WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF URI 101?

URI 101 Instructor TrainingAugust 27th, 2013TOPICS TO COVERUnderstanding course goals and syllabusPre-Scheduled PresentationsHealth & Safety, Library

2) Course materials - http://www.uri.edu/uri101/

3) Course priorities and expectationsMAP-WorksAcademic AdvisingType FocusCivic Engagement/ ServiceDiversity

4) ResourcesEarly Alert ServicesAcademic Enhancement CenterMentors CSV 302

5) UC Staff Contacts2URI 101 GOALSEstablished in 1995 to aid adjustment to collegeHelp students connect with major (learning community classes)Explore personal interests/skills/personality for majorGet to know faculty and peersUnderstand scholarship and culture of majorDefine and develop skills for academic success

Enhance all academic experiencesInternships, study away, tutoring, service learning, involvement, campus resources

Provide a safe place to ask questions3MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS TIMELearning CommunitiesAppropriate classes for majorConnect major to URI 101 contentEncourage collaborative and integrative assignmentsShare syllabus developmentWriting, reading, library assignments, journals, case studies, service learning (civic engagement)Common assignments across all sections:Blog for common reading: Calebs Crossing TypeFocusDiversity WeekMAP-WorksCivic Engagement ProjectCampus Involvement and Resource projects

4Understanding StudentsMAP-Works Transition Survey - Week 3 (launch Sept 20 and close Oct 13)

Most important is the one-on-one meeting between students and faculty to review MAP-Works results. Please add this to your syllabus. The training will focus on how to discuss results with students in your individual meetings

56Information CollectedAcademic IntegrationAcademic Self-EfficacyBasic Academic BehaviorsAdvanced Academic BehaviorsCommitment to EducationSelf-AssessmentCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsSelf-DisciplineTime ManagementHealth and WellnessFinancial IssuesProfile InformationGender and race/ethnicityEntrance exam scores# credit hours enrolledCumulative GPACredit Hours EarnedSocial IntegrationHomesicknessPeer ConnectionsLiving Environment (on/off campus)Roommate RelationshipsCampus InvolvementMAP-Works Lessons LearnedHomesickness a real issueSeparation vs. DistressDistress negatively correlated to Fall term GPAStudy hours less than neededExample: 50% of the students in the Arts & Sciences reported they spent less than 10 hours per week studying outside of class.Faculty contact associated with:Greater Satisfaction with URIGreater Social IntegrationGreater Academic Integration

7MapWorks Training ScheduleFor first-time instructors only: Senate Chambers, 3rd floor MUTuesday Sept. 10 9:30am-10:30 am Wednesday Sept. 112:00pm-3:00 pmFriday Sept. 13 12:00pm-1:00 pm

Advanced workshops for all instructors on system updates & using the results:Monday, Sept 16 12:00pm Quinn computer lab (215/217)Tuesday, Sept 17 2:00 pm Quinn computer lab (215/217)Friday, Sept 20 9:00am Quinn computer lab (215/217)

8CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYLLABUS Emailed Template- incomplete!

Important personalized information and dates need to be enteredNames and contact information of instructor and mentorAssignment due datesOne-one meeting time for MapWorks reviewGrading protocol for your specific class needsPresentation dates for health and safety, and library (in your email)

Classroom information on your e-campus dashboard rosters too

9PRE-SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONSHealth and Safety / Violence Prevention, Womens Center, Upper College RoadKlabelle@uri.edu

LibraryAssignments to prepare students for presentationsmarymac@uri.edu

Speakers to invite into your classMajor Baker campus safety and security majorbaker@uri.eduMarcia Garcia sustainability marsha@ds.uri.eduTammy Leso internships tleso@uri.edu

10http://www.uri.edu/uri101Course materials (www.uri.edu/uri101) Sections for Students, Faculty, MentorsSelect the readings/topics that you think are important (consider Enhancing Academic Skills at minimum)Quick links at the bottomMAP-Works (https://uri.map-works.com) TypeFocusCommon Reading Blog (www.uri.edu/orientation/commonreading)Civic Engagement (www.uri.edu/volunteer)

11TypeFocusBeing a successful student in the majorType Focus success through self awarenesswww.typefocus.com use access code uri47On-line interest inventory / career servicesHandout in packetSelf assessment personality strengths, careers that fit strengths, values, interests, skillsSetting goals education planSuccess factors time management, readiness, self-efficacy, responsibility, goal persistenceShare best practices for using typefocus today @ 1:00 Roosevelt Great Room

12Academic AdvisingPresentation on your ownReview advising handout pre-registration worksheetE-campusTalking with your advisorImportant dates and tips for successReview curriculum sheetsCreating a potential 4 year academic planNavigating Advising Technology URIadvisement to make appointment with advisor early Oct.Mentors e-campus tutorial in classFreshmen register mid-NovAdvising support programsWalk in, piece of cake, workshops13Important Dates & EventsCommon Reading author Geraldine Brooks Sept 24thStudy Abroad Fair Sept 18, 11-3:00 (MU)Student Involvement Fair Sept 18, 11-3:00 (MU)MapWorks opens Sept 20th close Oct 9thDiversity Week September 30-October 6 (MU)Majors/minors Fair October 9, 3-4:30

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Common ReadingCalebs Crossing by Geraldine BrooksBrooks to visit on September 24th 3:30-4:30p- Brooks to discuss Common Reading with Freshmen in Edwards7:30 pm- Simulcast of Honors Colloquium presentation in Chafee 271Community Blog www.uri.edu/orientation/commonreading15CIVIC ENGAGEMENT16Feinstein ExperienceCommon service experienceIndividual online sign-upwww.uri.edu/volunteer 2012 Snapshot Completed 8750 hours with 27 agencies96% Enjoyed project90% Feel they made a difference96% Plan on staying engaged in the communityAttendanceReflection Assignment

CIVIC ENGAGEMENTStudent LeadershipService Interns & Civic Engagement Leaders (CEL)40 Leaders with average 3.3 GPAFacilitate all projects and lead participants in reflectionConcurrently enrolled in CSV 302 service leadership courseContact Information:Sarah Millersgmiller@uri.edu401-874-7422Roosevelt 00217

EARLY ALERTAlix Moffatt amoffatt@uri.eduLydia Hanhardt lhanhardt@uri.eduwww.uri.edu/earlyalert Transition and Retention Advocate for all First Year StudentsConfidential ReferralsIn-class or out-of-class concerns18ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTERDavid Hayes davidhayes@mail.uri.eduKathryn Crisostomokcrisostomo@uri.eduServices in the AECTutoring, supplemental instruction, academic coaching, writing centerClassroom activity for your URI101In folder and within faculty resources

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URI 101 MENTORSJohn Rooney rooney@uri.edu170 Student Leaders3.4 Average GPARepresent every degree granting college70% are Juniors or Seniors21% are returning mentors

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21FACULTY / MENTOR RELATIONSHIPCreating a PartnershipSyllabus input from mentorWeekly meetingsAssign mentor responsibilities for class presentationsLesson plans activities for class time

Mentors do not grade assignments or view MAP-Works results

Mentor Training & CSV 302

Each mentor is required to fulfill a learning contract and submit completed goalsSee supplemental materials for an overview on the topics covered in CSV 302TypeFocusDiversitySelf-ManagementPromoting InvolvementLearning StylesURI Systems (eCampus, email, Sakai etc)

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HELPFUL HINTS FROM FORMER INSTRUCTORS Have funMake a contact sheet of student information right awayMake content relevantUse discussion, paired peer interactions, self-reflection exercises including learning styles inventories and study strategiesFocus on exploration of majorsMake connections between the learning community courses with shared assignmentsUse www.uri.edu/uri101 It is FULL of good information for better facilitation of this course!Use the mentor as an active co-teacher 23PEOPLE TO KNOW24

Graduate Instructors After this presentation- logistical training and guidanceGo over FAQs and concerns new instructors typically haveAll invited.

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