2. Who Am I?
I’m Kelly Christensen, the Academic Coaching
Coordinator for U of I. Here are couple of fast facts
about me:
• I use she/her pronouns
• My office is located on the 3rd floor of the ISUB
(above Einstein’s)
• I studied math and physics
• My favorite class was Game Theory!
3. What is the goal of this course?
1. Learn and implement tools for academic success
2. Demonstrate how college success strategies will be used
towards academic achievement
3. Discover and engage with University of Idaho resources that
support student achievement
4. Reflect on and research academic methods for college and
career success
5. How will things change if we go
online?
• I will hold Zoom sessions during the normal class times
• Slides will be available on BbLearn for students that can’t
participate in Zoom sessions
• Please let me know if Zoom isn’t possible for you, we can
work around that
• Office hours will be held over the phone, or in individual Zoom
sessions
6. Attendance & Participation Policy
• Attendance and participation is essential for every class
• Students will lose participation and attendance points if they
are absent from class
• Participation includes being physically present, awake, and
engaged
• Excessive use of technology during class time will result in
loss of points
• Exceptions are made when appropriate
7. Attendance Continued
• There are ways to make up points if you miss a class!
• I do not require doctor’s notes if you are sick
• I do ask that you contact me if you can’t make it to class
• Please see the table below on how to make up points
8. Attendance & Participation Online
• If we have to move class fully online, then a short daily
assignment will replace participation points
• Attending Zoom sessions will be strongly encouraged, but
students will not be penalized if they are unable to
• Assignments can be found in the “Attendance & Participation
Assignments” tab in BbLearn
• These assignments will be short, and shouldn’t take more
than 15-20 minutes
• Additional instructor conversations may be required
9. Grading
The gradebook on BbLearn may be a little confusing as we wait for
more information in regards to online classes.
10. Weekly Reflections
• Each week, students will be expected to complete a weekly
reflection
• These are found in the “Weekly Reflections” tab in BbLearn
• Word count minimums are stated for each question
• If you incorporate an outside source, then you must include
an MLA citation
11. Instructor Conversations
• Each student will meet with me at least twice during the
semester
• The first meeting will be scheduled next class
• If we remain online, then these meetings will take place over
the phone or on Zoom
• This conversation is just a chance for me to get to know you
and what you are hoping to get out of this course
12. Final Project
• This course includes a final project worth 100 points
• This project includes:
• An action plan submitted online
• A presentation on a college success strategy
• Presentations will be given over Zoom if the course
remains online
• We will discuss this project at length in a few weeks
14. Additional Resources
• The final page of the syllabus contains lots of information on
resources available to you
• These included:
• Center for Disability Access and Resources
• Counseling and Testing Center
• LGBTQA Office
• Office of Multi Cultural Affairs
• The Women’s Center
The goal of this course is to provide students with many different success strategies and tips, and encourage them to try them out in their studies. We will discuss and practice many of the different methods that we cover, and explore how to make these strategies more applicable for the classes you’re in.
The time and dates for class are strange because of the requirements to meet for a certain numbers hours for 2 credit hours. Please note that the classroom is different on Fridays.
