This presentation provides an overview and introduction to the FYE 101-First Year Experience course taught online. The instructor, Mary Jo Davis, outlines the course objectives, topics, assignments, policies, and expectations. Over the course of 8 weeks, students will participate in discussions, reflections, group work, and individual assignments to help acclimate to university life and resources, examine goals and career paths, and develop skills for academic success. Students are encouraged to contact the instructor or refer to the syllabus for any additional questions.

1. FYE 101-First Year Experience Instructor: Mary Jo Davis After reading the content, please click the down arrow on your keyboard or the left mouse button to advance to the next slide

2. Orientation to course This presentation will include: Instructor information Course information, including course content/assignments and description Course policies, student expectations, and how to get started in the course Summary What to do if you have questions???? Key point…if you have questions about content in this presentation, refer to the syllabus where all of this content is explained in greater detail or contact me with further questions.

3. Welcome to fye 101 Click on the button above to view this video

4. Instructor contact info Preferred communication methods: Email: davis1mj@cmich.edu (will respond to any email request within 24 hours) For phone or personal meeting requests: Office on campus: EHS 426 Office phone: 989-774-3888 Cell phone: 989-621-8155 Office Hours Virtual Office Hours: Wimba Classroom Monday: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Request individual chat via email/phone

5. More about maryjo Three years experience teaching FYE 101 Four years teaching experience in PK-12 Two time graduate of CMU Bachelor of science in business-organizational administration Master of science in information systems-concentration in business education Second year in doctoral program in educational leadership First time teaching an online course for CMU Very excited to build an online learning community with YOU!

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9. Course objectives After completion of this course, students will be able to: Discuss why they are in college and be able to articulate their college goals and articulate an understanding of the value of a liberal arts foundation for their education, the general education requirements that exist at CMU, and the value of these requirements. Explore both independently and in online groups activities, academic planning activities, major & minor options, how to effectively plan their academic career at CMU and where to find help with this task. Discuss individual, cultural, and ethnic differences and describe positive consequences of these differences. Demonstrate an understanding of the higher levels of academic skills to increase their success at CMU through learning about time management, individual learning styles, study habits, and how to effectively use online classroom tools, the Internet and CMU’s Online Library services. Express what is expected of students to be successful at CMU. Identify problem behaviors that interfere with student success, discuss how to decrease their likelihood of engaging in these activities, and how to develop habits that lead to academic success. Demonstrate a greater knowledge of CMU Online faculty, staff, and campus resources and how they can improve academic success. Expand their knowledge of community events, expand their horizons through active engagement and participation in activities and reflective writing upon these experiences.

10. Course information Topics covered Week1—Personal health while in college, stress, humor and how FYE can improve your success in college Week 2—Setting goals-past, present and future Week 3—Learning styles, study skills, reading and note taking, value of class engagement Week 4—Your degree path, programs and offerings at CMU, where your education can take you Week 5—You and diversity, exploring the world to expand your horizons Week 6—Volunteering, service learning, experiential learning, internships Week 7—Online learning resources through CMU Week 8—Putting it all together, improve your learning and success at CMU

11. Course assignments Journals—4 worth 25 points each 100 Event summaries—4 worth 25 pts. each 100 Discussion posts—8 worth 10 pts. each 80 Wimba chat session—8 worth 2 pts. each 10 Off campus library scavenger hunt 10 Self exploration papers—2 worth 50 pts. 100 Group project—50 pts. presentation 5050 pts. paper 50 Total points for course 500

12. Summary of grading Rubric for assignments Journal Writing : reflect on topic of the week Journal assignments are to be posted to the Blackboard Journal Posting section. Journal submissions are to reflect your personal opinions or feelings on the topic of the week, listed in the syllabus and on the course website Event Summary Papers: Attend an event of atype that is new to you. FYE calls this “Embracing Moratorium” which will result in personal growth. First two summaries are due by week 3, next two are due by week 6. Self-Reflection Papers: Papers written from your perspective, sharing your opinions on the topics assigned. Paper 1: What are your goals, both personally and career-wise? What are you plans for working toward those goals? How has your past affected your choice of these goals? Paper 2: How are you progressing toward your goals? What have been your successes this semester? Why? Where do you still need to work harder to insure you reach your goals? Why?

13. Summary of grading Rubric for assignments Discussion Board Postings: Each week a subject will be posted as the weekly thread. You are required to write your perspective on the issue of the week and respond to two postings of classmates to earn the full 10 points. All postings must be substantial and clearly express opinions or experiences you have on the topic. Off Campus Library Services scavenger hunt: The OCLS offers an online scavenger hunt students can complete to practice navigation and research at the OCLS. Provide proof of completion of the hunt for the 10 points for this assignment. Group project: Groups will be formed after the second week in class based on your personal profile submission, which will indicate your career interest area. Groups will research possible careers in their areas and share their findings the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation and electronically submit a 7000 word paper to the instructor for the group grade by the end of week 7.

14. Specifics on grades and assignments More specifics on assignments can be found in the syllabus, including rubrics Points for semester grades are as follows: Grade Points needed A 450-500 B 400-449 C 350-399 D 300-349 E less than 300

15. Course policies, expectations, and how to get started If you have viewed this presentation, you have successfully made the first step in this course---reached Blackboard, logged in and viewed this presentation Next, review the calendar and assignment schedule Review the rubrics for the assignments Post your first discussion board comment Begin to write your first journal due at the end of Week 2 Contact me with any questions or concerns

16. Course policies, expectations, and how to get started For more specifics on . . . . Course policies Classroom expectations Netiquette CMU policies and procedures . . . .view the syllabus which can be found under the course materials tab in the Blackboard classroom.

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19. provide guidance in how to succeed academically, socially and personally while at CMUStudents are expected to participate in online discussions, real time chats, reflection and reporting writing assignments, group research

20. How to get answers to all your burning questions. . . . ? Questions can be submitted to the instructor via email, phone, posts to the discussion board, viewing the FAQ section of the course materials FYE 101 online prides itself on using community building to help you become a better student and find your future through career exploration You will get out of FYE what you put in so. . . GET ENGAGED, STAY IN CONTACT AND FYE 101 WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED NOW AND IN THE FUTURE