Clemson University : Academic Success Center : CU 101

CU 101

A course developed for freshmen and first semester transfer students (download syllabus.pdf)
Taught by faculty (faculty application.pdf) and staff (staff application.pdf) who are dedicated to helping students succeed
Enrollment in the course, 2 credits (3 contact hours), is limited to 19 students per section
60 sections are offered each fall; another 5-10 sections are offered in the spring, with an emphasis on enrolling freshmen who are on academic probation after their first semester at Clemson

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.