FALL

2023
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Welcome to UNIV 101!

This course is about YOU and KU—helping you learn to navigate the university. KU is a big place with a
wealth of opportunities, and this class will help you find your place within it all. You will use your skills and
experiences to craft a KU story that serves the person you are and the person you want to become—both
here at KU and in your future career. You will build an individualized academic plan to put you on the
path to earning the degree and education you want. You will learn about university resources to help you
succeed and opportunities to get involved and customize your KU experience.

This semester, we will:

 Navigate KU:
o Articulate academic, personal, and wellness goals.
o Identify available academic, student services, and wellbeing resources available that will
ease your transition and help you reach your goals.
o Investigate and develop your skills in information literacy, time management, and study
skills.

 Find Your People:

o Interact and develop connections with peers, faculty, and staff with common interests and
goals to support and encourage you and connect you to the KU experiences.
o Develop your knowledge and skills to equitably engage and include people from different
local and global cultures, in keeping with the Jayhawk Values. This work includes learning
to actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism and inequities.

 Leverage Your Time at KU:

o Investigate experiential learning and co-curricular activities
o Discuss the skills you will gain during your KU experience and how experiential learning
contributes to skill development.

About Your Instructor:

<insert a brief story about yourself, ideally touching on something related to course topic, here>

Required Text:
You do not need to purchase any books for our course. Readings and supplements will be posted to our
Canvas site. However, you do need to pick-up your free copy of the KU Common Book, The Parable of the
Sower by Octavia Butler at the Watkins Library Circulation Desk (to the left of the main entrance).

Classroom Agreements:
Contacting me by email:
At some points in the semester, my inbox can get full, but I do want to hear from you. If you email me and
don’t hear back within 2 business days, please send a follow-up email. I will appreciate the gentle reminder.

Student Drop-In Hours:

I am here to support your success in this course and throughout your undergraduate career. I’m happy to
answer questions about course material or about KU more broadly. When you have questions about course
content, would like feedback or a second pair of eyes to review a draft, or you have concerns or thoughts to
share, I’m available for drop-in hours on Mondays from 2:00 – 3:30pm and Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30pm.
That said, when I’m not teaching or in meetings, I’m usually in my office. If you cannot make it to my
scheduled office hours, let me know and we’ll find an alternative time that works for you.

Questions for me:

For questions about the course, you can email me, talk to me during drop-in hours, or utilize the class
question board in Canvas. I will check the class question board in Canvas frequently and respond as soon as
I can. Be mindful that the messages on the class question board are not private, and will be viewable by
everyone in the course. If you need to discuss something with me one-on-one, please reach out to me
directly.

I care about the success of each of you, so please do not hesitate to reach out.

Attendance:
This class is based on learning through experience, and the best way to do participate in the experiences we
have planned this semester is to attend class. Because of that, attendance is required. The following policy
has been approved for students who have unexcused absences (excused absences include illness or
emergency, university sanctioned events, and other extenuating circumstances). As with late work, I
request that you contact me via email as soon as possible if you are not able to attend class.

Every unexcused absence after the 3rd unexcused absence (3 absences equals 10% of course meetings)
results in a percentage deduction to your final grade:
 4 absences: 5% deduction to final grade (e.g., a 93% becomes an 88%)
 5 absences: 10% deduction to final grade (e.g., a 93% becomes an 83%)
 6 absences: 15% deduction to final grade (e.g., a 93% becomes a 78%)
 7+ absences: A student cannot pass the course with 7 or more unexcused absences.

As your instructor, I will trust your word when you say you are ill, and in turn, I expect that you will report
the reason for your absences truthfully.

Participation:
In this class, I acknowledge that different personality types may feel comfortable participating in different
ways (i.e., talking is not the only acceptable form of participation). However, I expect students to come to
class prepared, be present (both physically and mentally) for activities, take part in group discussions, ask
questions as appropriate and necessary, and refrain from using cell phones and electronics per the class
policy.

Inclusion Statement:
KU recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world
around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders, gender identities and
gender expression, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions,
and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. If you
feel your differences may in some way isolate you or if you have a need of any specific accommodations,
please speak with me early in the semester about your concerns and what we can do together to help you
become an active and engaged member of our class and community.
Classroom Respect:
Your success at KU and beyond is enhanced by the innovation and creativity of thought that inclusive
classrooms facilitate. The success of an inclusive classroom relies on the participation, support, and
understanding of you and your peers. We encourage you to speak up and share your views, but also
understand that you are doing so in a learning environment in which we all are expected to engage
respectfully and with regard to the dignity of all others. If you have any questions or concerns, do not
hesitate to raise them in class or with me directly.

Academic Honesty:
Stealing and passing off as your own someone else’s ideas or words, or using information from another’s
work without crediting the source, is called “plagiarism.” Some specific examples of actions that constitute
plagiarism include pasting together uncredited information or ideas from the Internet or published
sources, submitting an entire paper written by someone else, submitting a paper written for another class
(and thus not original work), and copying another student’s work (even with the student’s permission). In
order to avoid unintentional plagiarism and to represent your work honestly, you will need to give credit to
any and all sources, whether directly quoted (even a few words) or paraphrased. Please see us if you have
any questions about documenting sources. For details concerning KU’s policies on academic misconduct
please see the academic misconduct policy linked in Canvas.

Concealed Carry Statement:

Individuals who choose to carry concealed handguns are solely responsible to do so in a safe and secure
manner in strict conformity with state and federal laws and KU weapons policy. Safety measures outlined
in the KU weapons policy specify that a concealed handgun:
 Must be under the constant control of the carrier.
 Must be out of view, concealed either on the body of the carrier, or backpack, purse, or bag that
remains under the carrier’s custody and control.
 Must be in a holster that covers the trigger area and secures any external hammer in an un-cocked
position
 Must have the safety on, and have no round in the chamber.

Cell Phone/Electronics Policy:

This class recognizes many modes of writing, many of which include your phones and laptops. From time to
time, I will ask you to bring these devices and we will make use of them together. However, frequent use of
these devices not connected to classwork can distract others. Please be respectful of others’ learning needs,
as well as your own. Undue use of these devices will negatively influence your grade and may be
considered academic misconduct.

Assignment Overview:
Our semester will be divided into 2 parts: Navigating KU and Leveraging Your Time. Each class will include
a mix of hands-on activities, lectures, readings, and out-of-class work.

Part 1: Navigating KU
 Instructor email 25 points
 Hopes & Dreams survey completion 15 points
 AlcoholEdu completion 15 points
 Goal setting 175 points
o Values assessment (25 points)
o Goal plan (50 points)
o Vision board (50 points)
 o Mid-semester check-in (25 points)
o End-of-semester check-in (25 points)
Part 2: Leveraging Your Time
 KU Common Book assignment 50 points
 KU Libraries Resource Module 30 points
 Make Your Mark 250 points
o Task Analysis (25 points)
o Team Peer Review (25 points)
o Final project (200 points)
 Finals Planning Worksheet 30 points
Engagement 160 points
 Instructor meeting (60 points)
 Active participation and additional prep work as assigned (100 points)
TOTAL 750 points

Late work:
Assignments should be submitted in Canvas on the indicated due date. I acknowledge that life happens, and
sometimes a deadline cannot be met because of illness, caregiving responsibilities, work demands, mental
health struggles, and emergencies.

In these cases, I request that you contact me via email as soon as possible to arrange an alternative due
date. I believe the material in this course is valuable, and I want to work with you so you can successfully
complete the assignments. If I do not receive any communication from you within 1 week of the assignment
due date, I will enter a “0” grade into Canvas.

School-Life conflict:
When the semester begins, we have no way of knowing what obstacles may arise due to work, family, or
personal difficulties. If life throws you a curve ball that begins to affect your ability to succeed
academically, please communicate with me as soon as possible so we can work together to craft a plan to
support your success.

Assignment format:
Please submit all assignments as a Word .doc or PDF. Assignments should be double-spaced and in Times
New Roman font, with 1-inch margins on all sides.

Extra credit:
Over the course of the semester, you will have the opportunity to earn extra credit by participating in more
out-of-the-classroom experiences. I may add more to this list as the semester goes on, but some
opportunities include:
 Career Events
 https://arcd.ku.edu/hallmark
 https://www.spencerart.ku.edu/calendar
 https://biodiversity.ku.edu/calendar/event-list
 https://doleinstitute.org/events/month/
 Make an individual appointment with the University Career Center, Study Abroad and Global
Engagement, Center for Undergraduate Research, or the Center for Service Learning to find out
more about a specific opportunity
 Attend supplemental instruction for one of your courses.
 Schedule a consultation with the Writing Center.
  Visit one of your instructors during their office hours (excluding your UNIV 101 instructor).
 Volunteer with the Center for Community Outreach.

Grading:
Classes at the University of Kansas that offer multiple sections have course grading policies that establish
consistency across all sections. This is done to benefit students and instructors by establishing clear,
shared requirements and expectations
 All UNIV 101 courses will grade +/- on the following scale:
o Grading scale (based on %):

 100-93 = A  82-80 = B-  69-67 = D+

 92-90 = A-  79-77 = C+  66-63 = D
 89-87 = B+  76-73 = C  62-60 = D-
 86-83 = B  72-70 = C-  59-0 = F

NACE Career Readiness Competencies:

The assignments in this course are designed to support your mastery of the KU Core, which emphasizes the
development of transferrable skills that will provide a foundation for success in any career path you
choose. The KU Core was inspired in part by the Career Readiness Competencies identified by the National
Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). As such, your work in UNIV 101 will help you develop your
skills several of the Career Readiness Competencies. To learn more, visit the NACE website.

 Career & Self-Development  Leadership

 Communication  Professionalism
 Critical Thinking  Teamwork
 Equity & Inclusion  Technology

Jayhawk GPS:
This course utilizes Jayhawk GPS, a student success technology that is designed to inform your academic
success at the University of Kansas. As your instructor, I may communicate your course performance to
you and your assigned academic advisor through Jayhawk GPS if I believe you might benefit from
additional resources or support at KU. This notification will prompt an email to your student account and a
Student Navigator, your advisor or another member of your Student Success Team may reach out to you
through email, phone or text as well. Please be sure your contact information is accurate in Enroll & Pay so
that they may reach you. Texting has an opt out option by replying "STOP" to any incoming messages. You
can access your Jayhawk GPS / Navigate login using this link - https://jayhawkgps.ku.edu/navigate-
student-app to schedule appointments online with your assigned academic advisor and other resource staff
across the KU campus. We encourage you to download the companion app to this technology, Navigate
Student, to your mobile device for additional push notification features.

Resources:
KU has several resources that I have highlighted in greater detail on our Canvas page. Here, I will highlight
a few offices that may be of particular interest:
 KU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – CAPS can help students with issues related
to adjusting to college and other psychological, interpersonal, and family problems. Individual and
group sessions are available. You can find more information at https://caps.ku.edu/ Phone is 785-
864-2277 and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. CAPS is located in Watkins
Memorial Health Center.
 Student Support Program – KU students have access to a free and confidential mental health
counseling and well-being resources, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Students can connect with mental health professionals over the phone or via the chat function on
the app. Learn more here: https://caps.ku.edu/247-support or call 1-866-408-2828
 KU Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) – OMA provides direction and services for current and
prospective students from underrepresented populations. In addition, through collaborative
partnerships it offers diversity education programs that foster inclusive learning environments for
all students. OMA’s programs and services enhance the retention of successful matriculation of
students, while supporting their academic and personal development. You can find more
information at: https://oma.ku.edu/ Phone is 785-864-4350. OMA is located in the Sabatini
Multicultural Resource Center next to the Union.
 University Academic Support Centers (UASC) – UASC offers many services and programs to
assist students in their academic success and to enhance their collegiate experience at KU. Choose
from learning strategy consultations, group workshops or general or course-specific academic
assistance, by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Feel free to talk with UASC and ask for
information or direction about academic and personal issues. You can find more information at:
https://uasc.ku.edu/ Phone: 785-864-4064; Office: Rm 22 Strong Hall.
 Tutoring Services– The Academic Learning Center offers free tutoring services for KU students.
You may request a tutor in disciplines including math, chemistry, biology, physics, and languages,
either individually or in small groups. [email protected] https://learning.ku.edu/tutoring
 KU Writing Center - The Writing Center offers a variety of ways for students and members of the
community to get feedback on their writing. It offers face-to-face consultations, online
appointments, and an eTutoring appointments. Information regarding each type of appointment
and a tool for scheduling can be found at http://writing.ku.edu The Writing Center has multiple
locations on campus.
 Title IX and Sexual Assault Services for Survivors on campus and in Lawrence – Title IX makes
it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender are Civil Rights offenses subject to
the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other
protected categories such as race, national origin, etc. If you or someone you know has been
assaulted or harassed, and you wish to speak in confidence to a trained counselor, contact KU's
Care Coordinator at [email protected] or the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center, at 785-843-8985
or http://stacarecenter.org/. You may also wish to contact Lawrence Memorial Hospital Emergency
Room (785-505-6162). If you want to pursue disciplinary action or criminal charges against the
perpetrator, you may contact The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX 785/864-6414 (instructions on
how to file a complaint can be found here: https://civilrights.ku.edu/reporting-incident) and the
KU Police (785-864-5900) or the Lawrence Police Dept. (785-830-7400). The Office of Civil Rights
& Title IX is the KU office responsible for investigating complaints of sexual harassment.
 Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center (SAPEC) - SAPEC promotes social change and
the elimination of sexual violence through prevention education, inclusive programming, and
campus-wide collaboration. SAPEC is located at Burge Union, Suite 1030; Phone 785-864-5879;
email: [email protected] http://sapec.ku.edu/
 The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX - The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX is responsible for
administering the University of Kansas equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies and
procedures, as well as, encouraging a campus climate of respect and understanding of all aspects of
the human experience. To accomplish these duties, the Office offers assistance and protective
measures to students, faculty, and staff who report acts of harassment, discrimination, sexual
misconduct, sexual violence, and retaliation; provides information about health, safety, advocacy,
and support resources for members of the Lawrence and Edwards campuses; performs formal
investigations to detect, discontinue, and prevent violations of the Non-Discrimination Policy and
Sexual Harassment Policy; and ensures University compliance with state and federal civil rights
laws. [email protected] https://civilrights.ku.edu/
  Formal KU Policies - Students should be aware of KU’s academic policies, available at the KU
policy library: academic. While the policies are numerous, key policies to be aware of include:
o Academic Misconduct (http://policy.ku.edu/governance/USRR#art2sect6),
o Final Examination Schedules (http://policy.ku.edu/governance/USRR#art1sect3),
o The Grading System (http://policy.ku.edu/governance/USRR#art2sect2para3

Course Schedule:
This schedule is subject to change. All assignments are due by the start of class on the date indicated.
Additional information on assignments will be posted in the class Canvas site. Questions? Please ask!

FALL Monday/Tuesday Wednesday/Thursday Assignments

2023
Week 1: Syllabus and Welcome Exploring Campus
Aug 21
Week 2: Connecting with Faculty Finding Your “Why” Instructor Email
Aug 28
Week 3: Labor Day/Explore Day Setting Goals that Work Hopes & Dreams
Sept 4 Survey
Week 4: Taking Action on your Goals Juggling Priorities, Pt. 1 Goal Plan
Sept 11
Week 5: Hack your Study Routine, Pt. 1 Juggling Priorities, Pt. 2 Goal Vision Board
Sept 18
Week 6: Hack Your Study Routine, Pt. 2 Planning for Spring Semester AlcoholEdu modules
Sept 25 completion
Week 7: Sneak Peek: Career Planning and Explore Day
Oct 2 Experiential Learning

Week 8: Taking Care: Wellness Day Who Has a Voice?: Equity & Instructor Check-In;
Oct 9 Inclusion Goal Check-In
Week 9: Fall Break – No Class Information Has Value, Pt. 1
Oct 16
Week 10: KU Common Book Make Your Mark: Choose Your Common Book
Oct 23 Focus Assignment
Week 11: Make Your Mark: Teams Make Your Mark: Storytellers
Oct 30
Week 12: Make Your Mark: Research Make Your Mark: Resource Library Resources
Nov 6 Gathering Module
Week 13: Spencer Museum of Art visit Information Has Value, Pt. 2; Team Check-ins
Nov 13 Make Your Mark: Team Check-ins
Week 14: Explore Day Thanksgiving Holiday – No Class
Nov 20
Week 15: Make Your Mark Peer Review and Preparing for Finals; MYM Task Drafts
Nov 27 Team Check-Ins Make Your Mark Peer Review and and Peer Review;
Team Check-Ins Finals Planner
Week 16: Goal Progress Celebration Make Your Mark Gallery – Burge Goal Progress Check-
Dec 4 Union In; Make Your Mark
Projects
Week 17: Finals (No Class) Finals (No Class)
Dec 11