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UNIV 1113: University Engagement: A Reciprocal Influence
The University of Georgia
Instructor:
Office:
Dr. Ann Glauser
215 Milledge Hall
(Faculty Mailbox located in 233 Milledge Hall)
Office Hours: Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 and by appointment
E-mail:
aglauser@uga.edu
Course Description:
Students in UNIV 1113: University Engagement meet once a week. The class is
intended to help students discover and take advantage of the full range of educational,
cultural, and social opportunities on campus and in the surrounding Athens area.
Meeting the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century will depend on a
person’s ability to adapt to rapid changes, increased complexity, ambiguous situations,
and greater diversity. Effectively meeting these challenges and opportunities requires
more than simple acquisition of college-based knowledge. This course is structured to
assist each student in gaining a better understanding of how he/she can interact with
the University’s “society of scholars” for the best interests of both.
Purpose:
Each student will be provided opportunities to add and strengthen skills related to being
an autonomous learner, identifying and obtaining a relevant career, fostering continuous
personal growth, and becoming a responsible member of the world community.
Class Time and Location:
Class meets in 268 MLC every Wednesday (unless notified) from 3:35-5:30 throughout
the semester.
Text:
Life-Skills for the University & Beyond (2010, fourth edition-revised printing) by Earl
J. Ginter and Ann Shanks Glauser. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. *** Be sure to
purchase a new text. Used copies may be missing workbook exercises. Bring
your book and class syllabus to class each day.
Requirements, Policies, and Norms:
Attendance is required. Student participation is the core element in the design of
this seminar. Most of the activities are designed for the entire group – therefore, they
cannot be completed outside of the class. Also, because of the nature of this course, it
is important to be on time for every meeting. Arriving late for class interrupts both your
professor and fellow students.
1. Students are allowed only one unexcused absence. Students with two absences
(excused or not) are subject to being withdrawn from the course with a WF.
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2.
Full participation in discussions and activities is expected. Classroom Behavior =
10 points (Based on appropriate and participatory class behavior)
3. Complete all assignments (reading and written) as listed on the “Course
Assignment Schedule” sheet (and those added by the instructor). All
assignments will be collected at the beginning of the class period on the day they
are due. All writing assignments must be typed, spell checked, and grammar
checked unless otherwise specified.
4. All cell phones must be turned off before students enter the room.
5. All 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.
Honor Code: "I will be academically honest in all of my academic work and will not
tolerate academic dishonesty of others." - UGA Student Honor Code
ACADEMIC HONESTY AT UGA:
University Honor Code and Academic Honesty Policy
As a University of Georgia student, you have agreed to abide by the University’s academic
honesty policy, “A Culture of Honesty,” and the Student Honor Code. All academic work must
meet the standards described in “A Culture of Honesty” found at: https://ovpi.uga.edu/academichonesty/academic-honesty-policy. Lack of knowledge of the academic honesty policy is not a
reasonable explanation for a violation. Questions related to course assignments and the
academic honesty policy should be directed to the instructor.
All members of the University community have a responsibility to uphold and maintain an
honest academic environment and to report when dishonesty occurs. Where suspected
violations of the academic honesty policy occur, appropriate procedures are designed to
protect the integrity of the academic process while ensuring due process. The University's
academic honesty system is an academic process founded on educational opportunities.
The Office of Student Academic Services under the Vice President for Instruction is
responsible for managing the University's academic honesty process and supporting the UGA
Student Academic Honesty Council in ensuring that information related to the academic honesty
policy is available to all members of the University community. The link to more detailed
information about academic honesty can be found at: http://www.uga.edu/honesty/
For more information, please contact Deborah Bell at (706) 542-4336 or by email at
honesty@uga.edu
Final Grade
Points accrued on assignments and the “final” will determine a student’s final grade in
the class. Each of you will be developing a portfolio this semester. This portfolio will
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consist of a purposeful collection of your work (i.e., assignments, reflective writings, and
a final paper).
Upon completing the class your instructor will use the scale below to compute the letter
grade earned.
Semester Grading Scale
100 - 93 = A
92 - 90 = A-
89 - 87 = B+
86 - 83 = B
82 - 80 = B-
79 - 77 = C+
76 - 73 = C
72 - 70 = C-
69 - 60 = D
<60 = F
Tentative Seminar Schedule
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course: deviations announced to the class
by the instructor may be necessary
Special Presentations (The names of some of the presenters are provided next. Any
changes will be announced in class and/or an e-mail notification will be sent.)
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Dr. Sylvia Hutchinson, Director of Academic Partnerships and Initiatives
smchutch@uga.edu

Ms. Mercy Montgomery, Academic Resource Center Coordinator, Division
of Academic Enhancement 126 Milledge Hall, 706-542-5436 or
mercyg@uga.edu
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Ms. Laura Dowd, Coordinator for Academic Advising for Franklin College
(ldowd@uga.edu or 706-542-1493) and Ms. Kathy Mengak, Academic Advisor
for Franklin College (kmengak@uga.edu or 706-542-1412)

Ms. Meaghan Nappo, Coordinates the Freshman College Summer
Experience Program and works with the Coca-Cola First Generation
Scholars at UGA: 236 Milledge Hall), 706-542-0697 or nappom@uga.edu
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Date
8/20
Topics
Introductions/Overview
4:15 Reception
8/27
Life-Skills: A Curriculum for Life-Long
Learning
Dr. Sylvia Hutchinson, Director of
Academic Partnerships and Initiatives
9/3
9/10
Motivation
Time Management
Readings & Assignments
for the Next Class
Chapter 1: The Wheel of Life: LifeSkills for College
Complete Exercises 1 and 2
Chapter 2: Finding and Using One’s
Existing Motivation:
Realignment and
Enhancement
Chapter 3: Creating Time Through
Effective Time
Management
Chapter 15: Campus and
Community
Connections:
Development and
Application of Life-Skills
Meet in room 227 of Milledge Chapter 4: Building a Repertoire of
Good Habits for
Hall
Creating Campus and Community
Learning Opportunities, Volunteerism ,
And Service-Learning
Academic Survival
Chapter 5: Learning: Its Connection
to Memory & Memorization
Mercy Montgomery, Academic
Resource Center Coordinator
Ms. Meaghan Nappo, Coordinates the
Freshman College Summer Experience
Program and works with the Coca-Cola
First Generation Scholars at UGA
9/17
The Relationship Between Learning
Styles and
Effective Learning Strategies
9/24
Learning Styles and Strategies
continued
Chapter 6: Learning Style: One’s
Distinctive Manner of
Learning
Chapter 14: Vocation: More Than a
Job, More than a Career
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10/1
Vocational Exploration
Ms. Laura Dowd, Coordinator
for Academic Advising for
Franklin College and Ms. Kathy
Mengak, Academic Advisor for
Franklin College
10/8
Seeking and Finding a Relevant Career
Chapter 7: Winning Test
Performance: FineTuning Your TestTaking Skills
Chapter 13 Stress: Accentuate the
Positive
10/15
Test Performance and Stress
Management
10/22
Critical and Creative Thinking
Movie
Movie continued and Movie Reflection
Chapter 11: Connecting Common
Threads Across a
Diverse world
Identity Development and Diversity
Chapter 10: Relationships: The
Bridges That Connect
Self and Others
10/29
11/5
11/12
Relationships and Communication
11/19
“Creative” Identity Project
11/24-28
Thanksgiving Break
12/3
Chapter 8: Critical Thinking:
Developing Critical Skills
for the 21st Century
Wrap Up
Complete class evaluations