College of Education
CI 101, Introduction to the University

Catalog Description:
CI 101. Introduction to the University. (3). This course helps students make connections with academic programs, faculty, staff, and other students; develop required academic and career competencies; and make sense of the higher education environment.

Required Text and Materials: Dave Ellis (2004) Becoming a Master Student - Concise 10th Ed.  NY, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co. Ruggiero, Vincent Ryan (2002) Becoming a Critical Thinker 4th Ed. Boston, New York: Houghton Mifflin Co.

Daily Planner - WSU or personal
Materials for CI 101:
                   One or more 8X11 blue books -available in RSC bookstore
                   Paper punch, mini stapler or paper clips
                   Portfolio -three ring pocket-folder for required assignments
                   WSU Catalog
                   Current WSU Schedule of Courses

Major Topics/Goals:
CI 101 offers you the opportunity to:
    Focus on successful academic strategies.
    Evaluate your interests and strengths.
    Set realistic goals and objectives to accomplish them.
    Recognize wise choices and make responsible decisions.
    Achieve balance in your life - classes, family, friends, fun, work, and study
    Form valuable relationships with faculty and peers.
    Become involved on campus and in our larger community.

Program Goals Addressed:
This class is for you and about you.
It will:

• offer you, the first year student, information about WSU, its history, purposes, organization, rules and regulations, people, resources, services, and opportunities for student development.

• help you become involved in the campus and larger community.

• increase your self-knowledge.

• provide information on stress, wellness, and positive relationships.

• provide useful instruction on using the University Library.

• help you understand the General Elucidation Requirements.

• offer information on your chosen major and insight into additional fields.

• help you devise an academic plan for next semester and the future.

• encourage campus involvement/ volunteerism.

• require in-class participation, writings, and activities.

• provide occasions to meet with an Advisor and discuss progress and future plans.

Student Learning Outcome and Related Assessments:
(class exercises repeatedly combine to accomplish these )

• Adjusting to Wichita State University
  College Student Inventory
  Journal Entries
  Informational Interviews
  Event Papers
  Meeting with faculty, ad visors, presenters.

• Developing a better understanding of the learning process
  Journal Entries
  Study Skills Assignments
  Interviews
  Time Management
  In class participation, presentations, writing, activities
  Research papers
  Oral class presentations

• Acquiring essential academic survival skills.
  Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  Interviews
  Time Management
  In class participation, writings, and  activities
  Meet with an academic advisor
  Building a tentative schedule
  Research paper presentation

Class Expectations for Success:
Attendance is vital to your success in all classes.
Being in class and on time is expected.
          More than three excused absences will result in the loss of one letter grade.
Assignments are due on time.
          There are no make-ups for missed quizzes or final.
          Late journals lose 10 points.
          Late required papers lose 25 points.

Academic Honesty:
All work submitted for this course must be your own. Please read and understand the policy and penalties as outlined in the Wichita State University Catalog. (pp. 27,28).

WSU Policy statement re: cell phones, pagers.
Student cell phonies and pagers must be turned off during class times.
Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.  

ADA:
If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, contact the Office of Disability Services (DSS), 150 Grace Wilkie Annex. (phone: 978-5948). DSS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary for you. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DSS without your written permission.