Beginning the Academic Journey Orientation Course
(formerly known as FYI: First Year Information Course)
Beginning the Academic Journey (BAJ) course is taken the first semester on campus, featuring interactive classes, that meet once a week and provide critical thinking skills to help students succeed. First year students will build connections with the university community through inquiry, participation, and problem solving; investigation of disciplines; and, identification of campus and community resources for academic success and personal development.
Common for all first year students to the University:
* Describe why they are here and what they hope to gain by earning a college degree at UT;
* Demonstrate academic citizenship within the university community;
* Identify campus/community resources which are relevant to achieving their goals;
* Make connections with campus and community resources which support their academic success and personal development; and,
* College- or discipline-specific information as defined by the offering unit.
Three (3) of the following five will be posted to e-Folio as part of the Beginning the Academic Journey orientation course:
1. A personal, academic mission statement;
2. A plan covering at least two years which moves the student toward stated academic and personal goals;
3. An analysis or reflection on a new experience in the university or larger community environment;
4. Evidence of students' knowledge/use of key campus and community resources;
5. A document, power point, video, photographs, or other evidence of students' connectedness to some aspect of UT community
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Getting Ready
Now you are ready for fall, after a long year of decision making your child is off to college. Rest assured it will be a roller coaster of emotions for all of you., But also know this is a beginning of a great journey they will take and your undying support and encouragement is extremely important!
Most institutions have a great line up of support services that want to partner with you to make the transition to college good for everyone. This is a time full of challenges , anxieties, lots of excitement and unexpected turns!
This journey will bring growth, challenges and great insight at it transpires.
Good luck I'm here if you need a word of encouragement or any advice I can make!
Keep those notes coming!
Jennifer
Most institutions have a great line up of support services that want to partner with you to make the transition to college good for everyone. This is a time full of challenges , anxieties, lots of excitement and unexpected turns!
This journey will bring growth, challenges and great insight at it transpires.
Good luck I'm here if you need a word of encouragement or any advice I can make!
Keep those notes coming!
Jennifer
New Begining the Academic Journey Web
http://www.utoledo.edu/utlc/baj/index.
http://www.utoledo.edu/utlc/baj/INstructor_Resources_and_Lesson_Plans.html
http://www.utoledo.edu/utlc/baj/INstructor_Resources_and_Lesson_Plans.html
New web design
http://www.utoledo.edu/utlc/baj/index.html
Our transformed orientation course in now outlines on our website.
Enjoy Beginning the Academic Journey webpages.
Our transformed orientation course in now outlines on our website.
Enjoy Beginning the Academic Journey webpages.
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