URI 101 Instructor Training

August 27th, 2013

TOPICS TO COVER

1) Understanding course goals and syllabus Pre-Scheduled Presentations Health & Safety, Library

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

3) Course priorities and expectations MAP-Works Academic Advising Type Focus Civic Engagement/ Service Diversity

4) Resources Early Alert Services Academic Enhancement Center Mentors – CSV 302

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URI 101 GOALS

Established in 1995 to aid adjustment to college Help students connect with major (learning community classes) Explore personal interests/skills/personality for major Get to know faculty and peers Understand scholarship and culture of major Define and develop skills for academic success

Enhance all academic experiences Internships, study away, tutoring, service learning, involvement,

campus resources

Provide a safe place to ask questions

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MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS TIME

Learning Communities Appropriate classes for major Connect major to URI 101 content Encourage collaborative and integrative assignments Share syllabus development Writing, reading, library assignments, journals, case studies,

service learning (civic engagement)

Common assignments across all sections: Blog for common reading: Caleb’s Crossing TypeFocus Diversity Week MAP-Works Civic Engagement Project Campus Involvement and Resource projects 4

Understanding Students

MAP-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

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Information CollectedInformation Collected

Academic Integration– Academic Self-Efficacy– Basic Academic Behaviors– Advanced Academic Behaviors– Commitment to Education

Academic Integration– Academic Self-Efficacy– Basic Academic Behaviors– Advanced Academic Behaviors– Commitment to Education

Self-Assessment– Communication Skills– Analytical Skills– Self-Discipline– Time Management– Health and Wellness– Financial Issues

Self-Assessment– Communication Skills– Analytical Skills– Self-Discipline– Time Management– Health and Wellness– Financial Issues

Profile Information– Gender and race/ethnicity– Entrance exam scores– # credit hours enrolled– Cumulative GPA– Credit Hours Earned

Profile Information– Gender and race/ethnicity– Entrance exam scores– # credit hours enrolled– Cumulative GPA– Credit Hours Earned

Social Integration– Homesickness– Peer Connections– Living Environment (on/off

campus)– Roommate Relationships– Campus Involvement

Social Integration– Homesickness– Peer Connections– Living Environment (on/off

campus)– Roommate Relationships– Campus Involvement

MAP-Works Lessons Learned

Homesickness a real issue Separation vs. Distress Distress negatively correlated to Fall term GPA

Study hours less than needed Example: 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 URI Greater Social Integration Greater Academic Integration

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MapWorks Training Schedule

For first-time instructors only: Senate Chambers, 3rd floor MU Tuesday Sept. 10        9:30am-10:30 am

Wednesday Sept. 11     2:00pm-3:00 pm

Friday 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)

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYLLABUS Emailed Template- incomplete!

Important personalized information and dates need to be entered Names and contact information of instructor and mentor Assignment due dates One-one meeting time for MapWorks review Grading protocol for your specific class needs Presentation dates for health and safety, and library (in your

email)

Classroom information on your e-campus dashboard – rosters too

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PRE-SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Health and Safety / Violence Prevention, Women’s Center, Upper College RoadKlabelle@uri.edu

Library

Assignments to prepare students for presentations

marymac@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

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http://www.uri.edu/uri101Course materials (www.uri.edu/uri101)

Sections for Students, Faculty, Mentors Select the readings/topics that you think are important

(consider Enhancing Academic Skills at minimum) Quick links at the bottom

MAP-Works (https://uri.map-works.com) TypeFocus Common Reading Blog (

www.uri.edu/orientation/commonreading) Civic Engagement (www.uri.edu/volunteer)

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TypeFocus

Being a successful student in the majorType Focus – success through self awareness

www.typefocus.com use access code “uri47” On-line interest inventory / career services Handout in packet

Self assessment – personality strengths, careers that fit strengths, values, interests, skills

Setting goals – education plan Success factors – time management, readiness, self-efficacy,

responsibility, goal persistence

Share best practices for using typefocus – today @ 1:00 Roosevelt Great Room

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Academic Advising

Presentation – on your own Review advising handout – pre-registration worksheet

E-campus Talking with your advisor Important dates and tips for success

Review curriculum sheets Creating a potential 4 year academic plan Navigating Advising Technology –

URIadvisement to make appointment with advisor early Oct. Mentors e-campus tutorial in class

Freshmen register mid-Nov Advising support programs

Walk in, piece of cake, workshops13

Important Dates & Events

Common Reading author Geraldine Brooks – Sept 24th

Study Abroad Fair – Sept 18, 11-3:00 (MU)

Student Involvement Fair – Sept 18, 11-3:00 (MU)

MapWorks opens – Sept 20th – close Oct 9th

Diversity Week – September 30-October 6 (MU)

Majors/minors Fair – October 9, 3-4:30

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Common Reading

Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks Brooks to visit on September 24th 3:30-4:30p- Brooks to discuss Common

Reading with Freshmen in Edwards 7:30 pm- Simulcast of Honors Colloquium

presentation in Chafee 271 Community Blog

www.uri.edu/orientation/commonreading

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

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Feinstein Experience Common service experience Individual online sign-up www.uri.edu/volunteer

2012 Snapshot Completed 8750 hours with 27 agencies 96% Enjoyed project 90% Feel they made a difference 96% Plan on staying engaged in the community

Attendance Reflection Assignment

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Student Leadership Service Interns & Civic Engagement Leaders (CEL) 40 Leaders with average 3.3 GPA Facilitate all projects and lead participants in reflection Concurrently enrolled in CSV 302 service leadership course

Contact Information: Sarah Miller sgmiller@uri.edu 401-874-7422 Roosevelt 002

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EARLY ALERT

Alix Moffatt – amoffatt@uri.edu

Lydia Hanhardt – lhanhardt@uri.edu

www.uri.edu/earlyalert Transition and Retention Advocate for all

First Year Students Confidential Referrals In-class or out-of-class concerns

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ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER

David Hayes

davidhayes@mail.uri.edu

Kathryn Crisostomo

kcrisostomo@uri.edu Services in the AEC

Tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic coaching, writing center

Classroom activity for your URI101 In folder and within faculty resources

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URI 101 MENTORS

John Rooney rooney@uri.edu 170 Student Leaders 3.4 Average GPA Represent every degree granting college 70% are Juniors or Seniors 21% are returning mentors

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FACULTY / MENTOR RELATIONSHIP

Creating a Partnership• Syllabus input from mentor• Weekly meetings• Assign mentor responsibilities for class presentations• Lesson 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 goals

See supplemental materials for an overview on the topics covered in CSV 302

TypeFocus Diversity Self-Management Promoting Involvement Learning Styles URI Systems (eCampus, email, Sakai etc)

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HELPFUL HINTS FROM FORMER INSTRUCTORS

Have fun Make a contact sheet of student information right away Make content relevant

Use discussion, paired peer interactions, self-reflection exercises including learning styles inventories and study strategies

Focus on exploration of majors Make connections between the learning community

courses with shared assignments Use www.uri.edu/uri101 It is FULL of good information for

better facilitation of this course! Use the mentor as an active co-teacher

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PEOPLE TO KNOW

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Graduate Instructors

After this presentation- logistical training and guidance

Go over FAQs and concerns new instructors typically have

All invited.

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