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| November 18, 2022 |
- Upcoming U101 Deadlines and Assessments
- Administer End-of-Course Evaluations
- Request to Teach
- Peer/Graduate Leader Evaluation
- From the Peer Leader Area - Peer Leader Application Nominations
- Information for Students:
- SEC Nation
- The International Festival on Greene - Rescheduled to November 30
- Tiger Burn - November 21
- Student Activities
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| November 11, 2022 |
- Faculty Meeting Recap
- Reminder - University 101s 50th Anniversary Instructor Reception Invitation
- Resource Spotlight: An Experiment in Gratitude
- Reminder - End-of-Course Evaluations
- Information for Students:
- Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive
- SVAD Holiday Art Sale
- Tiger Burn
- Reminder - Service Saturday
- Student Activities
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| November 4, 2022 |
- Resource Spotlight: Closure Activities
- Anne Frank Center Survey E-mailed to Students
- UNIV 401-001: Preparing for a Career in Higher Education/Student Affairs
- Returning Peer Leader and Senior Peer Leader Applications
- Information for Students:
- Gamecock Entertainment November Calendar
- International Festival on Greene Street - November 11
- Service Saturday - November 12
- Walt Disney World Leadership Experience
- On-Campus Housing
- Leadership Opportunities:
- USC Press Spring 2023 Internship
- Changing Carolina Peer Leaders
- Resident Mentor applications
- Student Activities
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| October 28, 2022 |
- Upcoming Faculty Development Events:
- Faculty Meeting - Friday, November 4, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
- Lessons from the Road - "My 30 Values" - Monday, October 31, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Brown Bag - Tuesday, November 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Equity and Inclusion Summit
- International Festival on Greene
- Student Advisory Council Take-Aways
- Resource Spotlight: Employability
- Information for Students:
- Upcoming Service Saturday - November 12
- On-Campus Housing
- WF Deadline - Wednesday, November 2
- Leadership Opportunities:
- Changing Carolina Peer Leaders
- Resident Mentor Applications
- Student Activities
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| October 21, 2022 |
- Upcoming Faculty Development Events:
- Faculty Meeting - Friday, November 4, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
- Lessons from the Road - "My 30 Values" - Monday, October 31, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Resource Spotlight: What to do on TBD days
- Reminder - Referring Students to Resources on Campus
- Mutual Expectations Workshop
- Information for Students
- On Campus Housing
- WF Deadline and Other Academic Dates
- University Ambassador Ghost Tours
- Leadership Opportunities:
- Changing Carolina Peer Leaders
- Resident Mentor applications
- Student Success Center Peer Leaders
- Student Activities and Off-Campus Events
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| October 14, 2022 |
- Upcoming Faculty Development Events
- Lessons from the Road - "How to Fail"
- Faculty Meeting
- Resource Spotlight: Horseshoe History Scavenger Hunt
- WF Deadline and Other Academic Dates
- Halloween Themed Activities
- Information for Students:
- Camp Cocky Leadership Retreat
- Homecoming Week Events
- Student Activities
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| October 7, 2022 |
- Resource Spotlight: Students Reflecting on Their Participation
- UNIV 401-001: Preparing for a Career in Higher Education/Student Affairs
- Happy (Almost) Fall Break!
- Information for Students
- Leadership Opportunities (Changing Carolina Peer Leaders, Resident Mentor Applications,
Orientation Leader, Student Success Center Peer Leaders)
- Graduation with Leadership Distinction Alumni Panel
- Student Activities
- Off-Campus Events
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| September 30, 2022 |
- Resource Spotlight: Wellness Wheel
- Anti-Racist Teaching - Professional Development Opportunity
- Oktoberbest: A Celebration of Teaching
- Student Advisory Council Take-Aways
- Please Give Two Weeks Notice When Applying for Dinner Dialogues
- Information for Students
- Holiday Card Design Contest
- Gamecock Entertainment October Calendar
- October Festivals in Columbia
- Student Activities
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| September 23, 2022 |
- Resource Spotlight: Off-Campus Housing
- Guidance for 1:1 Meetings with Students
- The Carolina Community Coalition Presents "Belonging, Retention, & Substance Use"
- Thank a Peer Leader/Instructor Event
- Orientation Leader
- Information for Students
- Mental Health Summit
- Alternative Fall Break
- Campus Rec Adventure Trips
- Student Activities
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| September 16, 2022 |
- U.S. News & World Report Ranking!
- Faculty Meeting Recap
- EAB Navigate Student App and "USC and You Retention Survey"
- Thrive@Carolina
- Transitions Feedback
- Resource Spotlight: My 30 Values
- Anne Frank Center Update
- Reminder About Length of Campus Partner Presentations
- Brown Bag
- Nominate your Peer leader for the Peer Leader Spotlight
- Information for Students
- Education Abroad Fair
- Family Weekend
- Holiday Card Design Contest
- Student Activities
- Off-Campus Events
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| September 9, 2022 |
- Upcoming Faculty Development Events
- Faculty Meeting - Today, September 9
- Lessons from the Road - September 15
- Brown Bag - September 19
- University 101 Instructor Recruitment
- The First-Year Reading Experience Event with Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt
- Resource Spotlight: Stress Management and Resilience
- From the Peer Leader Area
- Peer Leader Application Nominations
- Nominate Your Peer Leader for the Peer Leader Spotlight
- Information for Students
- Candid Career Conversations
- The Gamecock Pantry
- Mutual Expectations Workshop
- Student Activities
- Off-Campus Events
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| September 2, 2022 |
- Collaborating with Other U101 Sections
- Encourage Navigate Student App Downloads
- RSVP for Faculty Development Events
- Lessons from the Road - Sexual Health
- Brown Bag Lunches
- Resource Spotlight: Check In Ideas to Start Class
- Mary Elizabeth Sewell's Dissertation
- Information for Students:
- Imagine Carolina
- Leadership and Job Opportunities
- The Daily Gamecock
- University Ambassadors
- The Multicultural Outreach Student Team
- Gamecock Entertainment Calendar
- Student Activities
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| August 26, 2022 |
- Governor's Proclamation - Today is University 101's 50th Anniversary Day
- Lessons from the Road Workshops
- Remembering the Days: A USC Podcast
- Referring Students to Resources on Campus
- Resource Spotlight: Advising and Registration Lesson Plan and Scavenger Hunt
- Campus Resource Guide Spotlight: Gamecock Entertainment
- Tailgate like a Carolinian Presentation
- Information for Students:
- Leadership Opportunities (University Ambassadors, The Multicultural Outreach Student
Team, Freshman Council)
- Student Ticketing Process for Football
- Career Studio Open House
- Finding Events On and Off Campus
- Student Activities
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| August 19, 2022 |
- University 101 Semester Kickoff Recording
- Lesson Plan Spotlight: Academic Integrity and Carolinian Creed
- Medical Referrals
- Information for Students:
- USC Welcome Events
- Community Service Fair
- OMSA CommUNITY Welcome
- Student Organization Fair
- Apps to Download
- Student Activities
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| August 12, 2022 |
- Classroom/Technology Assistance
- Supplies for Class
- First Day Photos
- Title IX Training Recording
- Resource Spotlight: Time Management
- Save the Date: 2022 New Student Convocation Ceremony
- From the Peer Leader Area:
- Peer Leader Training Take-Aways
- Alcohol Training PowerPoint and Facilitation Notes
- Peer Leader Newsletter Archive
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| August 5, 2022 |
- Sending a Welcome E-mail
- Disregard Solicitations from Outside Groups or Publishers
- View Your Student Roster on Self Service Carolina and Blackboard
- Resource Spotlight: Understanding Faculty
- In Case You Missed It
- Oktoberbest: A Celebration of Teaching
- Impact Story on a Father and Son's Experience Taking U101
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| July 29, 2022 |
- Next Wednesday is the Deadline to Submit Syllabi
- Resource Spotlight: Reflection Document
- Summer Workshop Series Recordings
- New Archive of Previous Newsletters
- Recap of Recent Workshops:
- Intervening Early and Often
- Unpacking Reflection through Strategies to Deepen Student Learning
- Upcoming Events:
- Syllabi Due - Wednesday, August 3 by 5:00 p.m.
- Title IX Training - Tuesday, August 9 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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| July 22, 2022 |
- RSVP - Connecting Students Through Active Learning
- Resource Spotlight: Student Organization Fair Scavenger Hunt
- Deadline to Submit Syllabi is Wed., August 3
- University Ambassador Nominations
- Recap of Integrating Career Outcomes and Competencies Development into your Course
- Upcoming Workshops:
- Helping Students Learn about Bias - Tuesday, July 26 (12:00 - 2:00 p.m.)
- Unpacking Reflection through Strategies to Deepen Student Learning - Wednesday, July
27 (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.)
- Connecting Students Through Active Learning - Thursday, July 28 (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
- Location: Career Center Classroom
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| July 15, 2022 |
- Resource Spotlight: First Day of Class
- Seeking Participation in Experience by Design: USC's Quality Enhancement Plan
- Recap of Recent Workshops
- Supporting First-Year Student Mental Health
- Supporting University 101 Students Through the USC and You Survey
- Connecting with the Career Center: Discovering YOU in the first year
- Upcoming Workshops
- Integrating Career Outcomes and Competencies Development into your Course - Monday,
July 18 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Intervening Early and Often - Thursday, July 21 (2:00 - 3:00 pm)
- Helping Students Learn about Bias - Tuesday, July 26 (12:00 - 2:00 p.m.)
- Unpacking Reflection through Strategies to Deepen Student Learning - Wednesday, July
27 (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.)
- Connecting Students Through Active Learning - Thursday, July 28 (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
- Location: Thomas Cooper Library L531
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| July 8, 2022 |
- Resource Spotlight: Campus Partner Alternative Lesson Plans
- Call for Lesson Plan Submissions
- Become a Safe Zone Ally
- Recap of Blackboard Basics Workshop
- Upcoming Workshops
- Supporting University 101 Students Through the USC and You Survey - Tuesday, July
12 (10:00 - 11:00 am)
- Supporting First-Year Student Mental Health - Wednesday, July 13 (11:00 am - 12:00
pm)
- Integrating Career Outcomes and Competencies Development into your Course - Monday,
July 18 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Intervening Early and Often - Thursday, July 21 (2:00 - 3:00 pm)
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| July 1, 2022 |
- Call for Lesson Plan Submissions
- Resource Spotlight: Class Participation Conversation
- Historic USC Horseshoe Walking Tour
- Recap of Recent Workshops:
- Drinking, Belonging, Loneliness, and Retention: Building Connections Between Substance
Use, Mental Health, and Academic Success
- A "Fresh" Perspective on Teaching "Quaranteens"
- Peer Leader Training and Development
- Upcoming Workshops
- Connecting with the Career Center; Discovering YOU in the First Year - Thursday, July
7 (2:00 - 3:00 pm)
- Supporting University 101 Students Through the USC and You Survey - Tuesday, July
12 (10:00 - 11:00 am)
- Supporting First-Year Student Mental Health - Wednesday, July 13 (11:00 am - 12:00
pm)
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| June 24, 2022 |
- Colleague Cluster Form Due Today
- Resource Spotlight: Building Community
- RSVP - Building Community Beyond the Classroom
- Recap of Recent Workshops:
- An Examination of High-Impact Practice Characteristics in First-Year Seminar Syllabi
- Dinner Dialogues - Connection. Engagement. Belonging.
- Improving the University 101 Student Experience with Formative Assessment
- Upcoming Workshops:
- A "Fresh" Perspective on Teaching "Quaranteens" - Tuesday, June 28 (2:00 - 3:00 pm)
- Peer Leader Training and Development - Wednesday, June 29 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Blackboard Basics - Thursday, June 30 (1:00 - 2:00 pm)
- Building Community Beyond the Classroom - Friday, July 1 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) - Location:
Thomas Cooper Library Room L531
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| June 17, 2022 |
- Call for Welcome E-Mails
- Campus Partner Presentation Sign-Ups
- Resource Spotlight: Syllabus Building
- Recap of Syllabus Building Workshop
- Colleague Clusters
- Upcoming Workshops:
- Dinner Dialogues - Connection. Engagement. Belonging. - Monday, June 20 (11:00 am
- 12:00 pm)
- Improving the University 101 Student Experience with Formative Assessment - Tuesday,
June 21 (2:00 - 3:00 pm)
- Drinking, Belonging, Loneliness, and Retention: Building Connections Between Substance
Use, Mental Health, and Academic Success - Thursday, June 23 (1:00 - 2:00 pm)
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| June 10, 2022 |
- Resource Spotlight: Choosing Your Assignments
- Impact Story on the Power of An Assignment
- Check SharePoint Credentials
- Become a Safe Zone Ally
- Inclusive Excellence Education
- Integrating the FYRE into your Course
- From the Peer Leader Area
- Upcoming Workshops:
- Syllabus Building - Tuesday, June 14 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- An Examination of High-Impact Practice Characteristics - Thursday, June 16 (2:00 -
3:00 pm)
- Dinner Dialogues - Connection. Engagement. Belonging. - Monday, June 20 (11:00 am
- 12:00 pm)
- Improving the University 101 Student Experience with Formative Assessment - Tuesday,
June 21 (2:00 - 3:00 pm)
- Drinking, Belonging, Loneliness, and Retention: Building Connections Between Substance
Use, Mental Health, and Academic Success - Thursday, June 23 (1:00 - 2:00 pm)
- Instructor Consultations
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| June 3, 2022 |
- Submit Your Supplemental Read
- Campus Tour for U101 Instructors
- Update Contact Information
- Test Your ScheduleCenter Login
- Resource Spotlight: Sample Course Plan
- Upcoming Workshops:
- Integrating the FYRE into your Course - Tuesday, June 7 (10:00 - 11:00 am)
- Instructor Campus Tour - Friday, June 10 (9:30-10:30 am)
- Syllabus Building - Tuesday, June 14 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- An Examination of High-Impact Practice Characteristics - Thursday, June 16 (2:00 -
3:00 pm)
- Instructor Consultations
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