Text: CBU 101 Textbook, as well as handouts and posts on Moodle. Eggers, Dave. (2006). What is the What. New York: Vintage Books.

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1 CBU 101 Orientation to Christian Brothers University Orientation is for all first year students. The purpose of the course is to bring about the best possible transition from high school to university life at Christian Brothers University. Successful completion of CBU 101 is required for graduation from Christian Brothers University. Pass/Fail Grading. One semester; zero credit Instructors: Ms. Justin Bowles and Ms. Shelby Roberts Academic Advisors, Office of Academic Services 37 Barry Hall and Text: CBU 101 Textbook, as well as handouts and posts on Moodle. Eggers, Dave. (2006). What is the What. New York: Vintage Books. The primary goal of this course is to help students succeed academically, personally, and socially in the first semester and subsequent semesters at Christian Brothers University. Student Outcomes: Students will demonstrate ability to communicate appropriately orally and in writing. Students will demonstrate ability to manage time and structure a schedule after meeting with their advisors, departments and academic schools. Students will demonstrate knowledge of academic integrity. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the Lasallian tradition of faith, service, and community. Class Attendance: Students must attend class regularly. According to the CBU catalog, if a student misses 20% of the classes of a course, the professor can assign a failing grade. Remember, this class is required for graduation. If you are an athlete, it is your responsibility to let Ms. Bowles or Ms. Roberts and your Peer Counselor know when you ll miss for athletic events prior to you missing class. You must be present to be marked present. This means no phone/laptop/tablet in use during class and do not do homework for other classes during CBU 101. You are expected to participate and show the same respect to your Peer Counselor as your professors. Your Peer Counselors will take attendance, but it is YOUR responsibility to be aware when roll is being taken and make sure you are counted present. Student s Responsibility: All students are responsible for attending class, completing assignments and participating. This will require that the student keep up with the various class meeting locations that will be sent via and Moodle. It will also require that assignments are completed and submitted through the Moodle Course Management System. Students are expected to participate in course discussions with the Fresh Reads discussion group leaders, Peer Counselors, department chairs, formation leaders, administrators, and other faculty of Orientation. 1

2 Topics Class Days Assignments Opening Speaker (Panel) University Fresh Reads Discussion see attached sheet for location What to expect Monday morning and the transition from High School to College with Peer Counselors Saturday Aug. 22 Review Syllabus for CBU 101 and other classes Moodle Course Management System Discuss etiquette in the classroom and meeting with professors Campus Resources Discuss time management and My Schedule assignment Time Management Goal Setting Concerns about the transition & dealing with those concerns Meet Your Majors with Department Chairs and faculty Learning Styles In-class Study Skills Note Taking Active Reading Who is your academic advisor? You can find out who your academic advisor is by visiting BannerWeb, checking Student Records, under your Academic Transcript or checking on DegreeWorks through BannerWeb. Faith Service Community The S.O.S. board will discuss September of Service Discuss Mission & Identity and CBU s core values Test Taking Skills and Strategies; using the resources on campus The Writing Center, The Math Center, and other tutoring services Responsible Behavior of a College Student What are the rules, what is just smart, and what is the law? Discuss Think About It assignment Preparation for Midterms discussion led by Peer Counselors Essay Writing Strategies led by Writing Center Consultants and Dr. Panetta Writing Center Information Plagiarism and Cheating Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 the Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Fall Break- NO CLASS October 20 Essay for What is the What must be submitted to freshreads@cbu.edu by 8/31 Introduce yourself on Moodle by 9/1; Complete My Schedule on pg on 9/1; Attend Academic Convocation in the theater 8/27 at 5:00 pm. **PCs will take attendance My Revised Schedule pg due 9/8; your PC will check your schedule. Advisor Meeting sheet (found in Moodle) to be completed and given to PC on 9/29. Complete Think About It by 10/27. CIRP Survey must be completed online by 10/27. 2

3 In-class reflection writing assignment and discussion: How is it going? How did you do on your mid-terms? What changes do you need to make to be successful in the second half of the semester? Discuss What I like about CBU Presentations What is the What -follow up on the book prior to Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng s visit. Advising and Registration meet with your academic school and advising coordinators to discuss Degree Works and planning for the Spring 2015 semester Information Literacy with the Library Sustainability and Study Abroad -- Led by Dr. Jordan and Sustainability committee, as well as Dr. Forsdick and students who have studied abroad Formation and Final Exam Preparation Final Exam preparations What I like about CBU Presentations Oct. 27 classroom Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1 Dec. 8 your PC What I like about CBU Presentation is due to PC by 12/1. Attend What is the What lecture at Creative Arts Bldg, Tiger Lane, 11/5 at 7:00pm **PCs will take attendance Based on your major, you will complete a review of an article that you find on the library database. Due in Moodle on 11/25. Final Reflection assignment should be posted to Moodle Due 12/8. Moodle and CBU 101 will be set up on the Moodle Course Management System. It is your responsibility to keep up with the course announcements and assignments that are posted on Moodle. If you have a question about Moodle, contact Ms. Justin Bowles at justin.bowles@cbu.edu or Mrs. Shelby Roberts at shelby.roberts@cbu.edu. You are responsible for reading and responding to your CBU . There are lots of important announcements that will come from the Registrar s Office, the Business Office, and from Academic Services. Also, your professors will contact you through your CBU , as it is the official that CBU uses. READ IT!!! Faculty: There are two primary professors for this course, Ms. Justin Bowles and Mrs. Shelby Roberts, who are responsible for assigning a grade; however, there are several other faculty: your Peer Counselor, your department chairs and deans, Dr. Emily Forsdick, Campus Ministry, Ms. Melody Nabors, the Writing Center tutors, the Library Staff, Dr. Ben Jordan, and the Sustainability Committee. You are expected to give each presenter and faculty member the utmost respect, attention, and courtesy. No texting, Facebooking, Tweeting, instagramming, talking, or sleeping. Respect yourself by treating the faculty of this class with respect. 3

4 Accommodations: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, you must be registered with the Office of Disability Services. Contact Dean Karen Conway-Barnett at kconway@cbu.edu or if you need to register or pick up your accommodations sheets for this semester. (Do this for all of your classes.) Academic Honesty: Students are expected to conduct themselves in a moral, mature, honest nature. Failure to meet that expectation will be dealt with accordingly. This includes being dishonest to the professor, plagiarism, cheating, etc. Assignments: All work that has been assigned is done thoughtfully, and students are expected to complete it in a timely manner. There will be NO late assignments accepted. No negotiations. Grades: CBU 101 is a Pass/Fail class, and for a student to pass, he/she must have a 70% average. This grade is based on assignments completed and participation (which means you must be here physically and intellectually ). Your grade will be based on the following: Participation (including Moodle Posts) Service (CBU Serves at Welcome Back Weekend) Schedules (how you spend your week and how you should spend your week) Advisor Meeting Campus Clarity Think About It What I like about CBU presentation What is the What Essay (due by 8/31) Attending What is the What presentation (11/5 at 7:00 pm) Library Assignment In class assignments: Midterm Reflection Final Reflection Total 100 pts. total 100 pts. 100 pts. 50 pts. 50 pts pts. Outside of Class Events: There are two events outside of CBU 101 that are required: (1) CBU Serves during Welcome Back Weekend (2) Academic Convocation: 8/27/15 at 5:00pm in the University (3) Valentino Achak Deng and Dave Eggers speak at the Creative Arts Building in Tiger Lane: November 5, 7:00 pm Service One of CBU s core values is service, and so we incorporate this into our First Year Experience and CBU 101. You must participate in CBU Serves, September of Service, or another project scheduled by Academic Services. You may participate in all; however, at least one project is needed for a grade in CBU 101. The Syllabus: The syllabus may be revised, adapted, or modified throughout the semester to better sever the needs and objectives of the class. Any changes that include additional readings or assignments will be presented to the students in a timely manner. 4

5 PC Leader PC Group number Room Assignment Alex Blossman 1 BU 103 April Ricks 2 BU 111 Brianna Berg 3 BU 101 Carlton Moore 4 AH 155 Garrett Mitchell 5 BU 222 Hailey McKinney 6 BU 223 Jazmin Castillo 7 BU 224 Jeni Davidson 8 BU 225 Jonathan Lo 9 AH 153 Ken Guy 10 BU 226 Leanna Kennon 11 BU 357 Lydonia Brown 12 BU 358 Maria Dopico 13 LLC 104 Morgan Harper 14 BU 104 Reva Obenchain 15 AH 005 Ryan Abramovitz 16 BU 102 Samantha Bennett 17 CW 105 Tayler Hildreth 18 CW 309 Taylor Flake 19 CW 320 Taylor Melton 20 BU 218 5