A 2 credit pilot course, UCC 101: FIRST YEAR SEMINAR, will be running in the Fall 2002 semester. It is ideal for a student who wants to be full-time and needs 2 credits. Class size is limited to a maximum of 16-20 students.
Separate sections are set up for Athletes and EOF (see schedule below).
At this time, UCC 101 is not recommended for some students:
(1)Those students who have successfully completed 15 credits at another college
(2)Those students who have been out of high school for more than five years
(3)Those students who have been temporarily exempted by particular studies here at the college, such as ESL and 087 students
There is empirical evidence that such a course:
(1)Increases the retention rates for the first semester, first year, and the first two years
(2)Increases the number of students graduating (in both 2 and 4 year institutions)
(3)Decreases the time it takes students to graduate
(4)Increases GPA in the first semester, first year and at graduation
(5)Increases the number of courses satisfactorily completed in the first year
This course is designed to help students adjust to college by giving them the information, support, and strategies they need to feel secure and confident in their college classes. It will help students clarify their goals, become familiar with the academic environment, and sharpen their ability to learn and think critically.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course the student should be able to:
(1)understand what is expected of college students and how to meet these expectations
(2)clarify both their short and long term educational and career goals
(3)utilize learning strategies in their individual courses
(4)apply critical thinking strategies to learning and life situations