CU 101
What is CU 101?
- A 2 credit (3 contact hour) course developed for freshmen and first semester transfer students (download syllabus.pdf).
- Fall sections are restricted to enrollment for ESP, Nursing and PRTM students.
- Sections offered in the spring of 2010 will be restricted to freshmen and first semester transfer students who are on academic probation after their first semester at Clemson.
Why does Clemson University offer CU 101?
- CLEMSON HISTORY: To introduce students to Clemson University — to recognize and appreciate Clemson’s uniqueness.
- DECISION MAKING: To develop an understanding of the complex issues and choices confronting students in college as they make a successful transition from high school to university learning.
- GOAL SETTING: To help students clarify why they are in college and set realistic goals for their experience here.
- CAMPUS RESOURCES/LIBRARY: To recognize and use the resources available to students throughout their college career to support their goals.
- ACADEMIC SUCCESS SKILLS: To develop essential skills and expertise that will lead to their success academically and in other areas of their life, including decision-making, communication, and time management.
- DIVERSITY: To encourage individual growth by increasing awareness of human diversity, cultures, values and beliefs.
- CAREER DEVELOPMENT: To identify interests, skills, abilities and work values; prepare a resume.
- CRITICAL THINKING: to enhance reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving skills through application
- COMMUNICATION: to enhance listening, speaking and writing skills; to provide guidelines for effective communication in all facets of life of a college student.
- EPORTFOLIO: To develop an ePortfolio in Blackboard and share the ePortfolio with the CU 101 instructor for review.
For additional information contact Dr. M. Elaine Richardson, CU 101 Coordinator, at 656-6212 or erchrds@clemson.edu.