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EDPS 490B – Life Skills: Strategies for Success Syllabus Fall, 2005 Instructors: Penny Asay, MA Office: Counseling and Psychological Services Eunha Kim, MA Colleen Maguire, MA Office Hours: By Appointment Marty Green, M.S.W. Emily Williams, Psy.D. Phone: 494-6995 EDPS 490B – Life Skills: Strategies for Success is a one (1) credit class for first-year students. This course is designed to introduce students to Purdue University and to the unique developmental challenges of the university experience. Life Skills endeavors to provide students with essential skills necessary for successful academic and life achievement and satisfaction. The course also provides students with peer support through creating a connection between diverse students. Course Objectives 1. Promote academic performance and success through building essential college adjustment skills. 2. Provide a general introduction to the university and its resources. 3. Assist students in establishing and maintaining connections with other students. 4. Explore essential areas of identity development. Course Requirements Attendance Contribution to and participation in class discussions and exercises Passport Interview completion Readings as assigned Exercises as assigned Attendance Attendance is required. Each class missed will result in your grade being lowered five (5) points. This policy reflects the importance of the material from each class. Class absence for sport participation is excused only with an authorized letter from your coach.Class Contribution The success of the class also depends on the “team effort” of the class. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to contribute your thoughts and opinions and to listen to diverse points of view. Your participation in both coming to class and “speaking up” will make the class enjoyable and rewarding and will count toward your class contribution points. Passport Interviews We have chosen the Passport metaphor as representative of your adventurous journey through Purdue. You will undoubtedly encounter some very new experiences along the way, and a big part of the Life Skills class involves giving you a head start in connecting up with some important aspects of Purdue life. There will be three passport interviews for you to complete. These will involve designated people in the Purdue community. You will be asked to meet with these people, ask them some assigned questions, and then reflect in writing about your experience. Passport interviews are due as indicated in the syllabus and will be returned to you the following week. Check your course outline for details. Good luck and have a good trip! Course Readings and Exercises You will be assigned various readings, along with a variety of exercises as they pertain to the class topics. Generally, assigned exercises will be due the following class. You are responsible to have read the assigned materials prior to class. Grading Policy Point Distribution 90 – 100 points = A Passport Interviews 15 points 80 – 89 points = B Attendance 30 points 70 – 79 points = C Text Readings & Exercises 25 points 60 – 69 points = D Class Contribution 30 points Below 60 points = F TOTAL 100 pointsCOURSE OBJECTIVES, OUTLINE AND ASSIGNMENTS Class #1 Introduction and Orientation to Life Skills & Tuesday, August 23 Foundation and Goals for Success Objectives: Provide orientation to each other, to instructor, and to the course. Provide information regarding course requirements and class policies. Identify key issues in successful transition to college. Define concepts of goals, self-responsibility, and self-efficacy. Tools: Syllabus Name Tags Ice breaker Self Assessment – Foundations of Success Personal Development Grid Assignments: Self Assessment – Foundations of Success (if not completed in class) Personal Development Grid Deadlines for Today: None Class #2 Thursday, August 25 Introduction to College Life as a Student Athlete Objectives: Develop greater awareness of the role and function of Athletic Department staff. Tools: Guest speaker – Morgan Burke, Athletic Director Assignments: None Deadlines for Today: None Class #3 Tuesday, August 30 Panel: Athletics Department Staff Objectives: Develop greater awareness of various aspects of functioning of the athletic department. Tools: Roger Blalock, Senior Associate Athletics Director Nancy Cross, Associate Athletics Director Glenn Tompkins, Senior Associate Athletics Director Jay Cooperider, Assistant Athletics Director Greg Christopher, Assistant Athletics Director Ed Howat, Assistant Athletics Director Barb Kapp, Assistant Athletics Director Steve Simmerman, Assistant Athletics Director Dr. Jeff Bolin, Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Chris Sahley, Faculty Athletics Representative Assignments: None Deadlines for Today: NoneClass #4 Thursday, September 1 Foundations and Goals for Success (continued) & Procrastination: Digging a Hole and Falling In Objectives: Identify typical first year hurdles. Develop understanding of goal-setting principles. Learn the various sources of procrastination, including the “Five Funky Fears.” Develop self-awareness and strategies to minimize procrastination Tools: First Years Hurdles “Thought Cycle” discussion, including the “Five Funky Fears” Exercise 4.1 “Your Procrastination Profile” Assignments: Passport Interview #1 – Professor, Due September 8 Deadlines for Today: Self Assessment – Foundations of Success Personal Development Grid Class #5 Tuesday, September 6 Motivation: Shifting Gears Objectives: Identify key sources of motivation Develop an understanding of motivational conflict Understand and apply these concepts to the process surrounding behavior change Tools: Success lecture on motivation and behavior change Assignments: None Deadlines for Today: None Class #6 Thursday, September 8 Time Management Objectives: Develop a working definition of Time. Distinguish long-range planning from weekly planning. Develop strategy for weekly scheduling. Tools: Weekly Planning Time Management Activity Assignments: Passport Interview #2 – University Academic Advisor, Due September 15 Complete


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