Research Guides: Core Curriculum 2014: Component Area Option -- Skills for Success (Freshman Seminar)

Applies to Every Proposal

Include the first two documents with every core course proposal. See the overall Core Curriculum 2014 at UHD page for general information.

Appendix 1 - Certification and Staffing Worksheet
UCC Form for New Core Course Proposals
Timeline for the Development and Implementation of the Revised Core

Working Group Minutes

Minutes - 2-23-12
Minutes - 3-21-12
Minutes - 5-23-12
Minutes - 6-13-12
Minutes - 9-6-12

Handouts from Dr. McKay's Workshop

Loyola First Year Seminars List

Dr. Melanie McKay of Loyola University of New Orleans presented a workshop at UHD on October 18 about Loyola's First-Year Experience program.

Active Learning Exercises
Argument Essay Checklist
Argument Essay Instructions
Critical Thinking Exercises
Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes
First Year Seminar Course Criteria
First Year Seminar Evaluation Report Summer 2011
First Year Student Self Report Comparison Data
High School vs College Experience handout
Spring 2012 Student Survey Analysis
Structuring a First Year Seminar Syllabus
Student Seminar Comments

Additional Helpful Links

Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI)

For 5 years beginning in Fall 2013, the LASSI pre- and post-surveys will be administered to all incoming UHD freshmen. Freshman seminar instructors may access this information about their students to assist them in teaching the course.

LASSI User Manual