Class Assignment Schedule
Please Note: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to
the class by the instructor may be necessary.
Assignment: Chapter 1 – The Wheel of Life: Life Skills for College [Complete Exercises 1]
Assignment: Chapter 2 – Finding and Using One’s Existing Motivation
Assignment: Chapter 3 – Problem-Solving/Decision-Making Skills
Assignment: Chapter 4 – Building a Repertoire of Good Habits
[Complete Exercise 1]
[Complete Exercises 1 - 4]
[Complete Exercise 1]
Assignment: Chapter 5 – Learning: Its Connection to Memory and Memorization [Complete Exercises 1 & 2]
Assignment: Chapter 6 – Learning Style: One’s Distinctive Manner of Learning
[Complete Exercises [2 -4]
Assignment: Chapter 7 – Winning Test-Performance: Fine-Tuning Your test-Taking Skills [Complete
Exercises 1, 2, & 3]
Assignment: Chapter 8 – Critical Thinking: Developing Critical Skills for the 21st Century
Assignment: Chapter 9 – Acquiring Financial Skills: The Buck Stops with You
Assignment: Chapter 10 – Relationships: The Bridges That Connect Self and Others [Complete
Exercises1]
Assignment: Chapter 11 – Connecting Common Thread Across a Diverse World [Complete Exercises 1 - 4]
Assignment: Chapter 12 – Holistic Health: The Union of Mind, Body and Spirit [Complete Exercise 1]
Assignment: Chapter 13 – Stress: Accentuate the Positive [Complete Exercise 1]
Assignment: Chapter 14 – Vocation: More than a Job, More than a Career {Complete Exercises 1 – 4]
Assignment: Chapter 15 – Campus and Community Connections: Development and Application of LifeSkills
All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A Culture of
Honesty.” Students are responsible for informing themselves about those
standards before performing any academic work
“STRATEGIES AND LIFE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS”
UNIV 1103 — (MW)
Fall 2014
SYLLABUS
Joseph J. Scalise, Ed.D.
HOW TO CONTACT ME:
On-Campus Office
224 Milledge Hall
E-mail: scalise@uga.edu
Off-Campus - Private Office
700 Sunset Drive
Bldg. 200, Suite 201
Athens GA 30606
Phone: (706) 613-2799
[NOTE: If you call my off-campus office, please identify yourself as a student in my class. Be sure to leave
your name, phone number, and the best time to contact you. I will return your call as soon as possible]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Strategies and Life Skills for Success: Provides students with a better understanding
of their personal abilities, interests, and competencies and how these aspects enhance or hinder academic
performance. Students will develop effective plans to overcome barriers to academic success. Students cannot
receive credit for this class and UNIV 1113, UNIV 1114, or UNIV 1118, No prerequisites, 2 hours elective credit
toward degree.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Ginter, E.J., & Glauser, A.S. (2012). Life-skills for College: A Curriculum for Life (3rd. Ed.)
Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attend class [after 2 absences – you will receive a WF (Withdrawal Failing)]
2. Be on time for class. Read the Chapter BEFORE class.
3. Complete ALL assignments as listed on the “Class Assignment Schedule.” All assignments will
be collected at the beginning of the class period on the day they are due.
4. All writing assignments must be legible (easily readable), spelled correctly and typed. I DO
check grammar and writing style.
UNIV 1103 is a 2-hour elective degree credit course. A letter grade (See Grading System below) will
be earned.
GRADING:
100 points – (Points will be distributed over exams/quizzes during the semester)
10 points - Personality Inventory
10 points - GCIS
50 points – Plan for Change [15 pts. for initial plan; 35 for final paper]
50 points - Vocational paper
20 points - Exercises from textbook (see Class Assignment Schedule)
240 points
Grading System
The University has adopted a “Plus/Minus” grading system. Grades (with equivalent GPA value)
will be assigned as follows: A (4.0), A- (3.7), B+ (3.3), B (3.0), B- (2.7), C+ (2.3), C (2.0), C- (1.7), D
(1.0), and F (0.0).
Reading and Class Discussion Schedule
(Subject to change)
Aug 18:
Introduction & course overview
Aug 18 – 22
DROP/ADD for Undergraduate level courses
Aug 20:
Chapter 1 – The Wheel of Life: Life-Skills for College
Aug 25:
Chapter 1 - The Wheel of Life: Life-Skills for College
Aug 27:
Chapter 2 – Finding and Using One’s Existing Motivation: Realignment and
Enhancement
Sep 1:
(con’t)
Labor Day
Sep 3:
Chapter 2 -– Finding and Using One’s Existing Motivation: Realignment and
Enhancement (con’t)
Sep 8:
Chapter 3 – Problem-Solving/Decision-Making Skills
Sep 10:
Chapter 3 - Problem-Solving/Decision-Making Skills (con’t)
Sep 15:
Chapter 4 – Building a Repertoire of Good Habits for Academic Survival
Sep 17:
Chapter 4 - Building a Repertoire of Good Habits for Academic Survival (con’t)
Sep 22:
Chapter 6 – Learning Style: One’s Distinctive Manner of Learning
Sep 24:
Chapter 6 - Learning Style: One’s Distinctive Manner of Learning (con’t)
Sep 29:
Chapter 7 – Winning Test Performance: Fine-Tuning Your Test-Taking Skills
Oct 1:
Chapter 7 - Winning Test Performance: Fine-Tuning Your Test-Taking Skills (con’t)
Oct 6:
Chapter 8 – Critical Thinking: Developing Critical Skills for the 21 st Century
Oct 8:
Chapter 8 - Critical Thinking: Developing Critical Skills for the 21 st Century (con’t)
Oct 9:
SEMESTER MIDTERM
Oct 13:
Chapter 5 – Learning: Its Connection to Memory and Memorization
Oct 15:
Chapter 5 - Learning: Its Connection to Memory and Memorization (con’t)
Oct 20:
Chapter 10 - Relationships: The Bridges That Connect Self and Others
Oct 22:
Chapter 10 - Relationships: The Bridges That Connect Self and Others (con’t)
WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE
Oct 23:
Oct 27:
Chapter 11 – Connecting Common Threads Across a Diverse World
Oct 29:
Chapter 11 - Connecting Common Threads Across a Diverse World (con’t)
Nov 3:
Chapter 13 – Stress: Accentuate the Positive
Nov 5:
Chapter 13 - Stress: Accentuate the Positive (con’t)
Nov 10:
Chapter 9 – Acquiring Financial Skills: The Buck Stops with You
Vocational Paper Due
Nov 10
Nov 12:
Chapter 12 - Holistic Health: The Union of Mind, Body, and Spirit
Nov 17:
Chapter 12 - Holistic Health: The Union of Mind, Body, and Spirit (con’t)
Nov 24 – 28
Thanksgiving Break
Dec 1:
Chapter 14 - Vocation: More Than a Job, More Than a Career
Dec 3:
Chapter 15 - Campus and Community Connections: Development and Application
of Life-Skills: Learning and Applying
Dec 8:
LAST DAY OF CLASS
Dec 10:
READING DAY
Dec 11, 12, 15, 16, 17
FINAL EXAMS
Important Dates:
Plan for Change:
August 25 - Submit initial “Plan for Change”
September 3 – “Plan for Change” returned
September 8 – Begin “Plan for Change”
November 3 – Final “Plan for Change” report due
Exercises from textbook: See “Class Assignment Schedule” for specific exercises to be
completed. Due dates will be announced.