UNIVERSITY SEMINAR CLASS
University Seminar Class
Christina Chapa
Michelle Chapa
Albert Ortiz
Juan Zacarias
Texas A&M International University
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Introduction
Texas A&M International University is dedicated to providing its students with the sense of selfworth by allowing them to become comfortable with its resources available to all students. This
includes the preparation for the dedication required to complete the course work. The incoming
freshmen are introduced to these affairs when they enroll in a University Learning Community
where they are required to participate in a class called University Seminar. The main problem
with this class is that it is linked to another major core class and adds the amount of work
required. For example, the students enrolled in a history 1301 class will be placed into smaller
groups that will make up a university class.
Given that being a University student is stressful enough, the university class should be
eliminated. This will reduce the workload and amount of stress these students go through. People
should care about this proposal because it is important to relieve stress as much as possible
during student’s freshmen year at the university. This proposal will effectively address the issues
affecting the time spent with the University Seminar class.
The addition of extra programs that are required in your major make the ability to graduate in
four years very difficult. By getting rid of the University Seminar class will decrease these
problems.
Plan of Action
Refining this issue would require the elimination of the University Seminar class. However, we
propose a solution that will entail the students to be able to come in contact with the information
about TAMIU, as well as the new learning and study methods that would be taught as if they
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were sitting in the University Seminar class. Our solution would be a project plan entitled
TAMIU In Touch that would emphasize success under the following objectives:
 Maintaining the same professors from the University Seminar class
 Require the professors and OIT to collaborate efficiently
 Expanding it from computer resources to a free application to be
downloaded in their phone
 Frequent updates of information to students through notifications to their
phones
Achieving these objectives appropriately will allow the elimination of the University Seminar
class to transition into a broader aspect for education. This will allow students more time to
complete their course work from their required classes, as well as continue to learn about the
new methods without any added stress.
Step one: Arrange a meeting with the Student Government Organization at Tamiu
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We will organize a meeting with the Student Government Organization to discuss
the proposal. This will enable the committee to understand the objectives of
Tamiu In Touch.
Step two: Discuss Tamiu In Touch with the Dean of TAMIU
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After the committee considers the proposal, we will arrange a meeting with the
President of TAMIU, Dr. Ray Keck, so he may acknowledge the purpose and
advantages for the resource.
o This will allow us to obtain the curriculum that the University Seminar
class obtains so they may be initiated through TAMIU In Touch.
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Step three: Develop of team from OIT to create the program.
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Once the dean approves the proposal, we will converse with OIT and acquire a
team to create the appearance and components of TAMIU In Touch.
o We will schedule weekly meetings to ensure the program is designed
appropriately, according to the curriculum.
o The design will allow us to begin promoting the program to the incoming
freshmen through the TAMIU website, as well as fliers located around the
University.
o We will also collaborate with OIT to expand the design into the
production of a mobile app. This will ensure the students
acknowledgement of the given information.
Step four: Communicate with the professors who taught the University Seminar Class.
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After working on the program, we will discuss TAMIU In Touch with the
professors who taught the University Seminar class to inform them of the new
program.
o The professors will be able to become acquainted with the program,
through the assistance of OIT, as well as disclose any ideas that will help
ensure effective learning.
Step five: Ensure the success of TAMIU In Touch.
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The resource of TAMIU In Touch will be analyzed every month by having the
professors complete a survey about the program.
o The survey will consist of multiple choice questions, commentary
responses, and suggestions. This will allow us to enhance the features or
include more information, if needed.
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Qualifications
The People most qualified to help resolve this issue would be the Student Government
Organization at Tamiu. Which is a group of students from different major and organizations,
who meet on a regular basis and discuss ideas on how to improve things on campus.
Management
One of the main goals of the Student Government Organization is to “Enhance the quality and
scope of education at the university”. With this being one of their main goals and constantly
meeting with different faculty members often getting this issue resolved of the un necessary
classes could be brought to better light.
The Costs and Benefits of Plan
In conclusion, let us summarize the costs and benefits of our plan. First let’s start with the cost of
our plan. The plan to eliminate the University class would be minimal, and as a result, it would
benefit the university by reducing expenses related to that class. Second, it can be overwhelming
for a first time student attending the University that is why eliminating this class would improve
educational time. This would be a benefit of our plan. Other advantages of our plan include:
 Less stress on student
 Lower tuition for student
 More time available to student
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Thank you for reviewing our proposal we would like our group’s idea to become a reality. We
would like to answer any further questions and feedback that you might have. Here is our
information contact us at juanzacarias@tamiu.dusty.edu.