Syllabus for Common Hour
Contact info: Jessica Stevens
Phone: 313-580-8017
Email: Jessica.Stevens0304@gmail.com
Sense of Belonging & CommunityBefore Class Students Should: This will be the first class lesson therefore students will have no
homework to do before this class.
Class Activity:
Ice Breaker: 20 Min
Discuss Alcohol Module- mystudentbody.com assignment and due date- week 6
Go over the Sense of Belonging and Community: Top Ten List of Points to Consider: 5 minutes
Go over involvement fair assignment and discuss when due: 5 minutes
Give students the DePaul Resources handout and discuss in class: 5 Min
Give quick presentation of what DePaul’s Missions and Values are:5-10 min
Play video http://mission.depaul.edu/AboutUs/Pages/2012_Video.aspx- 15 min
In-class reflection if enough time
Assignments for Next Class:
Read: “Music Piracy Crackdown Nets College Kids”
Read: “For Some, Online Persona Undermines a Resume”
Read: “Positive Facebook Effects”
TechnologyBefore Class Students Should:
Read 3 articles assigned in previous class
Class Activity:
Lecture on DePaul Central- Power Point Presentation (video and quiz) -40 minutes
Discuss as a class the 3 articles that were to be read before class- positive and negative effects of
Facebook-10-15 minutes
Assignments for Next Class:
Visit UMIN website and find 2-3 programs/services that interest you and write reflection on why
they interest you
Health and WellnessBefore Class Students Should:
Visit UMIN website and write reflection- Must Turn In
Class Activity:
TBA
Going to Ray- Yoga Class
Assignments for Next Class:
No Homework
Diversity and CultureBefore Class Students Should:
No Homework
Class Activity:
Co-facilitated with a representative from the Office of Diversity Education.
Assignments for Next Class:
No Homework
Syllabus for Common Hour
Academic Success SkillsBefore Class Students Should:
No Homework
Class Activity:
Discuss handout with the roles and expectations of students- 5 min
Watch “University Center for Writing-based Learning
http://condor.depaul.edu/writing/who/who_index.html” video- 15 min
Review Library Assignment-5 min
Discuss Academic Advising and Registration handout
Review PLuS program powerpoint
Assignments for Next Class:
Finish the library assignment and the questions that follow the activity. Must be turned in
Socially Responsible LeadershipBefore Class Students Should:
Finish Library Assignment and TURN IN TODAY
Class Activity:
Voices Interns teach class: 60 min
Assignments for Next Class:
Complete Understanding Your Interests handout
Complete Alcohol Module, Due next week
Educational and Career PlanningBefore Class Students Should:
Email mystudentbody.com alcohol module to jsteve24@mail.depaul.edu
Complete Understanding Your Interests handout
Class Activity: OASS/Career Center staff member will help lead this class
I will start the discussion with the class about where they are in the process of choosing a major and think
about possible directions after DePaul. 5 min
Students will complete the DePaul Interest Finder assessment to measure their interests and identify
DePaul majors, student organizations, and internship/career options that align. 10 min
Students will self-assess and prioritize their interests using the handout provided. 10 min
Staff members will cover the Holland interest model and help students compare their self-assessment and
DIF results. 15 min
Allow students to ask questions and make sure students are aware the activity examined only interests. 10
min
Assignments for Next Class:
Bring financial fitness handout
Financial FitnessBefore Class Students Should:
Bring financial fitness handout completed
Class Activity: Financial Advisor will help teach this class
Financial Advisor teach lesson plan: 45 minutes
Assignments for Next Class:
Complete Budget handout for the entire week
Complete financial goals reflection paper- 1 page paper