Division of Institutional Effectiveness and Enrollment Management Grambling Achievement Program

Program/Course Description: The mission of the Grambling Achievement Program GAP is to ensure new freshman and transfer students experience a smooth transition to Grambling State Univers

Division of Institutional Effectiveness and Enrollment Management

Grambling Achievement Program First Year Experience 101/102

Textbook: Amos, Janet Tools for Success: 101 and 102 Ed Latotsha Britt, Brittany Hoskin,

Kevin Sly, and Susan Wiley Littleton: Tapestry, 2016 Print

Program/Course Description:

The mission of the Grambling Achievement Program (GAP) is to ensure new freshman and transfer students experience a smooth transition to Grambling State University GAP offers two First Year Experience (FYE) Seminar courses (FYE 101 and FYE 102) that teach students how

to learn

FYE 101 is designed to assist first year students with their transition to the university

community This course will introduce the entering student to the University's academic programs, general education requirements, student handbook, university catalog, financial aid and registration, and relevant policies and procedures This course will expose the first year student to the Grambling State University experience- its rich heritage, traditions and culture Other topics covered in this course will include college survival skills such as study skills, note taking, time management, goal setting, and library usage

FYE 102 offers a continuation of the discussions on college survival skills Topics covered in

this course will include problem solving, financial aid and registration, ethics and responsibility, management of personal finances, building positive relationships, diversity, communication styles, standardized tests, computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and career exploration

BOTH SEMINARS ARE APPROVED SERVICE LEARNING COURSES Students who

pass the course with a C or above should receive 20 hours of service-learning credit In these interactive college-level courses, students will receive critical information to ease the challenging process of transitioning to college The program provides foundational information, through Grambling Achievement Program and the Office of Retention that supports and enhances the students’ academic success and persistence

Goal 1 – Engage students in the discovery of Grambling’s rich heritage and vibrant history and

legacy

First Year Experience students will:

1 Understand what it means to be a Gramblinite in context of the history, traditions, and culture

of the University

Goal 2 – Be introduced to the University’s academic programs, general education requirements,

student handbook, University Catalog, financial aid and registration processes, and University policies and procedures

First Year Experience students will:

1 Recognize the purpose and value of academic integrity and describe the key components

as it relates to the policies and procedures of Grambling State University

2 Identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to their educational experience, goals, and campus engagement

3 Develop and apply skills that contribute to building positive relationships with peers, staff and faculty

Goal 3 – Be introduced to life skills such as: goal setting, time management, learning styles,

career personality assessment, and active learning, critical thinking, listening, note-taking, and class participation, reading to remember, test-taking skills, writing and speaking for success, service learning, and research

First Year Experience students will:

1 Adapt and apply appropriate academic strategies to their courses and learning experiences

2 Demonstrate how to effectively evaluate information sources and utilize University library and laboratories for academic inquiry

3 Use written and oral communication to discover, develop, and articulate ideas and viewpoints

4 Identify and apply strategies to effectively manage time and priorities

5 Identify relevant academic polices, processes, and procedures related to advising, course planning, and major exploration

Course Requirements:

 There will be quizzes based on chapter information and discussions from previous class lectures and/or assigned readings Be prepared each class period for a possible quiz

 Each student must attend workshops sponsored by FYE and other University academic units

 Written assignments must be typed in MLA format, double-spaced, in 12 point font with cover page and references Visit Grambling’s English Writing Lab and Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab to assist you in formatting your written assignments https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/, www.easybib.com will assist you in formatting your citations

 If you do not already have an established email account, you must establish one; this is a class requirement You will need to check your email regularly for class assignments, updates, information, and general communication not published in this syllabus

 You may be required to use Moodle for this course Course information may be provided

via Moodle.

Course Objectives:

 To assist students in selecting majors that are consistent with their future career choices

 To equip students with basic technology skills

 To help students fully develop their leadership skills for application in an ever-changing and complex world

 To assist students in developing the ability to weigh evidence without bias, tolerate ambiguity, and use ethical principles in their academic and personal lives

 To educate students about making healthy life style choices and understanding the consequences of those choices

 To expose students to the global society, thereby affording an appreciation for multiculturalism

 To encourage students to think critically about all issues that affects them and others

 To improve the students’ abilities to manage their time

 To engage students in a service-learning activity that develops reading, writing, and thinking skills as well as an appreciation for service to others

General Education Course Objectives

 To effectively use information and communication technology

 To demonstrate knowledge of the history of Grambling State University

 To display knowledge of the importance of giving

 To demonstrate an understanding of knowledge of healthy living

 To provide evidence of integrity and ethical behavior in academic work and in extracurricular activities

 To show evidence of preparation for citizenship in a democratic society

FYE 101

 Discover Grambling State University Historical Milestones

 Making the Classroom Work for you Academic Success Skills

 Becoming A Successful Student Student Success Skills

 Improving Memory and LearningSkills Memory Skills

 Listen Actively and Taking Good Notes Listening Skills

 Developing Test-Taking Skills Test-Taking Skills

FYE 102

 Preparing for Success in College College Success Skills

 Learning to Think Critically Critical Thinking Skills

 Presenting Your Best Work Writing Skills

 Leadership, Ethics, and Responsibility Character Building Skills

 Planning for Your Career Career Planning Skills

 Information Technology Computer Information Skills

Additional Course Requirements:

 There will be a midterm examination based on assigned readings and class discussions

 There will be a final examination based on assigned readings and class discussions covered during the semester

 There will be quizzes based on chapter information and discussions from previous class lectures and/or assigned readings Be prepared each class period for a possible quiz

 Students must complete the registration process and provide a validated schedule/bill (fee sheet) as evidence of completion to receive the maximum points allotted

 Each student must submit a final journal/essay based upon assigned readings and discussions from the previous classes

 Each student must participate in the assigned service-learning activity, which includes attending the Constitution Day, Founder’s Day, GAP sessions, and other university convocations

 All journal entries and written assignments must be typed in APA format, double-spaced,

in 12 point font with cover page and references

Evaluation Criteria:

 Verification of participation in student organization/activity 100

Grading Scale:

The final grade for the course will be calculated on the basis of the following scale:

900 – 1000 90 – 100 % A

600 – 699 60 – 69% D – Student will not receive service-learning credit

000 – 599 0 – 59% F – Student will not receive service-learning credit

Class Schedules:

¨ Week 1: Aug 22, 2016 - Academic Policies

¨ Week 2: Aug 29, 2016-Syllabus Overview

¨ Week 3: Sep 5, 2016- Making Time Work

for You

¨ Week 4: Sep 12, 2016-Making Time work

for You

¨ Week 5: Sep 19, 2016-Making the

Classroom Work for You

¨ Week 6: Sep 26, 2016 (Founder’s Week)-

Historical Milestones

¨ Week 7: Oct 3, 2016 (Midterm

Examinations)

¨ Week 8: Oct 10, 2016-Becoming a

Successful Student

¨ Week 9: Oct 17, 2016-Becoming a

Successful Student Continued

¨ Week 10: Oct 24, 2016-Improving Your

Memory

¨ Week 11: Oct 31, 2016 (Spring

Registration starts) Registration Overview

¨ Week 12: Nov 7, 2016-Listening Actively

and Taking Good Notes

¨ Week 13: Nov 14, 2016-Developing

Test-Taking Skills

¨ Week 14: Nov 21, 2016 (Thanksgiving)

¨ Week 15: Nov 28, 2016 (Last week of

classes)

¨ Week 16: Dec 5, 2016 (Finals Week)

¨ Week 1: Aug 22, 2016-Academic Policies

¨ Week 2: Aug 29, 2016-Syllabus Overview

¨ Week 3: Sep 5, 2016-Preparing for Success in

College

¨ Week 4: Sep 12, 2016-Preparing for Success

in College/Planning for Success in College

¨ Week 5: Sep 19, 2016-Learning to Think

Critically

¨ Week 6: Sep 26, 2016 (Founder’s

Week)-History of Grambling

¨ Week 7: Oct 3, 2016 (Midterm Examinations)

¨ Week 8: Oct 10, 2016-Presenting Your Best

Work

¨ Week 9: Oct 17, 2016-Presenting Your Best

Work

¨ Week 10: Oct 24, 2016- Leadership, Ethics,

and Responsibility

¨ Week 11: Oct 31, 2016 (Spring Registration

starts)-Sharing Your World

¨ Week 12: Nov 7, 2016-Making Healthy

Choices

¨ Week 13: Nov 14, 2016- Planning Your

Career

¨ Week 14: Nov 21, 2016 (Thanksgiving)

¨ Week 15: Nov 28, 2016 (Last week of

classes)

¨ Week 16: Dec 5, 2016 (Finals Week)

Fall 2016 Events:

 Founder’s Day – Sep 27, 2016

 Constitution Day – Sep 22, 2016

 Male Empowerment – Nov (TBA)

 Female Empowerment – Nov (TBA)

Campus Resources:

 Career Services

 Counseling Center

 Foster Johnson Health Center

 Favrot Student Union Board (FSUB)

 Judicial Affairs

 Library

 Office of Retention

 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

 Student Government Association (SGA)

Assurance Statement:

Grambling State University adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities Students with disabilities should register with the ADA Student Services Coordinator and contact their instructor(s) in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations If you need accommodations in this class related to a disability, please make

an appointment as soon as possible