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UNIV-101: The Drexel Experience

UNIV 101 is a mandatory course designed to maximize the student's potential to succeed in the classroom and to manage the challenges presented in college and professional life.

Syllabus revised: October 28, 2009

Class Sessions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Updates: New Mandatory Event: Non-Violent Sexuality

Learning Objectives

This is a "how to" course -- how to be a successful college student. We are going to give you an opportunity to learn about and to talk about some basic skills, and things that will help you get through the next four years (and the ensuing sixty).

By the end of this course, you will have a more realistic idea of what college is like than you had coming in, and will be better prepared to succeed.

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Civic Engagement

As part of this class, you will be required to fulfill a five-hour Civic Engagement obligation. You will hear more about this in the near future, but please be aware that you must complete this by the end of the Winter term.

For more info contact Drexel's Center for Civic Engagement.

One possible course of action is to take part in a pledge drive for WHYY, the local NPR station. For more information, please contact Gideon Umile at gumile@whyy.org.

Civic Engagement Reflection Guide

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Mandatory Events

There are a few events you must attend, attendance will affect your grade.

Meet the DIGM Faculty

This event will take place in Fall Term. This is you opportunity to meet with each of the Digital Media Faculty and learn a bit about who they are and what they teach. Other guest faculty have been know to show up to this event as well. Pizza will be served.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 6:30pm
Nesbit Hall: Sten Auditorium

Freshman/Senior Breakfast

This event will take place in Fall Term. At this event a select few Seniors will show you their favorite projects, give you their insights into navigating Drexel's Digital Media Program, and be open to answer any of your questions. A Continental Breakfast will be served.

Thursday, October29, 2009, 8:00am
UC-028

Non-Violent Sexuality

This is a University-wide mandatory presentation for UNIV 101 students.

  • Monday, October 19th
    11am: Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone
    4pm: Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone
    8pm: Main Auditorium, Main Building
  • Tuesday, October 20th
    11am: Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone
    4pm: Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone
    8pm: Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone

Approximately 2/3 of the tickets for each show have been put on hold via Ticketleap.com so that students can reserve their seats. Please use the following link to access the site where students can register for one of the shows and print their ticket: https://drexel.ticketleap.com/UNIV101

REMINDERS:

  • Students must have a printed ticket in order to have a seat in the reserved section.
  • Students who have not reserved their seat at a particular show (or who have forgotten their printed ticket) are welcome to attend on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Students must bring their Drexel Student ID cards, which will be swiped to verify their attendance.
  • Info that they are collecting from students during the Ticketleap registration process includes:
    • First/Last Name
    • Drexel Email Address
    • Student ID
    • UNIV 101 Section
    • College
    This will help in the attendance verification process in case there are any discrepancies and/or forgotten student IDs on the day of the event.

If you have any questions or difficulties in using this system, please contact:

Jennifer P. Johnson
Assistant Director

Center for Civic Engagement
Pennoni Honors College
Drexel University
3210 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
P: 215.895.2097
F: 215.895.6266

2010 Digital Media Annual Review

This event will take place Winter Term. This event showcases the best work from every DIGM class over the past year and is open to students, family and friends. Work hard and maybe your work will be shown.

More details to come

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Homework

Fall Term: Cultural Passport Presentation

In goups of 7 students you must use your cultural passport for a weekend afternoon and see some sites in Philadelphia. Photo document your day and keep notes of how you got around ( taxi, train, bus...), where you ate, what you saw and your collective thoughts on the whole experience.

Make a presentation using docs.google.com. The first slide must contain:

  • Photo of group in front of main destination
  • Name of Main Destination
  • Names of all Students in Group

Share the completed presentation with me (google account: twf23.drexel@gmail.com ) by Nov. 18. Each team will be given 5 minutes to make their presentation. you will be timed.

Due: Nov 18

Presentations: Dec. 3

Winter Term: Civic Engagement

Info to come

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Grading Policy

NOTE: All students are required to check this web site at least once a week for latest class info and updates.

Grades are based upon attendance, homework assignments and participation.

Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend all classes and strictly adhere to the project due dates.

Lack of participation in class discussions will count against your grade.

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Attendance Policy

Students are allowed one unexcused absence. If a student has more than one unexcused absence, his or her grade for the course will be reduced one letter grade. If a student has three absences, he or she will not get credit for the course.

Class starts promptly at 10:00am. Each late arrival will drop a students grade 1/3 of a letter (example: 1 late will drop a grade from A to A-)

Note that an excused absence is defined as one that is the result of a condition or circumstance beyond the student’s control, such as illness, a family crisis or emergency, or some other serious and important personal circumstance. An absence will be excused only if there is documentation verifying the circumstances that caused the absence.

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Academic Honesty Policy

Drexel University is committed to a learning environment that embraces academic honesty. Faculty, students, and administrators share responsibility for maintaining this environment of academic honesty and integrity, accepting individual responsibility for all actions, personal and academic. Each member of our community is expected to read, understand, and uphold the values identified and described in our “Academic Polices, Procedures and Regulations” as written in the official student handbook. Instances of academic dishonesty, such as cheating and plagiarism, will be dealt with appropriately.

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Fall Term Weekly Topical Outline

  1. Week 01: Sept. 24
    • Introductions
    • Overview
  2. Week 02: Oct. 1
  3. Week 03: Oct. 8
  4. Special Event: Oct. 14
    • Meet the DIGM Faculty
      Stein Auditorium, Nesbit Hall
      6:30pm
      Attendance Mandatory
  5. Week 04: Oct. 15
  6. Week 05: Oct. 22
  7. Week 06: Oct. 29
    • 2nd Annual DIGM Freshman/Senior Breakfast
      8:00am (in lieu of 10:00am class)
      UC-028
  8. Week 07: Nov. 5
  9. Week 08: Nov. 12
  10. Week 09: Nov. 19
  11. Week 10: Dec. 3
    • Cultural Passport Presentations

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Winter Term Weekly Topical Outline

  1. Week 01:
    • Welcome Back
  2. Week 02:
    • Lecture T.B.D.
  3. Week 03:
    • Lecture T.B.D.
  4. Week 04:
    • Lecture T.B.D.
  5. Week 05:
    • Lecture T.B.D.
  6. Week 06:
    • Lecture T.B.D.
  7. Week 07:
    • Lecture T.B.D.
  8. Week 08:
    • Lecture T.B.D.
  9. Week 09:
    • Lecture T.B.D.
  10. Week 10: Dec. 3
    • DIGM Freshman Talent Show!

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Americans with Disabilities Act

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable federal and state laws, Drexel University ensures people with disabilities will have an equal opportunity to participate in its programs and activities. Members and guests of the Drexel community who have a disability need to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS), if requesting auxiliary aids, accommodations, and services to participate in Drexel University’s programs. All requests for reasonable and appropriate auxiliary aids, academic adjustments, and services will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in a timely fashion.

Office of Disability Services
3201 Arch Street, Suite 210
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215.895.1401
TTY: 215.895.2299 (Reserved for those who are deaf or hard of hearing)
Fax: 215.895.1402
E-mail: disability@drexel.edu

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Acknowledging Conditions and Obligations in Syllabus

The student acknowledges receipt of this syllabus and the information herein contained by continuing to attend classes and turn in assignments.

This syllabus is intended as a guideline. The instructor reserves the right to change from it in interest of responding to individual class need.