Fall 2014

1. ACAD 1100
Academic Learning
Strategies
Instructor: Leonia Fowler Houston

2. Overview
• Introduction of Instructor
• Introduction of Course
• Course Requirements
• Getting Help

3. Who am I?
• Leonia Fowler Houston
 Hometown
 Mississippi State University Alumni
• Employment:
 Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
• Misc…

4. EXERCISE ONE
WHO ARE YOU?

5. About ACAD 1100
COURSE 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/

6. ACAD 1100 Textbook
• Becoming a Master
Student Concise
• Author: Dave Ellis
• Thirteenth Edition

7. ACAD 1100 Syllabus

8. 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

9. ACAD 1100 Course Schedule

10. HOW TO SUBMIT AN
ASSIGNMENT

11. 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.mem
phis.edu
 eCw Student Help
Guides

12. Let’s Talk!!!