“College Experience 101,” First Year Course Proposal - University of ...

CLASS STRUCTURE OPTIONS:
There are many options available on class structure. Below are options
that other campuses have utilized and can be discussed further.
Placement Options:
Option I: Random placement
Option II: Selected placement (for example, according to major, etc).
Option III: Random placement with possible cohort related major, admission
status, first generation, non-traditional, etc.
Extremely Important
• Required of all new freshmen
• 1 or 2 credits
• Common or prescribed curriculum, with flexibility for customization
• Can be major specific (or department specific)
• Transfer student optional
• Specific criteria needed for instructors teaching the class
• 20 students per section max.
Other options available for consideration:
• Peer Leaders in class
o Ambassadors, SOS leaders, or hand selected students
• Cohort with learning community for undeclared students
• Cohort with Living and Learning Community
• Honors section
• Mandatory attendance system
• Mandatory meeting with advisors
• Journal entries
• Common reading/reflection papers (college writing level)
Possible Class Topics: (each class needs to be structured with common
requirements so each student has a similar experience.)
• Responsible computer use in a classroom.
• Academic integrity
• What are the dimensions of a University of Minnesota Education?
• What is the mission and the unique dimension of the Crookston campus?
• An academic analysis of addictions; alcohol, sex, gambling, eating, dieting
(Jim Rothensberger material)
• Wellness in American society and applications for a college student
• Tips on effective reading and vocabulary building
• Tips on effective listening
• The obligations of a student in a college setting
• Embracing diversity in a global society
• So what do you want to be? Finding your passion. Interest inventory.
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