ACAD 1100 Academic Learning

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Instructor: Leonia Fowler Houston

Overview

• Introduction of Instructor

• Introduction of Course

• Course Requirements

• Getting Help

Who am I?

• Leonia Fowler Houston Hometown Mississippi State University Alumni

• Employment: Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning

• Misc…

EXERCISE ONE

WHO ARE YOU?

About ACAD 1100COURSE DESCRIPTION

ACAD 1100 is a freshman seminar course that provides skills for success in college and beyond. This three credit-hour course has been specifically designed to assist first year students in making the transition to higher education by introducing them

to the academic and social expectations and opportunities provided by the university.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

As a result of completing ACAD 1100, students will be able to:•Express confidence in their ability to navigate university systems including resources, technology, policies and procedures. •Explore and assess personal capabilities and limitations regarding major and career goals, personality, values, academic strengths and learning styles. •Examine issues from multiple perspectives and develop an ability to think critically.•Identify university expectations for college-level reading, writing and speaking and their connection to the learning process. •Acquire and implement lifetime skills necessary for personal and professional development.•Recognize, respect and value that individuals have different experiences, perspectives, abilities, values, interests and beliefs. •Establish a meaningful connection to the university community and beyond.

http://www.memphis.edu/acad1100/

ACAD 1100 Textbook• Becoming a Master

Student Concise• Author: Dave Ellis• Thirteenth Edition

ACAD 1100 Syllabus

Course Requirements

• Class Attendance

• Methods of Evaluation Weekly assignments become available Sunday

by 8:00 am All assignments due Saturday by 11:59 PM All assignments graded by the following

Wednesday

ACAD 1100 Course Schedule

HOW TO SUBMIT AN ASSIGNMENT

Getting Help• Email

ldfowler@memphis.edu Questions about grading

or assignment explanation

• Office Hours By appointment only Meetings before class

(optional)

• Technical Assistance 901.678.8888 http://

umhelpdesk.memphis.edu

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