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Fall 2013 Freshman Seminar Outline & Syllabus ID 1010 – Section 026
COURSE GOALS Freshman Seminar is designed to help you to transition smoothly from high school to college, adjust gradually to the demands and rigor of university life, stay in college, and succeed. As we approach our topic from the viewpoint of different disciplines and speakers’ varied expertise and experiences, the emphasis is on “deep learning.” Here are the goals your Instructors have for you, with the life lessons of America’s pastime, BASEBALL, as the focus of the course: Personal goals: what being a college student means for you
• Develop self-‐awareness, intellectual curiosity, value the life of the mind, foster learning skills for life • Understand what instructors and disciplines expect • Establish personal responsibility: personal goals and learning strategies, time-‐management, use of resources • Recognize the importance of relationships with faculty, JTAs, and classmates
Academic skills goals: what academic skills are required for college success
• Leadership skills • Communication skills • Critical thinking • Information literacy • Technology literacy • Knowledge of campus resources and expertise in utilization of them • Exposure to both baseball-‐related perspectives and the interconnectedness of knowledge
Academic topic goals: what components are important in Baseball: Hot dogs, home runs & life
• Draws on several disciplines, introducing you to arts, sciences, and social sciences • Guest presenters bring their perspectives to our classes • Readings and projects gauge your level of understanding • In-‐class discussions develop aspects of assigned readings and foster critical thinking • Papers and presentations allow expansion of selected topics, while promoting writing and oral communication
skills Community goals: what the campus offers you
• An appreciation of America’s pastime • Lasting relationships with diverse individuals in a learning community—peers, JTAs, faculty, and staff
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COURSE INSTRUCTORS & JTAs CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructors, section names, and JTAs
Section 1 Asheville Tourists Section – GO Tourists!
Martin Wood, M.A. Vice Chancellor for Advancement, Main Hall, 402E, 255.3438, mwood@uccs.edu, JTA Hayden Rosenblatt, haydenrosenblatt@msn.com
Section 2 Tulsa Drillers Section – GO Drillers!
Chris Beiswanger, M.A., Director, Admissions Services – Admissions Counseling & Student Recruitment, Cragmor Hall, 007A, 255.3088, cbeiswan@uccs.edu – JTA Elizabeth Baumann, ebaumann@uccs.edu
Section 3 Modesto Nuts Section – GO Nuts!
Brian Burnett, Ph.D., Senior Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance, Main Hall, 414A, 255.3179 bburnett@uccs.edu, JTA Savannah Mahoney, savannahmahoney@comcast.net
Section 4 Tri-‐City Dust Devils – GO Dust Devils!
Gary Butterworth, MBA, Senior Vice President, El Pomar Foundation gbutterworth@elpomar.org, JTA Derrick White, dwhite4@uccs.edu
Course time and room: Monday 4:45 -‐ 7:15 p.m., Cragmor Hall, room 008 (main class) Centennial Hall, room 191 (break-‐out room) Dwire Hall, room 204 (break-‐out room) Campus Services Building, room 204 (break-‐out room) Required book: Silverman, J. (ed.) (2001). The greatest baseball stories ever told: Thirty unforgettable tales from the
diamond. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press.
PHILOSOPHY OF BASEBALL COACHES/INSTRUCTORS
Our relationship with you as your teachers (and your coaches) is two-‐way, not one-‐way. We want to hear what is on your mind. When we meet with you one-‐on-‐one, in small groups, and in the large group, we value your input and reaction to our course activities. On the one hand, this course is a typical college course about the life lessons from America’s pastime: Baseball; on the other hand, it is also a course to help you be a successful college student. We are here to help you learn and progress to meet your goals. We expect you to be prepared, to complete all assignments in a timely manner, to participate in discussions, and to maintain an active interest in the topics presented in this course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Regular attendance. You are expected to attend all class sessions (10 points per week). Please be in class on time.
2. Scorecard. Each student will be expected to turn in at least a partially completed scorecard from the Rockies versus
Giants game. This scorecard will be your “ticket” to board the bus back to the UCCS campus. Details and a
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scorecard will be provided on the way up to the game in Denver. Fully completed and correct scorecards will be entered into a “fabulous” prize drawing.
3. Two meetings with your Junior Teaching Assistant (JTA) and one with your Instructor. You will sign up for two 10-‐
minute meetings with your JTA (2 meetings, 37.5 points each) and one 15-‐minute meeting with your Instructor (1 meeting, 100 points). These must be done in person.
4. Reading assignments facilitate meaningful class participation in large and small group. ______book_______ We
will place articles and other pertinent information in weekly Blackboard folders set up for this course. Check these each week to be prepared for class.
5. Writing Assignments You will write 2 topic papers (minimum of 5 pages, double-‐spaced each, 150 points per paper)
on assigned topics related to the course content. Upload your work as a WORD attachment to Blackboard (with your instructor’s and JTA’s names listed) before class begins the week they are due. 10% deducted/day for late work. No work will be accepted more than 2 weeks late.
6. Small class weekly assignments. These will be covered in more detail as the semester progresses. 7. Final Individual Project. Students will make a presentation to their small section. Topics will be given by the
instructor before proceeding. More details on this project will be provided as the semester progresses.
GRADES 1. Attendance (10 pts lost for each class missed (Labor Day week
excluded); student will be administratively dropped after 3 missed classes) ***Extra-‐credit class will be offered on November 11th followed by a two-‐page reflection paper for the movie 42.
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***20 2. Scorecard from Rockies vs. Cardinals – 2 innings scored minimum 65 3. 2 Meetings with JTA (75 pts) and 1 with Instructor (100 pts) 175 4. Class Participation 50 5. 2 Topic Papers (150 pts each) 300 6. Group Project 100 7. Final Presentation 200 8. TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 1000 Grading Scale 930-‐1000 = A 900-‐929 = A-‐
880-‐899 = B+ 830-‐879 = B 800-‐829 = B-‐
780-‐799 = C+ 730-‐779 = C 700-‐729 = C-‐
680-‐699 = D+, 630-‐679 = D 600-‐629 = D-‐
Below 600 = F
A Code of Conduct provides a set of standards to maintain student professionalism and an ethical learning environment for all students enrolled in this course.
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It is important that Instructors and JTAs can contact students when necessary. UCCS email accounts will be used as the primary means of contacting students. It is, therefore, mandatory for students to check their UCCS email account daily or to forward their UCCS email to their preferred email account. Students are responsible for reading all messages sent to their UCCS email account. Instructors and JTAs strive to make classes places of learning where both faculty and students treat each other with respect, equality, courtesy, and civility. The code of conduct with respect to classroom behavior includes the following policies:
Behavior that is considered disruptive will include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Behaviors that distract any course presenter or other students. This may be exhibited by behavior such as studying for another class, walking out of class without first arranging to be excused, cell phones ringing or beeping, text messaging, sleeping during class, chronic lateness to class or from breaks, or any other disruptive lateness. Laptops and mobile phones will not be allowed out during lecture or discussion.
2. Talking while the Instructor or guest lecturer is lecturing.
3. Any harassment of students, faculty, or staff (the campus has a zero tolerance policy in this area).
Students violating any of the above will be given one verbal warning with the understanding that a second incident may, at the Instructor’s discretion, result in the student being dropped from the class (with the exception of harassment for which one incident is grounds for immediate action). If the disruptive student is dropped after the final drop date, the student will receive a grade of “F” in the course. In all courses, the decision to excuse an absence is solely at the discretion of the Instructor. In addition, plagiarism or cheating of any manner in will result in a failing grade for the class.
“PREVIEW DAZE” SCHEDULE (August 21-‐23) Wednesday 8/21 4:30-‐5:30 p.m. 5:30-‐6:30 p.m.
Gallogly Center UC Upper Plaza, Overlook, Berger Hall
UCCS 2013-‐14 Convocation Barbecue for students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Thursday 8/22 9:00-‐10:30 a.m. Cragmor Lawn
Alt: Cragmor 008 Introduction to Freshman Seminar. Unique aspects of this 3-‐credit academic course: multi-‐disciplinary perspectives in course content; academic skills component; small group class sessions; individual attention from Instructors and Junior Teaching Assistants. JTA panel and Q&A on anything and everything about college life.
10:30-‐11:30 a.m. COH 231 (25) & CENT 245 (23)
Introduction to UCCS technology (Blackboard login), discussion board, uploading papers, grade book, and setting up UCCS email.
12:00-‐1:00 p.m. Outdoors/Lodge Sodexo-‐sponsored all-‐freshman BBQ (Meet at front COH after Lunch) 1:00-‐1:45 p.m. Cragmor Lawn Discuss overview and mission of the class 1:45-‐2:15 p.m. Cragmor
Lawn/008 Sustainability presentation
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Cragmor Lawn JTA Team-‐building and fun 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Cragmor Lawn Respect on Campus presentation 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cragmor Lawn Wiffle Ball games 5:00 p.m. Day one complete Friday 8/23 9:00-‐10:15 a.m. Cragmor Lawn Assignment #1 due – introduction of fellow class member 10:15-‐10:45 a.m. Cragmor Lawn Section “draft” results and break into small [minor league] groups –
cover syllabus and class expectations. 10:45-‐11:45 a.m. Kraemer Library Library Scrabble 12:00-‐1:30 p.m. On own/dorm Lunch 1:30-‐3:00 p.m. TBA Group interaction time – Minor league sections (check waivers) 3:00-‐5:00 p.m. “Appetizer” Field of Dreams, ca. 1988– one of the best baseball movies ever – CH
008 6:00-‐10:30 p.m. Security Service AAA game – Colorado Springs Sky Sox vs. Sacramento River Cats –
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Field -‐ COS, CO Buses leaves 6:15 pm from El Pomar clocktower -‐7:05 first pitch *BUS LEAVES SECURITY SERVICE FIELD RIGHT AFTER GAME CONCLUDES.
SCHEDULE (may be adjusted for guest speakers’ attendance) August 26 Paper Prompt 1 provided
APA presentation – Brian Burnett Dr. Jackie Berning, Professor, Biology, “How freshmen are just like minor leaguers” Small group discussions, if time permits
September 9 Jeff Scholes, Asst. Professor, Philosophy, UCCS, “The religious aspects of baseball” Prep for Coors Field trip
September 16 “Field” trip #2 -‐-‐ to Coors Field: St. Louis Cardinals versus Colorado Rockies 6:05 first pitch. Buses leave from El Pomar clock tower at 3:45pm and 4:45pm – dress accordingly & bring spending money for snacks/dinner. Buses depart 10 MINUTES after conclusion of the game!
September 23 Jim Kellogg? Paper prompt 2 provided September 30 Jim Kellogg? October 7 Academic Advising (4:45-‐5:45 – location TBD) October 14 Steve Bartolin, CEO of the Broadmoor October 21 TBD October 28 TBD November 4 TBD November 11 Final Individual Speeches – in small groups ***November 18 Extra-‐credit class and viewing of the movie 42, ca. 2013
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Freshman Seminar Statement of Professionalism
Freshman Seminar faculty strive to make the classroom a place that is academically rewarding for both the student and the instructor. To encourage an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, we have established the following expectations for student behavior in the classroom. Some of these requirements will be new to you; however, other items will be similar to the expectations of faculty in other classes. At the collegiate level, students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning and academic success. Faculty are expected to teach and support learning, not to monitor all your efforts or behaviors. Therefore, it is expected that you will:
1. Become familiar with academic policies and requirements: • Read and reread the syllabus and tentative schedule. • Follow at least the minimum guidelines for written and oral assignments. • Ask about any requirements or policies that you do not understand. • Keep all handouts, returned work, etc., until you have received your final grade from the registrar. • Abide by the honor system during exams, quizzes, and in-‐class writing assignments; do not cheat or
assist cheating.
2. Be responsible for your own learning: • Take your college education seriously and show it. • Check your UCCS email regularly. • Get to know and discuss your learning with your instructors and JTAs – they are there to help. • Develop academic skills that strengthen and complement your own learning style. • Take responsibility for your performance, attendance, participation, grades and learning. • Ask for help when you need it.
3. Be prepared for college-‐level learning:
• Take careful notes on lectures and assigned readings, and revise class notes periodically. • Keep up with all assignments and class activities, including those in Blackboard if used. • Get information from another class member if you are absent. • Expect to spend at least two hours on average for work done outside of class for every one hour of
classroom attendance • Do the assigned reading before class. Coming to class prepared helps you participate in class discussions,
and textbook material might show up on a quiz or test. Reading is essential for learning the topic.
4. Organize your time: • Come to class on time, especially for examinations, and stay until the class has ended. • If you miss or will be late for a class/appointment with a faculty member or JTA, make every effort to
contact them as soon as possible by phone or by email. They may ask for a written doctor’s excuse. • Get required work in on time or, if that is impossible, talk to your instructors. • Avoid scheduling appointments, work, practice, or vacations that will conflict with your class schedule.
5. Respect others:
• Refrain from distracting others with rude behaviors such as sleeping, answering a cell phone, texting, having a private conversation, going in and out for drinks, snacks, or phone calls; or listening to iPods/MP3 players, especially while others are speaking.
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• Tell your instructor if you must leave early or arrive late. If you arrive late, enter quietly and sit in the 1st available seat closest to the door.
• Show respect for the instructor and class members. • If you have comments, criticism, or a need to talk, visit the instructor during office hours. • Ask and respond to questions in a serious manner.
6. Read, understand, discuss, and adhere to this statement, the UCCS Student Code of Conduct and other university policies. Class generated rules for professional behavior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ___________________________________________________ ______________________ Student Date ___________________________________________________ ______________________ Instructor Date
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