Dates

Topic

Guests / Special Notes

Assignments/Readings/ Due Dates

Week 1

Thursday, 3 September 2009

Introduction to the Course
Syllabus Review
Academic Policies

For Thursday, 10 September:
Complete:
“First Feature” Entrance Form
Turn in:
Completed “First Feature” Entrance Form

Week 2

Thursday, 10 September 2009

Healthy Body

Guest
Susan Pulido,
Student Health Services

For Thursday, 17 September:

Do and turn in:
Case Study Assignment

On Thursday, 17 September, meet at O’Leary Library, room 222, at the usual class time.

Week 3

Thursday, 17 September 2009

Goal Setting & Time Management

Guest
Kristen Rhyner, Centers for Learning
Meet in O’Leary 222

For Thursday, 24 September:

Read: 
The Last Lecture (Pausch):  pp. 3-10
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 1: 
What makes you unique?  What do you, alone, truly have to offer?  What makes you special?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 1
Bring to class:  Student Handbook 2009-2010

Week 4

Thursday, 24 September 2009

Learning Styles

For Thursday, 1 October:
Read: 
The Last Lecture (Pausch):  pp. 31-34; pp. 51-54
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 2:  
What childhood dreams have you achieved?  What are your dreams now?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 2

Week 5

Thursday, 1 October 2009

Conflict Management

Guest:
Marshall Greenleaf

For Thursday, 8 October:
Read: 
The Last Lecture (Pausch):  pp. 35-39; pp. 43-46
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 3: 
Who has inspired and/or mentored you? What impact has this person had on your life?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 3

Week 6

Thursday, 8 October 2009

Diversity

For Thursday, 15 October:

Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):

Information about your UML Advisor:  his or her name, e-mail address, phone number, department name,  & office location

Names of other faculty members in your advisor’s department

The date of your next meeting with your advisor

4)   A description of what you think your advisor can do for you

Week 7

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Envisioning

For Thursday, 22 October:

Read: 
The Last Lecture (Pausch):  pp. 69-72; pp. 80-84; pp 94-96; & pp. 97-102
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 4: 
What adventures have you had?  What lessons have you learned from these adventures?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 4

Week 8

Thursday, 22 October 2009

MIDTERM

Collaboration and Teamwork

For Thursday, 29 October:

Read: 
The Last Lecture (Pausch):  pp. 117-120; pp. 121-125; & pp. 126-128
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 5: 
How have you enabled the dreams of others?  How have you reached beyond yourself to others?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 5
On Thursday, 29 October, meet in O’Leary Library, room 200b, computer lab, at the usual class time.

Week 9

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Career Planning

Guests
Career Services
Meet in Computer Lab, O’Leary 200b

For Thursday, 5 November:
Write and Turn in:
1)   Letter(s) to deployed troops
2)   A reflective response paper regarding an issue, idea, and/or discovery in your discipline
3)   Assignment from Career Services

Week 10

Thursday, 5 November 2009

Community Service/ Service Learning

For Thursday, 12 November:

Read: 
The Last Lecture (Pausch): p. 145; pp. 148-149; pp. 150-151; pp. 151-153; pp.161-163; pp. 191-198; & pp. 204-206
Write in “Last Lecture” journal – 6: 
What advice would you give?  What questions do you still have?  What legacy are you leaving?
Turn in (via e-mail and in hard copy):
“Last Lecture” journal – 6

Week 11

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Finances and Money Management

For Thursday, 19 November:

Record:
Your personal finance choices for the week (all of your spending and income)
Develop:
A personal budget, listing monthly income & expenses

Week 12

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Holiday Issues

Guest
Rhoda Trietsch
(and other members of Counseling Center staff)

For Thursday, 3 December:
Prepare:
“Last Lecture” class presentation
Turn in by November 28, 2009 (via e-mail):
Completed notes for your presentation

Week 13

Thursday, 26 November 2009

Thanksgiving – No Class

Week 14

Thursday, 3 December 2009

Class Presentations

For Thursday, 10 December:
Complete:
“First Feature” Exit Form
Turn in:
Completed “First Feature” Exit Form

Week 15

Thursday, 10 December 2009

Class Presentations & Wrap-up

Week 16

16 Dec – 22 Dec 2009 Exams

NO FINAL SCHEDULED
for First-Year Experience Seminar