Post on 28-Dec-2015
International Student Orientation:
Academic and Classroom Culture
Sharon Salinger, Dean, Division of Undergraduate Education
Take a moment to introduce yourself to the person on your left, on your right, in front and in back.
SyllabusWhat is that??
Every class will have one Sample SyllabusContract between faculty and students
Goals for the courseLecture topicsReading and written assignmentsGradingExaminations—dates and timesFaculty office hoursHow to contact the faculty and teaching assistantsMost likely the syllabus will be posted on EEE not
handed out in paper form
EEEElectronic Educational Environment
(preview)
ALL of your classes are on EEE.“My EEE” : lists all of your classes.
EEE Example
Faculty Office HoursAll faculty have them
Posted on the syllabus and maybe elsewhere in the course EEE site--course syllabus
Reasons to GoGet to know your professorFaculty need to know you are engaged in the courseGet your questions answered about the course
Faculty Office HoursPreparation
Be on time!!!First come first served vs. appointmentBe prepared with specific questions about the
course
Etiquette (What to do)Title: Professor or Dr.Let them see you’re there – wait for them to invite
you inTell them who you are – name, year, majorUse the time wisely – get your questions answered
Faculty when students don’t show up.
Students who went to Faculty Office Hours
Academic Assistance Writing Assistance:
Writing Center
Tutoring (General or School-based): LARC
Study Groups:Some classes will recommend or require them.How do you find a study group?
Sometimes instructor forms them.Ask students sitting around you.If there is a chat room portion of the course on EEE,
ask there.
AttendanceAttendance:
Some instructors pay attention to attendance; others do not.
You may lose credit for not attending or for being late to class.
What to do if you need to miss class.Find someone in class with whom you can exchange
names and email as contact in case you or they need to miss class.
Contact them for the notes for the class you missed If an emergency causes you to miss an assignment or an
exam, email the professor as soon as you can and be prepared to show documentation for the problem.
To email your professor
Not this way:
yo dude. it is me. in ur clss. can’t b there. lol
This way:Dear Professor [name],
This is Sharon Salinger. I am in your History 20b class on M,W,F at 2pm. My TA’s name is John Brown. I will miss class/exam next week because of a conflict with a mandatory performance off campus. I will bring confirmation from my instructor. How can I arrange a make up?
Thank you, Sharon Salinger
Address the faculty professionally.Use standard EnglishIdentify yourself and the course you have with this instructor
ParticipationParticipation:
Ask questions in class.Answer questions in class.Work in small groups.OK to take notes on laptop in class if
instructor allows computers.TURN OFF CELL PHONES - NO USING CELL
PHONES IN CLASS
Finding Your Classes
Finding your classes: University Registrar Page (reg.uci.edu)
Home page interactive campus map (uci.edu)
UCI Map - Android app
UCI Map - iPhone app
IPG Mentor Mini Class Tours (Wed. 9/25/13 10-3)
Mini Quiz
Name 2 things that are on your class syllabus.
Where can you find a list of all of your classes?
What are 2 reasons to go to office hours?
Where can you go if you need help with writing an essay?
What can happen if you do not attend class?
What is one way to participate in class?
What is 1 way to find your classroom?