INST 110-17   FRESHMAN SEMINAR SYLLABUS (FALL 2004) 

INSTRUCTOR Dr. John Wang, Blocker 205, x5710, zwang@vwc.edu, http://www.vwc.edu/~zwang/
PEER ADVISORS: Mr RaSean Barbour (x2498, rdbarbour@vwc.edu) and Mr. Aaron Johnston (x2497, aljohnston@vwc.edu) 
CLASSROOM Blocker 12
CLASS TIME Tuesday 11:00 – 11: 50 AM.

MISSION STATEMENT
The goal of Freshman Seminar is to help new students make a smooth transition to their first semester of college:  become familiar with the academic and student support services of the college; participate in a variety of co-curricular campus events. This is accomplished through a combination of advising, orientation/co-curricular activities, and seminar discussion.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS (with grading weights)

• Class Attendance & Participation 50%

• Co-curricular Events 25%

• VWC Email Requests/Responses 15%

• Volunteer at least two hours of service 10%  (Contact -- Mrs Diane of Community Services x3216, or Dr. Wang for scheduling the service). When done, email your works and referee name (MUST be VWC faculty or staff member) to zwang@vwc.edu

CLASS POLICY  Attendance is required and will be counted as credits to final grade if the student presents on time. Ten minutes late will be counted as an absence. If you missed six classes without valid reasons, you will automatically fail the course. Any type of disruptive behavior in the classroom cannot be tolerated.

 SCHEDULE OUTLINE:
Week #   Date               Activities___________________________________________
1              08/31              Introduction. Class policy. General questions. Use MARSIS
                09/02              10:45AM, Batten Student Center Honor Convocation (formally dressed)
2              09/07              Skills for college studies
                09/08              7:00 - 9:00 PM, Blocker Auditorium Dr. Lopez and Dr. Wansink
3              09/14              Presentation on personality. Discussion
                09/16              7:00 PM, Hofheimer Theater, Acquaintance Rape Presentation
4              09/21              HOFHEIMER LIBRARY orientation
                09/23              11:00AM 1/3 Boyd Dining Center Dr. Vial and Dr. Wansink
5              09/28              A tour of the Student Center
6              10/05              Choose a major and career orientation
                10/07              11:00AM 1/3 Boyd Dining Center Dr. Margolies
7              10/12              Health Services orientation. Discussion
8              10/19              Counseling Services  
                10/21              11:00AM 1/3 Boyd Dining Center Professor Garraty
9              10/26              Last class – Survey, etc.
                11/04              11:00AM Fall convocation (location to be announced)

Note 1: the underscored words are the place we meet 

Note 2: Students should pick up a Spring 2005 schedule in the Registrar’s Office.  Freshman registration begins November 10^tb. Accommodation for students with special needs can be arranged with Fayne Pearson in the Learning Resource Center.