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This class is specifically designed to integrate you into your department as soon as possible. The idea being that the sooner you become part of the departmental community the more likely you will engage in your courses and with faculty which, hopefully, will lead to academic sucess and on-time graduation. If you are still undecided as to a major, this course will provide you with the first steps toward that decision.

Text: this course does not require a textbook

During this course you will have several graded assignments, a few quizzes, and one big test on the SAU Undergraduate Catalog. You will also need to visit the SAU Web page and other online resources as virtual and real field trips.

Counseling Services

• Positive and negative experiences can cause stress, and it is normal for a college student to experience stress. It is also normal to seek out someone to talk to about your stress or other issues hindering your progress in college (or other areas of your life). SAU offers free and confidential* counseling services to its students. If you have questions or feel uncomfortable scheduling an appointment on your own, please feel free to reach out to me so I can help you connect to services.
  • SAU Counseling Center
  • Reynolds 218
  • (870)235-4911
  • *Information on the limits of confidentiality: https://web.saumag.edu/counseling/counseling-center/forms-and-email-policy/

General Knowledge Quiz: Take the quiz (not for a grade or anything). Just do this for fun. I don't want to know your results. If you score high, you are probably good at trivia.

• Arkansas 6-year graduation rates
• US 6-year graduation rates
• SAU’s 6 year graduation rate is 41% based on the 2019 cohort.
  • Graphs of 4 and 6 year graduation data
    • Look at: Freshman Cohort Graduation Rates (4 and 6-year)
  • FYI: only three honors students have taken 5 years to graduate. Many graduate in 3 years, the rest in 4.
• Student Support Services form (All students must complete, even if done before)
  • YOU NEED NOT COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION PORTION
    • Program information:
      • Student Support Services is a federally funded program designed to assist qualified students in completing their post-secondary educational goals. Each year Southern Arkansas University receives over $350,000.00, which helps fund the tutoring and Supplemental Instruction programs.  The Student Support Services program provides assistance and support tailored to the individual needs of each participant.
      • Participant selections are based on income and first-generation status (first-generation means neither custodial parent has a baccalaureate degree).  The program provides academic assistance as well as life skills and information workshops, and informal social experiences.
      • For more information, students may contact the Student Support Services Office at 235-5113.
  
  

Disability Support Services:
It is the policy of Southern Arkansas University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal law, state law, and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Services, which is located in the Reynolds Center.

Credit Hours:
As required by federal law, credit hours are earned by attending class (33%), preparing for and taking tests (33%), reading textbook and other assigned materials (23%), and making classroom presentations (11%). Your grade is based on quizzes, tests, and assignment grades. Low attendance may lower your grade.

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