Introduction to Higher Education (OR 100, Section 27)

Fall 2021

 

Instructor: Dr. Errthum

Office: Gildemeister 205

E-mail: eerrthum [at] winona [dot] edu

Homepage : http://course1.winona.edu/eerrthum

Class Day: Tuesday

Class Time: 1:00pm – 1:50pm

Class Location: Gildemeister 224

 

Course Objectives

 

 

Course Expectations

 

Attendance

Attendance is required. An absence is defined as being more than 5 minutes late. If you’re here, make sure you sign the attendance sheet that gets passed around.

 

If you are absent from 4 or more classes, you will receive a “No Credit” grade. I do not distinguish between excused and un-excused absences.

 

If you are absent from 2 or 3 classes, you might be in jeopardy of receiving a “No Credit” grade; see Grading section below.

Modality

(i) This course is designed to be an in-person course. For as long as the University allows in-person classes, there is no guarantee that required materials/content/assessments will be available to those who do not attend class in person. (ii) Proper masking is required at all times by all persons until the University Guidelines change. However, I am not able to forcefully enforce this policy on your fellow classmates. Flagrant unmasking will result in being reported to the Dean after class. (iii) If you are unable to regularly attend class in person, I strongly recommend that you either find a synonymous/transferable online course or contact Access Services (access@winona.edu) to apply for special consideration.

Come to Class Prepared

Come to class ready to participate, e.g., have your assignments/activities completed and with you, have access to the text, etc. You should also bring your laptop to class.

Assignments

Assignments, when appropriate, should be turned in before class on D2L. Late or missing assignments might cause you to be in jeopardy of receiving a “No Credit” grade; see Grading section below.

Class Participation

You are expected to be engaged in class, e.g., contributing to the discussion, asking questions, keeping your eyes open and focused on the speaker. Failure to do so might cause you to be in jeopardy of receiving a “No Credit” grade; see Grading section below. 


 

Technology

A part of being engaged is not being distracted. Only use your laptops/cell phones when it is appropriate and, when doing so, stay focused on the task at hand. If you have a personal issue and need to be connected to someone outside of the room during class, please let me know ASAP.

Behavior

You should behave in this class as you would in front of your parents and/or your boss. You are allowed to disagree with others and others are allowed to disagree with you. However, at all times you should strive for civility and respect.

 

Grading 

 

Minor Assignments

Minor assignments, when appropriate, should be completed and turned in on D2L before the next class period. Late or missing assignments might cause you to be in jeopardy of receiving a “No Credit” grade. Minor Assignments include:

·         “Sleep” article reaction

·         Discovery Post

·         Chap 1 (Goals) Exercises

·         Mission Statement

·         A week of finance tracking

·         Chap 4 (Health) Exercises

·         Career Skills List

·         Major Fair Summary

·         Gen-Ed Survey

·         Chap 5 (Civility) Exercises

·         End of Semester Surveys

Major Assignments

There are 6 major assignments in this course. These assignments are more involved than the minor assignments and will take more effort to complete. Due dates are given on D2L. The Major Assignments are:

·         Introduction Video (and 4 comments)

·         Campus Organization Summary

·         Housing Budget Worksheet

·         One-Week Wellness Log and Debriefing Q’s

·         Wishful Resume

·         Multicultural Self Slideshow

College Success Videos

There are College Success Videos and accompanying 4-point quizzes posted in D2L. You are required to have completed 15 of the 33 video quizzes (60 points total) by the end of the semester.

 

Grades will be issued on a PASS/NO CREDIT basis. To receive a “Pass”, Students must:

·         Complete the 1-on-1 meeting with the OR100 instructor

·         Complete at least 15 of the College Success Videos and accompanying quizzes

·         Satisfy at least 8 of the following.

       Have no absences

       Have 1 or less warnings about low class participation and/or distraction

       Have 1 or less late/missing minor assignments

       Complete the Introduction Video and the 4 comments on others’ about what you have in common.

       Complete the Campus Organization Summary

       Complete the Housing Budgeting Worksheet

       Complete the One-Week Wellness Log and Debriefing Q’s

       Complete a Wishful Resume

       Complete the Multicultural Self Slideshow

       Complete at least 28 of the College Success Videos and accompanying quizzes (112 points total)

 

Failure to complete and/or satisfy these requirements will result in a “No Credit” grade. 


 

Schedule

 

Week

Due that day

Theme / Class

Assigned that day

Week 1 (Aug 24)

 

Introductions

·         “Sleep” article response

·         Intro Video & Comments

Week 2 (Aug 31)

·         “Sleep” article response

 

Exploration

·         Campus Organization Summary

·         Chap 1 (Goals) & Exercises

Week 3 (Sep 7)

·         Chap 1 (Goals) & Exercises

·         Intro Video (Sep 6) & Comments (Sep 10)

Goals & Whys

·         Mission Statement

·         Track expenses

Week 4 (Sep 14)

·         Mission Statement

·         Track Expenses

Finances

·         Housing Budget Worksheet

·         Chap 4 (Health) & Exercises

Week 5 (Sep 21)

·         Chap 4 (Health) & Exercises

·         Campus Organization Summary

Health

·         Wellness Log & Q’s

·         List of career skills

Week 6 (Sep 28)

·         List of career skills

Career Skills Presentation

·         Wishful Resume

Week 7 (Oct 5)

·         Housing Budget Worksheet

Go to Major/Career Fair
(No OR100 class)

·         Major/Career Fair Summary

·         Make appointment for 1-on-1

Week 8 (Oct 12)

·         Make appointment for 1-on-1

·         College Success Videos (recommended due date)

1-on-1 Meetings
(No OR100 class)

·          

Week 9 (Oct 19)

·         Major/Career Fair Summary

·         Wellness Log & Q’s

Registering & DARS

·         Make appointment with advisor

·         Gen-Ed Survey

Week 10 (Oct 26)

·         Gen-Ed Survey

Peer Advising

·         Gen-Ed Survey Results

·         Chap 5(Civility) & Exercises

Week 11 (Nov 2)

·         Chap 5(Civility) & Exercises

Resolutions & Decisions

 

Week 12 (Nov 9)

·         Wishful Resume

Multicultural Self

·         Multicultural Self Slideshow

·         TBA

Week 13 (Nov 16)

·         TBA

Future of Learning

·         TBA

Week 14 (Nov 23)

 

Gratitude
(Optional OR100 Class)

 

Week 15 (Nov 30)

·         Multicultural Self Slideshow

Celebration

·         Semester Surveys

 


 

Academic Integrity Policy

 

Academic Integrity at Winona State University is based on honesty. The University requires that work produced by students represents their personal efforts and requires that they properly acknowledge the intellectual contributions of others.

WSU students are required to adhere to the University's standards of academic integrity. Following are examples of behaviors considered unacceptable and viewed as violations of the academic integrity policy:

 

 

Anyone violating the Academic Integrity Policy will receive an F in the course and/or be expelled from the University.  For a complete description, please refer to the University’s Academic Integrity Policy: http://www.winona.edu/sld/academicintegrity.asp

 

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence 

 

WSU 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 and gender identities, 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 from WSU’s community or if you have a need of any specific accommodations, please speak with the instructor 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. 

 

* The instructor reserves the right to modify this course without prior notice

 

The Standard Disclaimer applies.  © Eric Errthum, August 2021, all rights reserved.