 Academic Pathways
Complete Weekly Online Discussion
Catch up on overdue work
Review Title IX materials

10 Oct 25 Civility and Cultural Competence
Finish up Discussion about Career Mapping (5-10 minutes)
Each group will talk about their situation to the class.
Community Impact Project Explanation (5-10 minutes)
Group Presentation Project- Pick Project November 2
Read Chapter 9 in textbook (pgs. 305-318)
Watch “Bystander Intervention” Video
Read Bystander Intervention Tips & Strategies Handout
Participate in the interactive online activity, “Decisions That Matter”
Complete Project Implicit Assessment of their choice
Civility and Cultural Competence
10 Oct 27
Title IX Presentation
BTC #3 Due Next Week
Work on Community Impact Project

10 Oct 29
Wrap up this week material
BTC #3 Due Next Week

11 Nov 1 Financial Literacy
Winter Class Selection
PowerPoint
Degree Works
Course Wizard
Final Portfolio
Complete BTC #3 Due on Wednesday, November 3rd
Discussion Post Week 11
Financial Literacy
11 Nov 3
Presentation from Finical Aid
Budget Worksheet
Complete BTC #3 today!
11 Nov 5
Wrap up this week material

12 Nov 8 Your Future
Group #5- Community Impact Project Presentations
Your Future
12 Nov 10

Your Future
12 Nov 12

13 Nov 15 Semester Review
Final Project
13 Nov 17
Student Present (4 Presents)
Semester Review
13 Nov 19

14 Nov 22 Final Project
Present (4 Presents)
Work on Final Submission
Final Project
14 Nov 24
Student Present (2 Presents)
Enjoy the holidays
Prepare for finals
14 Nov 25-26 THANKSGIVING BREAK … NO CLASS
15 Nov 29 Student Presenta ons
15 Dec 1 Student Presenta ons
15 Dec 3 Student Presenta ons
IX. Assignments
Attendance/Participation (15% of final grade)
You are expected to attend all scheduled classes, including online activities. You are required to arrive
on time and to fulfill all course requirements set by the instructor. A strong positive correlation exists
between class attendance and academic performance.
Early Immersion & Reflection (15% of final grade)

Early Immersion provides you with an opportunity to get hands-on experience that supports the pursuit
of your career goals. Through EI, you get a chance to work with scholars and professionals within
the NSU community..
Beyond the Classroom (15% of final grade; 3 at 5% each)

In order to foster your ability to integrate your learning and make connections between what you’re
learning in class and what you are learning beyond the classroom, you will be asked to engage in a total
of 3 Beyond the Classroom (BTC) experiences.
Final Creative Project (20% of final grade)

The purpose of this project is to showcase your process of adjusting to college life. We want you to
reflect on how you have been resilient in this process and what you have done to make the best out
of this situation. It should display what you have experienced this year both in and outside of class and
how that learning will influence the rest of your time in college. This project is due in class, where you
will present it to your classmates. Your project will be graded for demonstrated effort, depth of
reflection, connection to the UNIV 1000 course learning outcomes, and depth of goal setting.
X. Grading Criteria
Final Course Grade:
COMMON ASSIGNMENTS
Attendance/Participation 15%
Early Immersion & Reflection 15%
Beyond the Classroom 15%
Final Creative Project 20%
65% of the final grade is calculated through these common course elements. The remaining 35% are at the
discretion of each instructor and are reflected below.
Group Project: Community Impact 20%
Discussions via Canvas 15%
Grading Scale:
A = 93 - 100% B- = 80 - 82% D+ = 69 - 69%
A- = 90 - 92% C+ = 78 - 79% D = 60 - 67 %
B+ = 88 - 89% C = 73 -77% F = below 60%

B = 83 - 87% C- = 70 -72%
XI. Course Policies

Class Attendance
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, including but not limited to lectures, laboratories,
studios, clinical rotations, and online activities. Students are required to arrive on time and to fulfill all
course requirements set by the instructor. A strong positive correlation exists between class attendance
and academic performance.
Absences for official University activities are permissible providing the instructor is notified in writing in
advance of such an absence. An official University activity is an activity where a student officially
represents the University through an academic department, sponsored University program, NSU
NCAA Division II Athletics event, documentation from the Office of Student Disability Services, or
religious holiday. In all absences, the student is responsible for all requirements of the course.
The instructor may choose to excuse a student’s absence under certain circumstances, such as when
the student is ill., but only if the student seeks medical documentation verification through the Office of
Student Disability Services. Excused absences do not relieve the student from responsibility for any
part of the course missed during the period of absence. Students will be given an opportunity to make
up work missed due to an excused absence, at the instructor’s discretion.
Absences for observance of major religious holidays are permitted but also require prior professor
notification. Student are required to notify the faculty in writing two weeks in advance of the religious
holiday if the Religious holiday conflicts with a scheduled assignment or exam, so that prior
arrangement may be made.
Students will not be allowed to make up any work, including in-class activities, assignments, or exams,
missed due to an unexcused absence.
Verification of Absence(s)
The Office of Student Disability Services can review documentation to verify absences due to
temporary injuries or emergencies. Please email, disabilityservices@nova.edu, to discuss the process
for verifying your absence(s). Please note that verification of absence(s) is not a request for disability
accommodations. If you have a documented disability and would like to request disability
accommodations, please follow the instructions and procedures detailed on the NSU Office of Student
Disability Services website: www.nova.edu/disabilityservices.
Canvas
For UNIV 1000, you will access a Canvas course page. It serves as a repository of course materials
and communication for convenience, consistency, and organization. You will find announcements, send
and receive messages, participate in discussion blogs, and access various course materials. Please feel
free to review any of the course materials posted there as a way to prepare yourself more effectively
for class meetings.
Academic Standards
The university is an academic community and expects its students to manifest a commitment to
academic integrity through rigid observance of standards for academic honesty. The university can
function properly only when its members adhere to clearly established goals and values. Accordingly,
the academic standards are designed to ensure that the principles of academic honesty are upheld. The
following acts violate the academic honesty standards:
cheating—intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study
aids in any academic exercise
fabrication—intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation
in an academic exercise
facilitating academic dishonesty—intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help
another to violate any provision of this code
plagiarism—the adoption or reproduction of ideas, words, or statements of another person as
one’s own without proper acknowledgment.

Students are expected to submit tests and assignments that they have completed without aid or
assistance from other sources. Using sources to provide information without giving credit to the original
source is dishonest. Students should avoid any impropriety or the appearance thereof in taking
examinations or completing work in pursuance of their educational goals.
XII. University Policies

1NSU Inclusion Statement: Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a majority-minority institution,
with students from at least 116 countries around the world, as well as a university recognized as a Hispanic
Serving Institution (HIS). As such, we find ourselves with the unique opportunity to invite all members of
our community to learn from and appreciate others and to create a learning community that exemplifies
inclusiveness and respect for diversity. We are committed to educating our students, interacting with
colleagues, and engaging with our campus community in a manner that is respectful of all cultural traditions
and practices, gender identities, sexual orientations, age, religious/spiritual beliefs, and in all areas that
distinguish individuals. UNIV 1000 Leadership and Instructors consider this classroom to be a place
where you will be treated with respect, and we welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs,
ethnicities, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, religious affiliations, sexual
orientations, ability – and other visible and nonvisible differences. All members of this class are expected to
contribute to a respectful, welcoming and inclusive environment for every other member of the class.
Class Recording Policy: Class content throughout this course may be recorded in accordance with the
NSU Class Recording Policy. If class content is recorded, these recordings will be made available to
students registered for this course as a supplement to the classroom experience. Recordings will be made
available to all students who were registered to attend the live offering of the class, regardless of a
students’ section or discipline, or whether the student is participating in the course online. If recordings are
intended to be accessible to students or third parties who were not registered for the live offering of the
class, students’ personally identifiable information will be removed or redacted from the recording, unless
(1) their written consent to such disclosure was previously provided, or (2) the disclosure is permissible in
accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). Students are prohibited
from recording audio or video, or taking photographs in classrooms (including online classes) without prior
permission from the instructor or pursuant to an approved disability accommodation, and from reproducing,
sharing, or disseminating classroom recordings to individuals outside of this course. Students found
engaging in such conduct will be in breach of the Student Code of Conduct and subject to disciplinary
action.
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct: Sexual violence and sexual harassment are contrary to our core values
and have no place at Nova Southeastern University. In accordance with Title IX and other laws, NSU
prohibits discrimination, including sex-based discrimination and discrimination towards pregnant/parenting
students. If you or someone you know experiences sexual violence and/or harassment, there are resources
and options available. To learn more or to report an incident, please visit the NSU Title IX website at
www.nova.edu/title-ix. Please be aware that as an instructor, I am not a confidential resource, and I will
need to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the NSU Title IX Coordinator. You can also contact
Laura Bennett, Title IX Coordinator, directly at laura.bennett@nova.edu or (954) 262-7858.
Academic Affairs Policies

Students should visit http://www.nova.edu/academic-affairs/nsu-syllabus-policy.html to access additional
required college-wide policies. It is your responsibility to access and carefully read these policies to ensure
you are fully informed. As a student in this class, you are obligated to follow these college-wide policies in
addition to the policies established by your instructor. The following policies are described on this
website:
Academic misconduct
Last day to withdraw
Email policy
Student course evaluations
Student responsibility to register
Student responsibility for course prerequisites
Academic Misconduct: Academic misconduct appears in a variety of forms (including plagiarism). It is a violation of
NSU academic policy and may be punished in a variety of ways, from failing the assignment and/or the entire course
to academic probation, suspension or expulsion. If you have questions about what constitutes academic misconduct
before handing in an assignment, see your instructor. For more information regarding academic misconduct policies,
see the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog.
Last Day to Withdraw: Sunday, November 21, 2021. To withdraw from a course, it is not sufficient simply to stop
attending class or to inform the instructor of your intention to withdraw. In accordance with college policy, contact
your academic advisor to begin the withdrawal process. The last day to withdraw from a course is detailed on the
applicable Academic Calendar.
Email Policy: All email communications between students and faculty must be conducted via NSU email accounts.
This requirement will assist NSU in communicating more effectively and protecting your privacy. Emails sent to
faculty from non-NSU accounts will be returned to the sender with instructions to resend the communication from
your NSU account. To set up an NSU email account or to get help with an existing account, visit the Computing Help
Desk. You may also call the Help Desk at (954) 262-HELP or 1-800-541-6682, ext. HELP (4357).
Student Course Evaluations: Student comment and feedback evaluating each college class is an important tool to
evaluate program effectiveness. Participation in this process is a responsibility of each student. The university uses
electronic evaluations that are completed online. It is important to the faculty and administration that students
complete the online evaluation of each course. Students will be notified via NSU email accounts when the evaluation
web link is opened (approximately the next-to-last week of the course). At the completion of the term and after
instructors submit grades, instructors will receive an anonymous summary of the entire class's evaluation. Student
names or ID numbers cannot be identified.
Student Responsibility to Register: Students are responsible to register for courses during posted registration dates.
A student may not attend or participate in any course without registration.
Student Responsibility for Course Prerequisites: Students are responsible to have satisfied all published
prerequisites for this class. Please review the prerequisites and discuss any questions with your academic advisor.
RESOURCES
NSU offers a variety of resources that may aid in student success. Among these resources are:
Accommodations for students with documented disabilities: For more information about ADA
policy, services, and procedures, students may contact the Office of Student Disability Services by phone:
(954) 262-7185 or email: disabilityservices@nova.edu. Information about services and procedures are also
available via www.nova.edu/disabilityservices.
NSU Library Resources: Students researching background information on various topics for class
assignments may use the Alvin Sherman Library, which provides extensive access to print and electronic
books and academic/scholarly journals and hundreds of databases in a variety of subject areas with full-
text articles, videos, reference books, statistics, company profiles, and general news. Reference librarians
are available in person at the Reference Desk as well as by phone, (954) 262-4613, email, chat, text, and
individual appointment to provide instruction on how to identify and use library resources. For times and
details, visit the library's Ask a Librarian webpage. Library Guides and Tutorials are also available online.
Tutoring and Testing Center: Students are encouraged to use the free, individualized tutoring services
offered by the Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC) early and often throughout the academic year. TTC
provides supplemental learning assistance, as well as an array of testing services, in a supportive and
professional environment that enhances the ability of all students to meet educational goals, achieve
academic excellence, and enhance personal growth. Subject-based tutoring and academic coaching
sessions are individualized, 45-minute sessions that encourage developing strong creative thinking and

reasoning skills. See here for the latest listing of NSU courses tutored: http://www.nova.edu/tutoring-
testing/tutoring-services/general-information.html. TTC also offers Supplemental Instruction in historically
difficult courses. SI sessions are facilitated by SI Leaders who have been endorsed by faculty for their
leadership ability and content mastery. For further information please call (954) 262-8350 or visit our
website at http://www.nova.edu/tutoring-testing/.
NSU Writing and Communication Center: The NSU WCC is an innovative workspace where
students, consultants, and faculty come together, in person and online, to talk about writing and
communication. Staffed by trained professional and peer consultants, the WCC offers individualized
assistance to all NSU students. Students can work with consultants on all types of academic writing and
communication projects at any stage of the process. For more information or to make an appointment, visit
the WCC website, www.nova.edu/wcc , or call (954) 262-4644.

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UNIV 1000: First-Year Experience

II. Instructor Information

III. Class Schedule and Location

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V. Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes

VI. Materials and Resources

VII. Course Requirements

UNIV 1000 Peer Leaders

VIII. Course Schedule and Topic Outline

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Oct 6 Beyond The Classroom #2 Due

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Oct 20 Academic Pathways

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Early Immersion & Reflection (15% of final grade)

Beyond the Classroom (15% of final grade; 3 at 5% each)

Final Creative Project (20% of final grade)

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XII. University Policies

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