exo

CHEMISTRY 502: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

Extended Orientation (EXO 001)Fall 2014COORDINATOR: Megan Noltemeyer

Office: Deans Office, Old Centre

Phone: 238-5341

E-mail: [email protected] sessions will be held in the Library Training Lab in the lower level of the Library unless

noted below.OBJECTIVES: The goals of Centres Orientation Program are to help you make a successful transition into college and to help you make the most of the Centre experience. Our help comes in two forms, challenge and support. At Centre, you will find both elements in academics, in the many campus activities available, and in your personal circumstances as a new student. We hope that you have arrived at Centre open to change and anticipating challenges to your abilities, habits, and goals. Since we know that challenge and change are often difficult, we have created an orientation program designed to equip you with the important information you will need to be successful at Centre and to assist you in realizing your educational goals. The five-day orientation occurring prior to the fall term is the first step in this process, where you will learn about the campus community and prepare for the beginning of classes. Extended Orientation will occur in the first half of the fall term with more comprehensive information about how to succeed academically at Centre. The entire orientation process will lead you to:

1) be proactive in your own education

2) learn about college and academic resources and how to live on campus

3) develop a strong sense of the Centre community

4) have a strong notion of personal and social responsibility

5) learn specific skills necessary for academic success by applying information to your on-going coursework

6) develop further by reflecting on your academic, social, and personal well-being

REQUIREMENTS of EXTENDED ORIENTATION:All incoming students have been registered for a section of the Extended Orientation course. In order to successfully complete the course, you must attend all of the sessions and complete all

assignments. Students who do not complete the course will have one credit-hour of U calculated in their

GPA and added to their transcript.Attendance: Attendance and participation in Extended Orientation is required. Attendance is required at every

meeting and attendance is monitored closely by the instructors. The full schedule of Extended Orientationfollows so you are aware of the weekly schedule and your responsibilities. Please note that there may be more than one class commitment during the same week, so read the schedule carefully.If you must miss an Extended Orientation class due to illness, it is your responsibility to:

1) Contact the session instructor immediately by e-mail (contact information is included in the schedule), AND

2) Receive an excuse from the college physician or physician assistant in order to be rescheduled for another class.

Missing a class for any reason other than illness requires you to contact Megan Noltemeyer at [email protected] or at 238-5341 the day of the missed class. Please do not assume that you will be able to make up any EXO class and realize that you may be at risk of failing Extended Orientation.

Moodle: Extended Orientation assignments will be provided through Moodle. You should log in

to Moodle at least once per week in order to review assignment requirements, due dates, and

receive additional resource material for classes. You will also be using Moodle to turn in your

work throughout the term.

Classroom Behavior: Students are asked to exhibit classroom behavior that is respectful and considerate of the others in the class and not distracting or disruptive to instructors. Please arrive on time and turn off cell phones. You will be dismissed at the end of the class, so please do not pack up your materials until you have been dismissed.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES: All sessions will be held in the Library Training Lab in the lower level of the Library unless noted below. Week 1: September 1st September 5th

Library Session I, CentreNet & Information Technology Services (ITS)Contact Person: Carrie Frey, Head of Reference & Instruction

[email protected] or 238.5275

An introduction of Library staff, discussion of services and resources available, overview of the Library website, help in developing research or paper topics, and planning paper writing and research. Additionally, this session will review the primary features of the student portal in CentreNet. Centrenet is the secure Internet portal for the Centre community. ITS will also provide an overview of technology resources and services. Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to identify key Library resources and services.

Students will be able to locate Library service points for assistance from the Library staff.

Students will be able to easily and comfortably navigate the CentreNet student portal. Students will know the variety of technology support services available at Centre College. Week 2: September 8th September 12th

Library Session II

Contact Person: Carrie Frey, Head of Reference & Instruction


Looking to do well on your research project? This session will include information on: use of databases and research guides, effective search techniques, thesis development,citation rules, styles and sources.

Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to identify key terms to be used in searching the online catalog and a Library database.

Students will be able to search the online catalog, find a book, and locate it on the shelf and search a library database to find an article.

Students will be able to locate the style guides on the library website and use the MLA style guide to complete a proper citation for a book and for an article.Week 3: September 15th September 19th

Time Management Session

Contact Person: RA Staff Member

or

Megan Noltemeyer, Academic Affairs Fellow


Time management, balancing priorities, and thinking about alternative ways to study are the top things Seniors wished they had known more about as new students. Students will attend a hall program on this topic with their Resident Assistant.Learning Objectives:

Students will realize his/her own time management styles and he/she resists (or surrenders to) procrastination.

Students will be able to identify techniques for managing activities and his/her personal schedule.

Week 3: Thursday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m.

New Student Book Author Convocation Frank X. Walker

Note: You must have your ID card to swipe in and swipe out of the Convocation in order to receive EXO and Convocation credit. Attendance will be reviewed through the Convocation system records.

The Convocation with the new student book author, Frank X. Walker, is required for all new students. The Convocation will occur on Thursday, September 18th at 7:30 pm in Newlin Hall. Please make special note of the date and time of this Convocation when you receive your Convocation schedule or check on Moodle for additional information.Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to relate information from the Convocation to the new student book.

Week 4: September 22nd September 26th

Center for Career & Professional Development SessionContact Person: Joy Asher, Director of Center for Career & Professional Development

[email protected] or 238.5284The Center for Career & Professional Development staff will introduce the services and resources available through their office and explain how you can get started now to prepare for a lifetime of career success and satisfaction.


Students will identify interest areas based on a short interest inventory as the first step in exploring careers. Students will be able to utilize CentreWorks to locate an internship. Students will learn about the services available in the Center for Career & Professional Development, including career counseling, internships, and resume writing.BY October 3rd - Progress Report Meeting with your Advisor

Contact: Your Orientation Assistant (OA) or Academic Advisor

Your OA will be in touch with you to schedule a meeting to discuss your progress in classes to date. You should meet with your advisor before Friday, October 3, 2014.


Students will understand the purpose of progress reporting.

Students will recognize his/her current class performance in the first 4 weeks of classes.

Students will engage with advisors to strengthen the ongoing advising relationship. Students will learn to utilize progress reports with self-appraisal of academic performance to determine strategies for improvement.BY October 31st - Completion of AlcoholEDU AND Haven independently on-line

Contact Person: Kathy Jones, Director of Parsons Student Health Center


Students will complete the second part of the on-line educational programs AlcoholEDU AND Haven. Note that students complete part I of AlcoholEDU AND Haven prior to arriving on campus. You should complete the second part of the on-line educational programs no later than Friday, October 31, 2014.Learning Objectives:

AlcoholEDU: Students will have a baseline of knowledge and decision-making strategies regarding alcohol use.

Students will be prepared to identify and/or assist someone who has alcohol poisoning.

Students will establish a plan for responsible decisions about alcohol.

Students will reflect on their personal attitudes and behaviors related to alcohol and will be able to address misperceptions of others drinking related behaviors.

Haven:

Students will be able to recognize signs of sexual/relationship violence and stalking.

Students will know where and how to get help.

Students will recognize barriers to bystander action

Students will be able to identify ways bystanders can intervene and support others. PAGE

exo

Documents