UNIV 103 Faculty Handbook

Click on the links below to access UNIV 103 Faculty Handbook resources.

University Resources: 

• Directory of Campus Resources - Contact List

First-Year Seminar: 

Popular transition topics for the FYE:

1. Time Management
2. Stress Management
3. Financial Literacy

• Carol Dweck on Fixed versus Growth Mindset
• Approaches for Moving from a Fixed to a Growth Mindset
• Course Pedagogy for First-Year Seminar: Research-Based Strategies for Classroom Instruction, Course Assignments, and Student Grading
• Special Considerations in Teaching

Seminar Pedagogy: 

• Incorporating Service Learning: 
  
  • Service-Learning at Millersville University
• Generating Robust Classroom Discussion: 
  
  • How to Read
  • Nine Ways to  Improve Class Discussions
• How to Encourage Thoughtful Reflections: 
  
  • Reflective Writing Assignments
  • Structured Reflection Triangle
  • Sample Journal Prompts
• Developing Research Projects with Library Support:
  
  • McNairy Library & Learning Forum Instruction
  • Sample Research Projects
    • Science in the News: The Science and the Ethics/Politics
• Rubrics to educate and guide MU students on Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, Public Speaking, and Writing

Building Connections: 

• Ice Breakers
  • Human Scavenger Hunt
  • Campus Recreation Outdoor Programs
• The Social Barometer
  • Social Barometer Exercise
  • Social Barometer Statements
• Value Questions:  Student selected questions from The Book of Questions by Gregory Stock

Transition to University Life:

• The Academic Year
  • Rhythm of the Academic Year
  • The Gullahorn “W Curve” Transition Model
• Time Management Exercises
  • How Well Do You Plan?
  • Five Steps to Successful Time Management
  • Time Log Exercise
  • Twenty Time Management Tips (Montgomery)
  • Time Management Cheat Sheet
• Engaging with the University
  • The Resume Exercise
  • First Year Campus Event Passport (Yellow Card)
• Study Skills
  • Taking Notes
    • Effective Note-Taking Strategies
    • Note Taking: Cornell Method
    • Taking Notes
  • Maximizing Class Time
    • Class Participation: Making Contributions that Count
    • Bonus Material: Class Participation Tutorial
  • Reading Textbooks
    • Interrogating Texts:  6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard
    • Quick Review: Ten Tips for Reading College Textbooks
    • How to Read Difficult Material
  • Test Taking Strategies
    • Special Suggestions for Essay Tests
    • Answering Multiple Choice Questions
    • Preparing for and Taking Essay Exams
    • Exam Preparation Tips & Test-Taking Strategies
    • A Weekly Flow Chart for Studying
  • Conquering Finals
• Office of Learning Services
  • OLS Brochure

Academic Honesty:

• University Policy
• Report of Violation Form
• How to Recognize Plagiarism

Registration Resources:

• Registration Handbook
• Web Schedule & Registration
• Max Web Instruction Booklet
• Student Forms Center
• Gen Ed Curriculum Guide
• Undergrad Catalog