| Course ID: | UNIV 2800E. 1-3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Returning with Strength |
Course
Description: | Introduces students to current research on how people learn, reviews strategies for engaging them in active learning, and develops strong learning strategies to be successful at the University level upon returning from Academic Suspension. Students participate in small group discussions of the course readings and materials, brainstorm solutions to common learning challenges, and share personal reflections of their own experiences. The hallmark of this course is an active learning environment focused on the application of strengths-based skills and content. |
| Oasis Title: | Returning with Strength |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in UNIV 2800 |
| Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. Offered every even-numbered year. Offered every odd-numbered year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Articulate their educational goals and future academic goals.
• Develop and sustain a strategic academic plan based on short- and long-term goal setting.
• Independently acquire and practice evidence-based learning strategies, increasing their skills as learners. (e.g., metacognitive learning strategies, active learning techniques, collaborative learning).
• Demonstrate greater academic engagement within the behavioral, psychological, and cognitive domains.
• Practice self-regulated learning skills and employ self-directed learning behaviors.
• Demonstrate a positive growth mindset approach to their academics and foster an attitude of resilience and perseverance from their prior academic shortcomings.
• Practice behaviors conducive to achieving high levels of academic performance in light of their return from academic suspension (i.e., productive mindsets regarding impulse control and anxiety and stress management). |
| Topical Outline: | • Class welcome and reflection on “Why we are here?” (de-stigmatizing return from suspension)
• Time management
• The study cycle and study strategies
• Metacognitive learning strategies
• Class check-in
• DAE services for success
• Test preparation and scheduling
• Exam wrapper
• Class check-in
• Embracing failure
• Stress reduction, mental wellness, and mindfulness
• Identity development and motivation
• What does it mean to be an active learner?
• Retrieval practice
• Creating self-regulated learners
• Thinking about your future
• Class wrap-up, final reflection |
| Honor Code Reference: | This course fulfills the requirements described in Academic Affairs policy 4.01-1.4 on Academic Suspension. |