This document provides an overview of a First Year Seminar course titled UVC 1010-46. It includes contact information for the instructor and peer mentor, course objectives and learning outcomes, required texts, class schedule, assignments, and grading criteria. The overall goal of the course is to help students achieve academic success, connect to campus resources and their academic college, and transition successfully to college. The schedule outlines topics to be covered each class such as time management, diversity awareness, health and wellness, and career planning. Assignments include papers, group work, quizzes, and attending co-curricular events. Students must meet minimum thresholds for attendance, assignments, and co-curricular activities to pass the course.

1. Welcome to First Year Seminar!
UVC 1010-46
Meeting Time: W 12:20-1:15
Classroom: Allyn 219
INSTRUCTOR:
Becca Salay
Becca.Salay@wright.edu
(937) 775-2601
PEER MENTOR:
Lukas Wenrick
Wenrick.3@wright.edu
(937) 638-4669
Please make an appointment and come visit me!
Office Location: SSC 126
Office Hours by appointment.

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UVC 1010-46: Direct Admit Liberal Arts Majors
Fall 2015
Welcome! UVC 1010 provides information and activities designed to enhance new student success.
This class is part of a WSU Learning Community linked to: SOC 2000-10
Course Texts: (1) Galloway, Steven. The Cellist of Sarajevo. Toronto: A.A. Knopf Canada, 2008.
(2) Step by Step with Connections, John N. Gardner & Betsy O. Barefoot,
Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2015 with Catherine Queener and Jennifer Lobo
Course Objective: The overall goal of this course is to help you gain an understanding of THE Wright
State University and how you can be successful here. You will develop the knowledge and skills
necessary to do well in your classes, find resources when necessary, and love your University. You will
be exposed to the academic atmosphere with a group of individuals sharing a common first-year
experience. You will also engage in intellectual discussions both inside and outside the classroom. Pilot
will be used as a supplement to the course.
Course Learning Objectives:
 To help students connect with professors
 To help students achieve academic success
 To help students confirm major & connect with degree-granting college
 To help students transition & connect to college
THE WRIGHT STATE CORE:
The Wright State Core is an integrated program of courses and experiences that provides students
with the breadth of skills, knowledge and understanding expected of university graduates. A
university degree goes beyond preparing graduates fora profession; it transforms their lives and
their communities. The Wright State Core helps students develop the knowledge and skills essential
for critical thinking, creative problem solving, meaningful civic engagement, multicultural
competence, appreciation for the arts, and life-long learning. Wright State graduates will have the
ability to apply insights from multiple disciplines to engage effectively with a diverse world.
 For information about the University Learning Objectives go to:
http://www.wright.edu/wright-state-core#tab=university-learning-objectives
 For more information about the Wright State Core go to: http://www.wright.edu/wright-state-
core/wright-state-core-program-requirements/program-requirements
WSU ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY (from the Code of Student Conduct)
It is the policy of Wright State University to uphold and support standards of personal honesty and
integrity for all students consistent with the goals of a community of scholars and students
seeking knowledge and truth. Furthermore, it is the policy of this university to enforce these
standards through fair and objective procedures governing instances of alleged dishonesty,
cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct.
In our class: Violations of academic integrity may result in an Unsatisfactory grade (“U”) and no
credit for the course, and may be referred to the department or the University for further review.
Students are encouraged to seek clarification from their instructor should they have any
questions regarding course expectations or policies.

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ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Office of Disability Services assists students with documented disabilities and meet the
requirements of the university.
Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet
course requirements should contact me as soon as possible so I may make accommodations.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
-- Cell phones, laptops & all other devices must be turned off and put away during class.
-- This class is a Safe Zone where everyone’s opinion, experience, and concerns are to be respected.
Acts of disrespect, such as offensive or degrading comments, jokes, or gestures, are inappropriate.
-- Attend each class and be on time.
--Come prepared by:
1. Consulting the syllabus.
2. Completing reading and homework assignments due that day.
3. Bringing the text for the assigned reading, writing materials, & the syllabus.
4. Check our Pilot Course Homepage the week of each class session.
5. Check your WSU email on a daily basis.
-- This syllabus is subject to change. Changes will be announced in class.
GRADING:
This course is graded “Pass/P” or “Unsatisfactory/U.” To receive a grade of “P” and earn the 1
credit hour for the course, you must satisfy all three of the following requirements; failure in one
area results in a “U” grade on your final transcript.
To pass this course you must:
1. Earn 80% of class attendance and participations points (no exceptions)
2. Earn 70% of points for assignments
3. Earn 70% of points by attending 5 out of 7 possible co-curricular activities
1. Class Attendance & Participation: earn at least 80 points (80%) out of 100 points. Earn up to 7
points for each class session based on duration of attendance & quality of participation.
Points lost due to absence may not be “made up” regardless of the reason for the absence. Much of
the value of a seminar comes from what happens in class activities and discussions, so attendance is
critical!

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2. Course Assignments: Papers/Projects, Group Sessions, Quizzes, other Assignments and
Reflective Writing: earn at least 70 points out of a total of 100 points (70%). This category includes
(but is not limited to) the following:
15pts Common Text Project
15pts CoLA Assignment
10 pts Diversity (Tunnel of Oppression) assignment
20pts Four Study Group Sessions: 5 points each (must attend the sessions & email a report:
see the Study Group Assignment)
20pts Four In-class Quizzes: 5 points each (Academic Integrity Orientation and 3 Step by
Step with Connections selections)
5pts Picture Scavenger Hunt Assignment
5pts 35 dumb things Assignment
5pts Student Success Center Resources Reflection
5pts Self-Reflection assignment on adjustment to college
Assignments are DUE at the beginning of class on the date listed. All assignments will be turned in on
Pilot unless noted otherwise. Anything turned in after class ends will be considered late.
Late assignments will face a penalty:
 loss of 20% of the total points for the first week
 loss of 50% of the total points after 7 days late.
3. Attend Five out of Seven (5 of 7) Co-curricular Activities: earn at least 70 points out of a
total 100 points.
16pts Co-Curricular #1
14pts Co-Curriculars #2-7
Co-Curriculars are events attended by students. To receive credit students must
1. Take a Selfie at the event or obtain an item to prove attendance
2. Turn in a written reaction statement to the instructors
Your Instructors will provide you with a list of eligible events.
80% of
Attendance
Points
70% of
Assignment
Points
70% of Co-
Curricular
Points
Pass UVC
1010!

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Course Schedule
1st Class: September 2nd
Welcome and Introduction to Course
Student and Instructor Expectations- Class Contract;
Distribute & Overview UVC1010 Syllabus;
Notecard IceBreaker
First Weekend College Safety
Introduce Co-Curriculars
Picture Scavenger Hunt Presented (Posted to Instagram Page)
2nd Class:September 9th
Beginning College, Note-taking, & Time Management
Icebreaker
Effective Note-Taking Strategies Handout
Professional Communication (Email Examples & Videos)
Managing your time Activity
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: Cornell Note-Taking System, Managing Your Time &
Understanding How You Learn
 Co-Curricular 1 Due
Picture Scavenger Hunt Due
3rd Class:September 16th
Campus Involvement Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers/ Panel: Student Government, Resident Assistants, Residential Community
Association, University Activities Board (UAB), Rainbow Alliance, Black Student Union
(BSU), Fraternity and Sorority Governing Council (FSGC)
Intramurals & Our Class Intramural Team
How Do I Get Involved?
Tunnel of Oppression pre-test
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: WSU Technology; DARS; Common Text
 Co-Curricular 2 Due
Contact the College of Liberal Arts Advising Office in 120 Millett Hall (call (937) 775-2601) to make an
advising appointment with your advisor to discuss fall issues and how to get approval for spring
semester registration!
September 18, 2015 is the last day for students to drop any class and receive 100% refund of tuition.
4th Class: September 23rd

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Learning How to Research and Taking Tests & Exams:
Student Success Center & Its Resources (Tour)
Reflection of Student Success Center Resources Assignment Introduced
Introduce Mandatory Academic Integrity Orientation Quiz on Pilot.
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: Taking Tests & Exams and Understanding Information
Literacy
 Co-Curricular 3 Due
The Last day to drop a course without a grade is September 27, 2015.
5th Class: September 30th
Tunnel of Oppression
***MEET IN FRONT OF THE APOLLO ROOM IN FRONT OF THE STUDENT UNION***
Experience the “Tunnel of Oppression” as a class
Tunnel of Oppression Reflection Presented
Quiz 1: Online Academic Integrity Orientation Quiz Due
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: The Tunnel of Oppression
 Co-Curricular 4 Due
 Student Success Center Resources Reflection Due
6th Class:October 7th
Diversity Awareness
Privilege Walk (Guest Speaker from Multicultural Center) / Archie Bunker
35 Dumb Things Activity
“What Kind of Asian Are You?” YouTube Clip
Introduce Cellist of Sarajevo Project
Schedule One on Ones
Quiz 2: Over Step by Step with Connections readings due.
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: Connecting with Others in a Diverse World
 Co-Curricular 5 Due
 Tunnel of Oppression Reflection Due
7th Class: October 14th
One-On-One Sessions
Group Session 1 Email Due
35 Dumb Things Assignment Due
Contact the College of Liberal Arts Advising Office in 120 Millett Hall (call (937) 775-2601) to make an
advising appointment with your advisor to discuss fall issues and how to get approval for spring
semester registration!

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8th Class:October 21st
Coping with Stress & Being Safe on Campus
(Dress Comfy) (Yoga mats & towels are welcome)
Yoga
Healthy Sexual Relationships Handouts
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: Communicating Clearly and Easy Relaxation Techniques
9th Class: October 28th
Academic Success:
Guest Speaker – Liberal Arts Advising Office
How to Calculate your GPA
DARS
Scholastic Policies
CoLA Assignment Presented
 Co-Curricular 6 Due
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: Staying Healthy
Group Session 2 Email Due
 Last Day to drop a class in person: Friday, Oct. 30th
10th Class: November 4th (CAMPUS POLICE??????????)
Healthy Living & Positive Psychology
Drug & Alcohol Safety (Uber)
Healthy Eating & Healthy Lifestyles
The Happy Secret to Better Work Ted Talk by Shawn Achor (Clips)
Quiz 3 Over Step by Step with Connections readings
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: Scholastic Policies
 Read: Finish the Cellist of Sarajevo
Group Session 3 Email Due
No Class November,11th - Veteran’s Day
11th Class: November 18th
Cellist of Sarajevo
Class Presentations
Group Session 4 Email Due
Cellist of Sarajevo Project Due
 Co-Curricular 7 Due
No Class:November 25th (WSU closedWed. Nov.25- Fri. Nov. 27th in
Observance of Thanksgiving)

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12th Class: December 2nd
Future Career/ Managing Money
Panel of Recent College of Liberal Arts Graduates
CoLA Careers Activity
Director of Workforce Development Guest Speaker
Budgeting Activity
Self-Reflection Presented
Quiz 4: Over Step by Step with Connections readings
 Read: Step by Step with Connections: Managing Money & Majors and Career Choices
13th Class:December 9th
Bringing it all Together
Meet & Greet with Dean Sobolik
Stress Balls
Give First Year Seminar Evaluation and WSU Student Evaluation of Instruction
 Self-reflection Due
 CoLA Assignment Due
FINALS WEEK –No Class,GoodLuck on Exams!
 Labor Day Observed, University Closed: Mon, September 7, 2015
 Veteran’s Day Observed, University Closed: Wed, November 11, 2015
 Thanksgiving Observed, University Closed: Wed, November 25th, 2015 thru
Friday, November 27th, 2015
Reminders:
 Last Day to turn in late UVC work for credit: (Wed. Dec. 9th).
 Last Day of fall classes: Saturday Dec. 12th
 Finals Week: Dec. 14-19, 2015

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Class Topic Reading Due Assignments Due
1 Introduction: Syllabus
2 Beginning College, Note
Taking, & Time
Management
Step by Step: Student Handbook;
Cornell Note-Taking System;
Managing Your Time;
Understanding How You Learn
Co-Curricular 1
Picture Scavenger Hunt
Activity
3 Campus Involvement
Guest Speakers
Step by Step: WSU Technology;
DARS; Common Text
Co-Curricular 2
4 Learning How to
Research & Taking Tests
and Exams
Step by Step: Taking Tests &
Exams and Understanding
Information Literacy
Co-Curricular 3
5 Tunnel of Oppression The Tunnel of Oppression;
Umbrella Model of Oppression
QUIZ 1 (AIO Quiz)
Co-Curricular 4
Student Success Center
Resources Reflection
6 Diversity Awareness Step by Step: Connecting with
Others in a Diverse World
QUIZ 2 (Connections)
Co-Curricular 5
Tunnel of Oppression
Reflection
7 One-On-Ones Group Session Email 1
35 Dumb Things
Assignment
8 Coping with Stress &
Being Safe on Campus
Step by Step: Communicating
Clearly, Easy Relaxation
Techniques
9 Academic Success
NOTE: Oct 30th Last Day
to Drop
Step by Step: Staying Healthy Group Session Email 2
Co-Curricular 6
10 Healthy Living & Positive
Psychology
Step by Step: Scholastic Policies
Finish the Cellist of Sarajevo
QUIZ 3 (Connections)
Group Session Email 3
X NO CLASS
Veterans Day
11 Cellist of Sarajevo “Scholastic Policies” in
Connections
Co-Curricular 7
Group Session Email 4
X NO CLASS
Thanksgiving Break
12 Future Career &
Managing Money
Step by Step: Managing Money;
Majors and Career Choices;
QUIZ 4 (Connections)
13 Bringing it Together
Pizza Party!
Self Reflection &
CoLA Assignment
X NO CLASS
FINALS WEEK

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Midterm Checkpoint Assignment
This documents should be completed as you receive graded assignments and attend class. A one-
on-one conference time will be set up with you and your instructor where you will review your
progress thus far over the semester. Please come prepared with your total and the answers to the
reflective questions found on the bottom of page on a separate sheet.
Date Attendance Assignment Total Pts/Possible Pts Co-Curricular
Totals
1. What are your strengths so far in UVC 1010?
2. What is something you will improve on to better your progress in UVC1010?
3. What is a goal you will set for yourself in finishing UVC 1010?
4. What is something you have learned so far in UVC 1010?