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# Created User IP address First Name Last Name Department Title Email Phone Title of the Proposed Engage 100 Experience Description of Experience (for Students) Description of Experience (for Review) Experience Contact (for Students) Experience Contact Email (for Students) Experience Link (for Students) Who is the primary leader of the proposed Engage 100 experience? How will you be utilizing a mentor for this experience? How many anticipated meetings per semester? Proposed Engage 100 Experience is an existing FSU course If proposed experience is an existing course, please provide course number. What is your anticipated enrollment per section? Please indicate which of the Engage 100 objectives your proposed experience meets Please outline how your experience will meet your selected objectives? How will your program/college/department evaluate the effectiveness of this Engage 100 initiative? Photo for Experience Syllabus Upload Approved Which category would this program fall into? In which semester(s) will this course be offered? Operations
25 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:43 PM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Kelly Grove FSU Libraries STEM Research and Learning Librarian KEGROVE@FSU.EDU 8506440023 Succeeding as a STEM Major: The Florida State Experience (Fall only) This course is designed to help set students up to succeed in their STEM major by focusing on developing healthy and effective study skills. Understanding the differences in writing and research techniques needed for academia, industry, and social media. As well as becoming networked to the available resources that the FSU community has to offer STEM students. Students in this class can expect to attend a weekly meeting, use Canvas to access course materials, and be willing to have open discussion about being a STEM major and the course topics.
To enroll, search for IDS 1107 in Schedule Assistant, then choose the section for "Succeeding in STEM".		 This course is designed to help set students up to succeed in their STEM major by focusing on developing healthy and effective study skills. Understanding the differences in writing and research techniques needed for academia, industry, and social media. As well as becoming networked to the available resources that the FSU community has to offer STEM students. Students in this class can expect to attend a weekly meeting, use Canvas to access course materials, and be willing to have open discussion about being a STEM major and the course topics.

This engagement program specializes in working with first time-in-college students to promote retention and academic success in the freshmen year and beyond.		 Kelly Grove kegrove@fsu.edu Faculty 14 No IDS1107 Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness 1. Over the course of the semester I plan to bring in a variety of guest speakers to talk about the different types of resources and programs available on campus. Using the material from the guests lectures along with group activities and discussions students will explore areas of interests to them and identify resources and activities that can help them reach their goals. I want them to understand how to find information about programs and activities and not just tell them about everything. The students will think critically about where they can go in order to grow beyond the classroom.
2. Through the use of many in-class group activities the students will be interacting with each other and learning from one another. It is my hope that with these interactions students will identify each other in shared class and programs so that they can build relationships during their first year. The use of the guest lectures is designed to show the variety of places students can go to connect to one another as well as where they can seek help later down the road. By exposing students to resources such as their librarian and the campus tutors getting help for succeeding in class should be easier.
3. As a freshman some students are still exploring what exactly appeals to them, this class is designed to help them explore by introducing them to resources and activities on campus. There will be discussions and activities designed to make them think about how what they do outside of the classroom can benefit them once they leave FSU. By giving them a foundation to develop healthy study habits and then leading them explore industry, academia, and social media versions of science it is my hope that these students will leave this class with ideas about where they want to take their science education.		 Surveys, Evaluations No Fall
24 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:36 PM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Wisley Dorce Innovation Hub Assistant Director for Education wes@innovation.fsu.edu 8506458619 Future Innovators: The Florida State Experience (Fall, Spring) The Future Innovators section of the Florida State Experience specializes in working with first-time in college students to promote academic success in your freshman year and beyond. This section will specifically introduce you to programs, services and resources here at FSU to assist you in engaging in innovative research, events and entrepreneurship. In addition, within this section you will plot a course of action (Game Plan) to take advantage of these resources throughout your time here at Florida State University. The resources and programs you will engage with will educate you about activities during and beyond your first semester. The meeting schedule will represent a wide range of potential student interests from technology-based activities to international programs. In the first week of the course, you will complete a questionnaire so that I will have a better understanding of your interests in research and general innovation. This will help me to tailor the semester activities to the needs and interests of the class. You are invited to participate in this program at no cost.
To enroll, search for IDS 1107 in Schedule Assistant, then choose the section for “Future Innovators”.		 Wisley Dorce wes@innovation.fsu.edu https://www.innovation.fsu.edu/innovative-scholars-overview Faculty 14 Yes IDS1107 Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Lectures will highlight various resources on campus. Guest speakers will also highlight campus experiences and opportunities for students to explore.
2. Students will be encouraged to actively participate in Innovation Hub workshops, use the Hub's facilities or maker space, and explore emerging technologies while being supported by Hub interns and staff.
3. By learning and exploring innovation/technologies from the lens of various academic fields, students will be encouraged to forge interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty and students from other majors.
4. The course begins by helping students explore their interests, passions, and strengths in order to find a good fit with the opportunities on campus. These help students craft a personalized journey towards the Innovative Scholar designation. Along the way, they are guided by an Innovation Advisor who helps them constantly reflect on their progress, recommend professional resources, and help them realize their contribution to society in the field of innovation and technology.
5. Students will develop the Innovative Pathway which is a personalized plan from year 1 to graduation. The plan will indicate the type of technology skills they want to acquire as well as innovative processes, research, projects, and opportunities they would like to be involved in. This provides the basis for a step-by-step game plan that will help them achieve their goal of becoming an Innovative Scholar.		 Other IHUB.jpg Yes Interest Based Fall, Spring
23 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:30 PM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Danielle Porter Division of Undergraduate Studies Retention Manager danielle.lewis@fsu.edu 850/645-9357 First-Year Connections and Success First-Year Connections and Success is designed to help students transition smoothly into college life at Florida State University by focusing on academic success, personal growth, and purposeful engagement. Through structured discussions and activities, you'll explore the value of both academic and extracurricular learning experiences, learn about valuable resources on campus, and develop strategies for thriving academically and personally. By the end of the course, you'll have a clearer sense of your goals and how to connect with the FSU community to achieve them. Norris Boyd nboyd@fsu.edu Undergraduate Peer/Mentors 15 No IDS1000 Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Throughout the semester the peer leaders will expose students to different resources and experiences available to them. As part of the course assignments, students will submit an engagement plan, reflecting on what they have done in their first semester and making a plan for their future engagement at the university.
2. While this course is academically focused, a large portion of the teaching mechanisms will require group work and collaborative thinking. In discussion heavy classes, students will have the opportunity to get to know their peers and develop and/or strengthen lasting bonds. Furthermore, each class will highlight an aspect of student life that will help students feel bonded and connected to the university.
3. With the constant exposure to different campus resources, and establishing a peer network, as students explore their own identities, they will remain well connected with campus resources to explore new communities.
4. Through different experiences and guest speakers, and various interactive activities and engagement opportunities throughout the semester, students in this course will have the opportunity to explore and develop each aspect of their identity and self-awareness.
5. Students will be expected to do reflective assignments throughout the semester that help make meaning of their readings and assignments. These will help them to realize how resources and skill sets will help them to achieve their goals and strengthen their academic experience.		 Surveys, Evaluations FYCS.jpg Yes General Summer B - Second 6 weeks of summer, Fall, Spring
22 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:21 PM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Maria McIntyre Center for Leadership and Social Change Community Engagement Program Coordinator mmcintyre@fsu.edu 3216959587 Introduction to the Community Ambassador Program: The Florida State Experience (Fall only) Community Ambassadors link local nonprofit agencies with the people, programs, and resources on FSU's campus. In Introduction to the Community Ambassador Program, Engage 100 students will participate in project-based service led by an upper-level student and get a feel for a service internship. While the upper-level student will hold responsibilities such as developing and sustaining a relationship with a local non-profit agency and holding course content, the Engage 100 student will be supporting their efforts by connecting FSU students and organizations looking to volunteer with the respective non-profits.
To enroll, search for IDS 1107 in Schedule Assistant, then choose the section for “Community Ambassadors”.		 Maria McIntyre mmcintyre@fsu.edu https://thecenter.fsu.edu/service/community-ambassador-program Staff 9 No IDS1107 Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Through their support of the Community Ambassadors, engage 100 participants will have built relationships all across campus as well as off-campus. The course curriculum intentionally includes identity reflection and leadership development components to guide students in an understanding of their own interests. Through peer mentoring Engage 100 participants will receive support on how to reach out and connect with other groups.
2. The Center for Leadership and Social Change operates on a model that identifies the intersectionality of social change work. Through this model and accompanying activities, students will develop an understanding of the importance of relationship-building while pinpointing their own values. Peer mentors will guide Engage 100 students through how to connect with their own identities so they may establish strong relationships. This experience will focus on nurturing students’ leadership skills to build lasting ties and promote sustainable action.
3. Informed by Student Development Theory, a focus on self-reflection, personal and social identities and establishing goals will serve to strengthen each student academically. Engage TLH is both hands-on and discussion based, allowing for students to connect what they learn with their everyday actions, making sense of the world around them. Along with a 12-week curriculum introducing leadership development, this Engage 100 experience plans to boost students’ enthusiasm for their future, community, service and overall, their academic success.
4. By attaining the goals aligned with the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, students will be greater equipped to examine leadership in themselves, in the agency they serve, and the greater community. Specifically, students will be asked to answer questions for each level of leadership and how it relates back to their academic and personal goals.
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21 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:11 PM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Maria McIntyre Center for Leadership and Social Change Community Engagement Program Coordinator mmcintyre@fsu.edu 3216959587 Introduction to Engage TLH: The Florida State Experience (Fall only) Introduction to EngageTLH

The EngageTLH program, housed in the Center for Leadership & Service, allows students to get involved in regular or one-time service in the Tallahassee community through non-profit partnerships addressing a variety of community challenges. The Engage 100 EngageTLH course provides opportunities to engage with community partners, meet campus and community leaders, practice reflection, and develop facilitation skills that will prepare them to not only reflect on their own service journey, but to guide others in that process as well. 		Bridgid Shannon bpshannon@fsu.edu https://thecenter.fsu.edu/service/engagetlh Staff 12 No IDS1107 Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. intersectionality of social change work. Through this model and accompanying activities, students will develop an understanding of the importance of relationship-building while pinpointing their own values. Peer mentors will guide Engage 100 students through how to connect with their own identities so they may establish strong relationships. This experience will focus on nurturing students’ leadership skills to build lasting ties and promote sustainable action.
2. The entirety of the Engage TLH program focuses on community engagement. The program follows a framework that centers understanding of self, community and collaboration in its approach. Engage 100 students will be introduced to other involved leaders across the Center for Leadership and Social Change that are equally dedicated to service during class. Intradepartmental partnerships will also support students and highlight future opportunities aligned with their introductory experience.
3. The Center for Leadership and Social Change operates on a model that identifies the intersectionality of social change work. Through this model and accompanying activities, students will develop an understanding of the importance of relationship-building while pinpointing their own values. Peer mentors will guide Engage 100 students through how to connect with their own identities so they may establish strong relationships. This experience will focus on nurturing students’ leadership skills to build lasting ties and promote sustainable action.
4. Informed by Student Development Theory, a focus on self-reflection, personal and social identities, and establishing goals will serve to strengthen each student academically. Engage TLH is both hands-on and discussion-based, allowing for students to connect what they learn with their everyday actions, making sense of the world around them. Along with a 12-week curriculum introducing leadership development, this Engage 100 experience plans to boost students' enthusiasm for their future, community, service, and overall, their academic success.		 Surveys, Retention engage TLH final logo.png Yes Interest Based Fall
20 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:07 PM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Bridgid Shannon CLSC Program Coordinator bpshannon@fsu.edu 850-645-8782 Exploring Service Leadership: The Florida State Experience (Fall only) Students with an interest in developing community-rooted service leadership skills, regardless of their previous experiences in service, will explore the elements that support meaningful service leadership in and with the community.
Students will work with mentors connected to service-leadership programs in the Center for Leadership & Service and will be given opportunities to apply skill sets developed within the course through proposal development and direct community engagement. Community-Rooted Service Leadership engages dialogue and community-embedded experiences to explore intersections of personal life experiences, community, and positive, sustainable change.
To enroll, search for IDS 1107 in Schedule Assistant, then choose the section with the title of the theme you are interested in (topics: Community-Rooted Service Lead).
 Bridgid Shannon bpshannon@fsu.edu Staff 11 Yes IDS Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness 1. Students will explore their identity (personal, social, service, and leader), the pattern of socialization that assisted in establishing that identity, and the relationship of that identity to members, organizations, and opportunities present in the community (FSU, Tallahassee, Southeast US region).
2. Students will explore their capacity and efficacy for creating and supporting community change initiatives by related relating their identities to preferences for areas and strategies of change. Students will then identify people, organizations, and opportunities in the community (FSU, Tallahassee, Southeast US region) that share these preferences.
3. Students will become aware of themselves, their communities, and the means by which they can connect themselves with their communities in the future via service leadership. Students will be encouraged to see service leadership as a non-heroic act that can (and should) be enjoyably incorporated into any future professional experience.		 Pre-test/Post-test , Surveys Service Leadership.jpg Yes Interest Based Fall
19 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:04 PM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Joi Phillips Center for Leadership & Social Change Director jnphillips@fsu.edu 8506449567 Introduction to Community Engagement: The Florida State Experience (Fall only) This version of the Human Experiences Course is designed for first-year Service Scholars. This course serves as their introduction to the Tallahassee community. Students complete at least 20 hours of service across 5 areas as they critically explore social issue areas in the community and more broadly. Dr. Joi N. Phillips jnphillips@fsu.edu https://thecenter.fsu.edu/recognition/service-scholars Staff 15 Yes SOW1054 Section 001 Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness 1. For this course students are exposed to many ways to be engaged in the community, on and off campus. They spend the semester exploring service related to 5 social issue areas. This allows them to explore varied options in which they learn what they like and what they do not like. This exposure gives them footing to find opportunities that are most aligned with their interests for long-term engagement.
2. Because these students take this course together, meeting each week allows them to build bonds with each other. They usually engage in service projects together as well. Periodically I will have 2nd and 4th year Scholars visit with them to provide insight and help them to get to know older students with varied experiences in the community and across campus. This allows them to build relationships both with their peers on campus and in the Tallahassee community.
3. Part of this course is all about learning how to enter communities when you are new and have not had a chance to build relationships. It is also about exploring how identities can impact how we are received in new communities (whether that is with open arms or with skepticism and at a distance). We not only talk through this throughout their entire first year, but they have the opportunity to unpack their experiences in the class and to practice different techniques of engagement. This proves to be valuable not only in their work for the course, but for the work they do in the Tallahassee community and across campus. They also build an identity as a cohort that they rely on throughout their journey at FSU.
4. Engaging with community is all about one's ability of awareness of who they are and how they show up. We weave in conversations around identity throughout the course through their readings and guest speakers. We have one class that is dedicated specifically to identity and service as a way to tie together all of the threads that we discuss throughout the semester. Examining and exploring their identity in this way allows them to develop strong personal, professional, and social identities. They are more aware of who they are and the biases and assumptions they carry with them. This level of understanding allows for them to be aware of how they show up in spaces, recognize who is not included, and how they can use their individual power to create change in their communities.		 Evaluations CommunityEngagement.jpg Yes Application-Based Fall
18 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:58 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Catherine Badger Undergraduate Studies Program Director cbadger@admin.fsu.edu 8502285934 Student Development & Leadership Strategies (Summer and Fall) This course will provide the tools to develop and apply college-level study skills, cultivate meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students; enhance leadership and character development; and promote awareness of campus resources that can enhance individual student achievement. This course will be taught using a combination of classroom lectures and discussions, small group activities, ongoing personal reflection, and independent readings and assignments. Miguel Negron mnegron@fsu.edu Staff 15 No SLS1261 Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Utilizing the student athlete development staff and the student athlete academic services staff, students will be introduced to many areas of the athletic department and the opportunities students have at FSU. There is also an emphasis on connecting the students beyond the athletic community and connection to the larger campus community.
2. Students will have guest speakers from the campus community and lots of opportunity for participation in groups within the course. Students will be mixed among sport so that students can meet students who are also transitioning to FSU as an athlete.
3. Athletes have the opportunity for many engagement opportunities with the community and leadership, this course provides the students the tools to assist with this dynamic of Division I sports.
4. Students will learn about personal branding and how to represent themselves, especially with the Name, Image, and Likeness legislation that is coming from the state of Florida and NCAA. Students will have media training and mental health workshops from professionals in the FSU community.
5. Students will be given an opportunity to explore different career information and connect with academic staff within Student-athlete academic services.
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17 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:51 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Holly Smith Sustainable Campus Sustainable Campus Academics & Partnerships Coordinator hsmith17@fsu.edu (850) 645-7818 A Student’s Guide to Sustainability: Changemaking and Myth Busting (Fall only) Renewable energy, fast fashion, zero waste, what is sustainability anyway? Does it matter if you skip the straw? Get involved with Sustainable Campus as we discuss practical ways to create a more sustainable society and deconstruct sustainability trends to dispel common sustainability myths. To enroll, search for IDS 1107 in Schedule Assistant, then choose the section for “Student Guide to Sustainability”. Holly Smith hsmith17@fsu.edu https://sustainablecampus.fsu.edu/ Staff No IDS1107 Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Students will learn about sustainability communities and resources on campus through Canvas materials, guest speaker presentations, and other opportunities for engagement. The final project, the Sustainability Philosophy and game plan, will ask students to identify a sustainability group (on- or off-campus) that they would like to engage with in future semesters.
2. Students will utilize Canvas tools, such as discussion boards and Kaltura, to introduce themselves digitally and participate in meaningful dialogues with their peers. They will network with the wider sustainability community on campus, including student clubs and Sustainable Campus programs, through guest speaker presentations (held via Zoom or Instagram Live). Finally, they will participate in a group discussion facilitated by the course instructors via Zoom.
3. With a broader understanding of sustainability as it relates to the environment, economy, and society, students will be well positioned to identify organizations relating to their interests within the FSU and Tallahassee community. They will be encouraged to find their niche in sustainability and reach out to groups who are focused on that particular interest. They will have access to Sustainable Campus resources uniquely tailored for the course, and the instructors will be able to connect them with campus and community partners, groups, and opportunities.
4. Through participation in this Engage 100 course, students will have a better understanding of their personal relationship to sustainability. The course is divided into two main learning tracks, Changemaking and Mythbusting. In the Changemaking sections, students will gain practical knowledge that will help them change their personal habits to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

In the Mythbusting section, students will think critically about sustainability messaging in today's society and analyze advertising, social media, and news sources. This will prepare them for similar types of investigations in their academic and professional careers. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of sustainability topics, which will expand their perspectives and expand their ideas of careers in the sustainability sector.
Finally, the course will hold students accountable for discussion board post participation and meeting attendance. This will help students develop professional skills such as time management, collaboration, and communication.
5. The final assignment, Sustainability Philosophy, will challenge students to think critically about how sustainability will impact their personal, academic, and professional lives. Students will be asked to align their personal sustainability values with future engagement at FSU. Specifically, they will be tasked with identifying a sustainability group on- or off-campus that they plan to join in future semesters as a volunteer, intern, or other type of position.		 Surveys, Evaluations Sustainable Campus Photo.jpg Yes Fall, Spring
16 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:43 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Sarah Sheldon University Housing Assistant Director for Learning and Engagement ssheldon@fsu.edu 850-645-0969 Housing - Community and College Life: The Florida State Experience (Fall only) This course helps new residential students at FSU build connections, develop essential life and academic skills, and navigate their transition to college with confidence. Through interactive discussions and activities, students will set personal wellness goals, enhance study habits, and explore their role in the FSU community. By the end of the course, students will have a stronger sense of belonging, strategies for academic and career success, and tools to maintain their well-being throughout college. Enroll in IDS 1107 (Housing section) to start your journey to success at FSU! Stephanie Tillman sftillman@fsu.edu https://housing.fsu.edu/ Undergraduate Peer/Mentors biweekly No IDS1107 Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Course encompasses a number of reflection activities that deepen a student's sense of self including but not limited to personality assessments, wellness goals, involvement plans, and a cycle of socialization timeline.
2. Course encompasses a number of reflection activities that deepen a student's sense of self including but not limited to personality assessments, wellness goals, involvement plans, and a cycle of socialization timeline.
3. The course will require a number of reflection activities that will align their level of engagement and course activities with student's sense of self.		 Evaluations 15_0211_(007).jpg Yes Interest Based Fall
15 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:37 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Dr. Elizabeth Foster Interdisciplinary Medical Science Experiential Curriculum Director elizabeth.foster@med.fsu.edu 850-644-2199 Exploring Health Professions (Fall and Spring) This seminar informs students on careers and career pathways in health professions and the academic, professional, and personal preparation needed to pursue a career in health. Class meetings, activities, and guest speakers are planned to inform students on healthcare and the health professions, knowledge of the various roles of the healthcare team, and the resources to help students explore their career interests and goals. This seminar is for students in the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences program. Lauren Kendall Lauren.Kendall@med.fsu.edu Faculty 14 Yes IHS1100 Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. The Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) Ambassadors are a group of selected students who offer personalized appointments to IMS students across all levels (Freshman to Senior). IMS Ambassadors are undergraduate students in the IMS program with strong academics and experiences, who are trained to provide information and assistance with time management, goal setting, and notetaking. In addition, the Ambassadors share experiences about the majors, degree, courses, and seminars. They provide helpful insight on course experiences, seminar content, and capstone project. Students are made aware about resources on campus for engagement and academic success. In this course, a selected group of Ambassadors will lead in-class activities with the instructor’s supervision and mentorship. Students will be matched with an IMS Ambassador based on their career interest and needs assessment (e.g., time management, goal setting, notetaking). Students will meet one-time outside of class with their assigned Ambassador to further obtain guidance about selected topics. This experience will familiarize students with this service opportunity and other campus resources, increasing the likelihood that they will voluntarily continue to meet with the Ambassadors throughout their undergraduate years.
2. Students are introduced to the IMS Ambassadors. The course will incorporate the IMS Ambassadors as co-facilitators of specific modules, focusing on time management, goal setting, and health professions. The IMS Ambassadors program is an ongoing program that will be available outside of the class to all IMS students wishing to being mentored throughout their undergraduate career (Freshman to Senior).
3. This course requires students to identify an appropriate (approved) Experiential/Service-Learning venue (provided through both on and off campus programs) to shadow, volunteer, or visit as part of the first-year degree requirement to “engage in the real world of health care”. This seminar facilitates student engagement in experiential learning, promotes thoughtful reflection on academic and pre-professional experiences, and stimulates discussion of various career options, helping students develop an identity linked to the healthcare profession.
4. This course requires students to identify an appropriate (approved) Experiential/Service-Learning venue (provided through both on and off campus programs) to shadow, volunteer, or visit as part of the first-year degree requirement to “engage in the real world of health care”. This course seminar presents a series of speakers from the profession facilitates student engagement in experiential learning, promotes thoughtful reflection on academic and pre-professional experiences, and stimulates discussion of various career options in healthcare.
5. As part of the modules, students will discuss the process of goal setting and will identify through a self-assessment, their academic needs (e.g. time management, study skills, notetaking). They will complete in-class activities to learn skills that will address these needs and continue to develop them through mentorship opportunities with the IMS Ambassadors throughout their undergraduate years.
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14 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:09 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Tyler Towne Undergraduate Studies. Panama City Campus Teaching Faculty I/Undergraduate Studies Coordinator ttowne@fsu.edu 850-770-2287 The Panama City Experience: The Florida State Experience (Fall only) These sections of The Florida State Experience course support first-year students (FYS) in their engagement and academic success at Florida State University Panama City. Students will explore various institution resources available on the Panama City and Tallahassee campuses. This course involves weekly in-person class meetings, engaging with course material on Canvas, and discussing challenges and successes in and out of school. Students will develop valuable skills to enhance their academic performance and foster connections with peers and faculty. Finally, this course provides a supportive environment to help students transition successfully into university life. Dr. Tyler Towne ttowne@fsu.edu Faculty 12 No Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Part of the curriculum involves exposing students to "High Impact Practice" opportunities on our campus. These include experiences such as Student Government, RSO involvement, Community service, and other organizations designed to engage students outside of the classroom.
2. One of the goals of offering IDS1107 on our campus is to provide a forum for our small group of incoming FTIC students to establish themselves as a community amongst the larger student body. We have found that a regular meeting and setting of regular goals with these students, as well as connecting them to sophomore/junior mentors helps them to find their place in our community.
3. Through the use of student mentors and student guest speakers from different parts of the campus community, students are directly exposed to peers from a variety of interest groups and backgrounds.
4. The course gives students opportunities to engage in meaningful professional development activities. These actives include resume formulation, connecting students to the FSU career center, and encouraging them to participate in career readiness and community service activities.
5. The course involves a capstone reflection project which asks them to evaluate how the semesters' activities connect to their academic and personal goals. Past reflection assignments have confirmed that students find the experience to be helpful towards these goals.		 Surveys, Evaluations, Retention Panama city.jpg Yes General Fall
13 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:04 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Benjamin Oliver CRE Associate Director boliver@fsu.edu (850)508-5681 Using your Gap Year to Make the Most of Your Undergraduate Experience (Fall only) ''Using Your Gap Year to Make the Most of Your Undergraduate Experience'' is a class crafted specifically for matriculating first-year, undergraduate students after completing a Gap Year experience before coming to Florida State University. The class itself is designed to give you the opportunity to reflect on your Gap Year Experience, provide you a set of experiences that will introduce you to the academic culture at the Florida State University, and combine this knowledge to make a plan to get the most out of your undergraduate experience. The objectives for this course are as follows:
-Allow students to reflect on their Gap Year Experience from the past 12 month
-Allow students to reflect on their in-class and out-of-class experiences during their first semester
-Focus on facilitating student matriculation:
-Students discover different ways to become socially engaged on FSU’s campus
-Students discover different ways to become academically engaged on FSU’s campus
-Allow students to use their reflections on their Gap Year and first semester to set goals and plan for the remainder of undergraduate experience

To enroll, contact Warren Oliver at boliver@fsu.edu		 Warren Oliver boliver@fsu.edu Gap Year to College Tips (from National Gap Year Association): https://www.gapyearassociation.org/ga Faculty 14 No Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Coming off of their Gap Year, students will have a set of interests which they have pursued extracurricularly for the previous 6-12 months. We will discuss these interests and use them to look for the best engagement opportunities that meet students' pre-matriculation interests.
2. The central focus of this class is to facilitate the matriculation of FSU first-year students who have completed a Gap Year before coming to FSU. Thus, by creating a cohort and allowing students to use a shared experience to prepare them for academic and social engagement on campus, this course encourages students to form peer relationships and seek out engagement activities with the wider campus community.
3. By focusing on matriculation, students will be taught about the resources for possible engagement on campus. Students will be required to then use these resources to find engagement opportunities (both academic and social) and report on such experiences. In this way, students are prompted to seek out new communities to ''find their people''.
4. Students will be pushed to learn how to contextualize and frame their Gap Year Experience, both socially and professionally. This will involve developing a CV as well as exploring different types of engagement (Global, Academic, Professional, ect). In this way, they will learn how to relate their interests and experiences to best evaluate how they can get the most from their undergraduate experience.
5. The end result of this class is to develop an academic and engagement plans for the rest of the semester. These particular plans are derived from their Gap Year experience (an expression of their extra-curricular interests), and thus are intended to link student interest with their opportunities as an FSU student academically and socially. Thus, this experience will teach them not only how to succeed in classes, but how to identify relevant course work to their interests.		 Evaluations, Retention, Other No Fall
12 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:52 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Robin Smith FSU-Teach Associate Director smith@bio.fsu.edu 5-8927 SMT 1043: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching (Fall and Spring) Inquiry Approaches to Teaching invites students to explore STEM teaching as a career or a supplement to their STEM major. In the course, students, working in pairs, teach STEM related lessons in secondary classrooms to obtain firsthand experience with planning and implementing inquiry-based curriculum. Robin Smith smith@bio.fsu.edu www.fsu-teach.fsu.edu Faculty 14-15 Yes SMT1043 Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Students who take SMT 1043 will also be a member of the recognized student organization, WeTEACH (We Take Education and Content Higher), whose members provide peer mentoring (under supervision of the Master teacher) in planning and practicing for the lesson taught in the school classroom. WeTeach peer mentors attend the course to provide feedback, support, and a living example of the dispositions required to be a successful, highly effective secondary teacher. The peer leaders coordinate WeTEACH members also plan and take part in civic engagement activities on campus and in the local school district. For example, WeTEACH members regularly tutor local students in math and science, judge in school and district science fairs, carry out demonstrations at science and math fun days, and interact with the public at STEM festivals.
2. Firsthand experience with planning and implementing inquiry-based curriculum. The classroom fieldwork is supplemented with three observations during which FSU-Teach students observe exemplary classroom mentor teachers.
3. The mentor teacher completes one evaluation per team of FSU-Teach students for each lesson they teach. The FSU Master teachers evaluate and comment on FSU-Teach students’ lesson plans, requiring rewrites as necessary. Peer mentors also observe practice teaching and provide feedback on the lesson. Master teachers also observe and evaluate each team of students during one of their field lessons. Grading is based on attendance, class participation, professionalism (dress code, communication, collegiality, reliability) reflections, and other in-class activities.
 Surveys, Evaluations, Retention FSU Teach.jpg Yes Academic/Major Based Fall, Spring
11 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:43 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 James Harding Department of Student Support & Transitions- Office of Accessibility Services Assistant Director jharding@fsu.edu 8506444294 OAS Seminoles Excelling Academically: The Florida State Experience (Fall only) Special emphasis will be placed on effective time management skills, organization, test-taking, preparing for internships and future employment, campus resources, and other skills development for successful academic and social integration into the university. Within the structure of this course we will discuss utilizing accommodations, understanding personal strengths and challenges, and working with faculty members. This program is designed specifically for students registered with the OAS and is co-facilitated by a student leader registered with the OAS who understands the dynamics of utilizing accommodations with oversight by a full-time teaching faculty member and OAS staff.
To enroll, contact the Office of Accessibility Services at oas@fsu.edu.		 James Harding jharding@fsu.edu Staff 14 Yes IDS1107 Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. This class is specifically designed to support building friendships and peer relationships with other students who have a disability. The conversations and discussions had in class are intended to create reflection and connections supporting the belonging of students with disabilities on-campus.
2. Students will complete components of the course (reflections, discussion in-person and online, physical tasks) that connect their growing understanding of their identity as a student with a disability with the support and skills that other students with disabilities bring to campus. Building these relationships through these tasks helps them learn the benefits of communicating appropriately with their peers and opening their perspectives on the world.
3. Students will complete discussion board post prompts that encourage a specific action (going to an organization meeting, discussing their resume with someone at the career center) and ask them to specifically identify factors that connect that experience with their academic and personal goals, specifically within the context of their disability.		 Pre-test/Post-test , Surveys, Evaluations, Other OAS.jpg Yes Interest Based Fall
10 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:36 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 LaShae Roberts Advising First Associate Director lroberts@admin.fsu.edu 850/645-2471 Introduction to Academic Major Exploration (Fall and Spring) This special topic course is designed to help students discover the right major and career options for them by exploring their values, interests, and skills. By exploring the three fundamental components of Florida State University's Exploratory program - Self, Major, and Career - students will gain skills in thoughtful introspection, critical reasoning, and disciplined thinking. Throughout the course students research majors and work together with their Instructors and Exploratory Peer Advising Leaders to learn more about their major and career goals, as well as themselves, to ultimately declare their major with confidence! This course is for Exploratory majors. LaShae Roberts lroberts@admin.fsu.edu Staff Yes SLS1203 Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Through instructor and peer leader guided activities that emphasize identifying skills, values, and interests and locating campus and community resources that align.
2. Through instructor and peer leader guided activities that take students through self, major and career exploration. These include helping students identify their values, examining how these values relate to major and career goals and the process for goal setting.
3. Students will engage in activities, discussion, and campus activities that promote engagement in academic activities to support their collegiate experience. Additionally, students will explore the many opportunities on campus and in the community that can help them establish and strengthen academic goals.		 Pre-test/Post-test , Surveys, Evaluations, Retention 15_0105_(008).jpg Yes Academic/Major Based Fall, Spring
9 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:21 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Rachel Ward College of Music Academic Advisor reward@fsu.edu 850.644.3038 First Year Music Seminar (Summer only) Designed for Music students to help establish community, healthy study habits, academic and career goals, and learn how to be a Seminole in the College of Music. This course is for Music majors. Rachel E. Ward reward@fsu.edu, Dr. Joanna Hunt, jchunt@admin.fsu.edu reward@fsu.edu https://music.fsu.edu/current-students/undergraduate-manual/ Staff No Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Assigned homework, and extra credit assignments.
2. Students will meet in small groups once a week lead by a peer mentor.
3. Students will have assignments which require them to meet new people, interview faculty/staff, and go beyond their comfort zone.
4. Students will engage with peer mentors, faculty, and staff from across campus to learn what it means to be a Seminole, a music major and a professional while still on campus.
5. Students will be given homework assignments like "My Mission Statement" which encourages introspection to ask and answer questions like "What are my passions?" "What is my long-term goal?" "Am I in the right major?"		 Evaluations, Retention Music.jpg Yes Academic/Major Based Summer B - Second 6 weeks of summer
8 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:39 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Julia Pennington Honors Program Associate Director jkpennington@fsu.edu 8506441841 Honors Colloquium The University Honors Colloquium is a one-credit, pass/fail course offering in both Summer B and Fall. This course is required of all first-year Honors students. Classes are peer-led and assist students in their transition from high school to college by addressing the areas of personal growth, academic and intellectual development, and community building. Liz Iaconis eiaconis@fsu.edu https://honors.fsu.edu Undergraduate Peer/Mentors No Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals Has been approved Evaluations Honors.jpg Yes Application-Based Fall
6 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:10 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Madeline Thompson New Student and Family Programs Program Manager mthompson7@fsu.edu 850.644.2785 Chart Your Course (Fall and Spring) Navigating Your FSU Experience is designed to help first-year students successfully transition to Florida State University. This course invites first-year students to experience the many opportunities Florida State University has to offer and chart their own course to a successful college experience. Students will explore their own values, engage with campus resources, and apply college success strategies to effectively navigate their transition to FSU. Madeline Thompson mthompson7@fsu.edu https://dos.fsu.edu/nsfp/chart-your-course Undergraduate Peer/Mentors Yes SLS2206 Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Successful completion of the course will allow students to demonstrate responsible curricular and co-curricular engagement and navigation.
2. Successful completion of the course will allow students to select, critically evaluate, and apply scholarship on cycles of socialization, decision making, personal values, community membership, and self-authorship.
3. Successful completion of the course will allow students to research, evaluate, and apply multiple modes of individual and group decision making through critical reflection and the creation of an intellectual autobiography.
4. Successful completion of the course will allow students to critique existing applications of these areas of scholarship in order to learn from past success and failures and to create an intellectual autobiography.
5. Successful completion of the course will allow students to articulate the process of producing an academic, experiential, and relational plan for success, from initial concept, to critique, revision, and completion. They will also be able to identify, research, and address community concerns.		 Surveys, Evaluations, Retention DoS-NSFP-CYC-logo-01.png Yes General Fall, Spring
5 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:01 AM Anonymous 146.201.55.150 Courtney Barry Undergraduate Studies Assistant Dean cbarry@admin.fsu.edu 850-645-7885 Living-Learning Communities (Fall start only) Living–Learning Communities (LLC) are a small group of students who live together, share an interest, and take one or two of their classes together — usually in a small classroom inside their residence hall. An LLC provides freshmen with a supportive network of peers and distinguished faculty as soon as they arrive at FSU. This experience is available through an application process. Dr. Courtney Barry cbarry@admin.fsu.edu Faculty No Students will join a formal community and form meaningful peer relationships, Students will know where to find engagement activities well beyond their first term of enrollment and intentionally select engagement activities that aligns with their interests, Students will gain skills to find new communities as their identities develop, Students will develop personal, social and professional awareness, Students will be able to assess how their engagement activity aligns with their academic and personal goals 1. Guest speakers in course models, outside programming, and faculty mentoring.
2. They live together, take classes together, plus informal interaction in programs and activities outside of class.
3. Experiential learning.
4. Frequent and ongoing interactions with students in the LLC who are their classmates, live on the same floor/hall of a residence unit, and share an interest or major.
5. Experiential learning.		 Surveys, Evaluations, Retention LLC.jpg Yes Application-Based Fall