7/11/2001

Freshman Seminar

Goals and Objectives

The purpose of the Freshman Seminar is to integrate first year students into the academic and social life of the University of Scranton.

Goal # 1 Students will develop skills that contribute to life-long learning.

Objectives:The successful student will be able to:

1. Articulate personal and academic interests and link these to U of S opportunities. 

2. Develop and evaluate a realistic schedule, integrating responsibilities in all areas of their lives..

3. Converse effectively with faculty and peers about academic opportunities.

4. Set realistic academic goals.

5. Identify university resources and policies necessary for the accomplishment of personal academic goals –especially the U of S. Academic Code of Honesty.

6. Articulate an understanding of the Jesuit and Catholic identity of the University of Scranton.

Goal #2: Students will develop strategies to process information and communicate clearly and effectively.

Objectives:The successful student will be able to

1.Identify and convey the main ideas and major details in a lecture. 

2.Use different study strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of each.

3.Present clear, organized written assignments that address specific issues.