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WHAT TO EXPECT IN FRESHMAN SEMINAR
EXPECTATIONS OF FRESHMAN SEMINAR
- Freshman Seminar has been created to increase the chances of the academic success of Baruch students.
- We ask that students attend Freshman Seminar with an open mind.
- Students should come prepared to discuss the designated topic.
- Students must complete all class assignments, including reflective writing, presentations, and outside-of-class experiences on time. Time management is one of the most critical skills for achieving success in college and career.
- Students should come to class with a positive attitude and should be respectful of those around them.
- Come to class on time!
COURSE ATTENDANCE AND GRADING POLICY
Outlined below is the course attendance and grading policy for Freshman Seminar.
- Students may not miss more than two sessions.
- Come to class on time. Lateness is an indicator of poor time management.
- Email or call the instructor or peer mentor prior to the start of class if you cannot attend a class.
- Grades for the course are Pass or INComplete.
- The pass grade is based on:
- Attendance
- In class participation
- Successful completion of assignments
- Attendance at workshops
Please be aware that receiving an INComplete in this course will prevent you from being eligible to graduate from Baruch College.
WHAT ARE THE ASSIGNMENTS?
Reflective monologue writing and blogging on Blogs@Baruch
Various sessions will involve students actively engaged in monologue writing and/or blogging on Blogs@Baruch—an online publishing platform that instructors, peer mentors and students utilize as a means of maintaining ongoing communication outside of the classroom. These will be noted as assignments in the course content of the Freshman Seminar section.
Presentations
During Communication Skills II, students will have the opportunity to perform their monologues in front of their peers. This experience will help students improve communication, explore identify development and promote social integration.
Attending Enrichment Workshops
Workshops will be offered throughout the semester to complement what you have discussed in your Freshman Seminar classroom. Students will need to complete at least 3 out-of-classroom workshops. Additional details regarding enrichment workshops are outlines below.
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