The following schedule is especially subject to change according to the needs of the class. I will announce any changes to this schedule should the need present itself.
| W |
September 5 |
Introductions: Why are we here? |
| M |
September 10 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
September 12 |
Visualizing the ideal UMD and understanding the real one
TASK: The Ethical Self-Interest Survey |
| M |
September 17 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
September 19 |
Learning Styles
The Purpose of a Liberal Arts Education: "http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Eclasa/cla1001/main/index.htm"
TASK: Complete the learning styles inventory in the New Student Guide and discuss results. |
| M |
September 24 |
Choosing majors and careers. Guest speaker: Janet Pribyl, UMD's Career Services Center. |
| W |
September 26 |
Setting goals.
TASK: Begin major exploration assignment. Formulate questions about majors and goals. |
| M |
October 1 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
October 3 |
Studying Abroad from UMD: Guest Speaker from the International Education Office
Cultural Event Response Papers are due. |
| M |
October 8 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
October 10 |
Getting into Major Exploration
TASK: Major Exploration Worksheets and visit to UMD Major/Minor Expo in the Kirby Student Center |
| M |
October 15 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
October 17 |
Major Exploration presentations
Do you want to earn points for writing an Opinion Piece?
Today is the deadline for letting me know and deciding on a topic. |
| M |
October 22 |
Web Page Workshop
TASK: Meet in Kirby Plaza 143 to get the basics on web-page development. |
| W |
October 24 |
Major Exploration presentations
Major exploration reports are due
Web pages are due
Opinion Piece is due. |
| M | November 5 |
Final Group Study Practicum and Semester Re-cap |
There will be on additional class meeting or social event to be determined by instructors and/or students some time between October 25th and the end of the semester.