School of Technology Curriculum Document

Academic Dept.: METS School Document Number: TECH04-05

Document Author: James R. Johnson Approved by School: 3/8/2004

Date: 1/21/2004 CEP Review:

Document Type:Addition X Deletion_ Revisions_ Senate Approval:

Select Section A or B for this document

A. Check All Items That Apply to this Form 40 Addition, Deletion or Revision.(attach form)

Addition of a: new course X, existing course offered at another campus_. Deletion of a: course_.

Revision of a: course number_, course title_, semesters offered_, credit or type of credit_, course attributes_ (pass/not pass, repeatable for credit, credit by exam, designator, special fees, and approval to enroll), instructional hours_, prerequisite_, description of course content_, or transfer of course from one department to another_.

Document Subject: OLS 102 Freshman Experience Course

Justification: Expands students’ options for fulfilling General Education requirement for a freshman experience course.

Current: None

Proposed:

OLS 102 Freshman Experience

Class 1, cr. 1.

This course provides entering first-year and transfer students with less than 60 credits an opportunity to become familiar with available departmental and university resources, such as the advising process, the course management system, engage in goal setting, align academic and life goals, explore available career options, and develop a plan for success.

Impact on Students: No prerequisite required.

Research indicates that entering students who make a bond to the university have greater success through their college experience. The overall objectives of this course are:

1. Expose entering students to the available university and departmental resources

2. Allow entering students to develop a personal and professional relationship with OLS faculty.

Impact on Other Academic Departments: None

Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department: None

Impact on University Resources: There will be no request for additional resources, other than those normally required

Impact on General Education Requirements: Can be taken in fulfillment General Education requirement for a freshman experience course.

Revised:10/03