Student Success
Boise State University offers several opportunities for new students to help them launch their collegiate careers successfully. These courses/programs have limited enrollment so that student discussion and interaction can be encouraged.
Learning Communities | UNIV 101U: First Year Seminar
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A learning community is a group of students enrolled in a block of common courses. You will have a network of people already in place that first day of class that continues throughout your stay at Boise State University. This is a way to form meaningful relationships with other students both in and out of the classroom. You can have a built-in study group. Learning Communities typically begin during the fall semster
Designed to help you make a successful transition to university life. In this course you will learn essential information about Boise State University, its rules, procedures, and resources; explore major and career possibilities; gain academic skills; and develop life skills and attitudes needed to achieve your educational and personal goals. Courses are offered for 1 and/or 2 credits.
Why enroll in the UNIV101U First Year Seminar? (PDF)
- Enhance your academic skills/study skills
- Learn college classroom expectations
- Expand your ability to practice critical thinking
- Build relationships with other students
- Learn to establish effective study groups
UNIV 105: Reading and Study Strategies
This three-credit, pass/fail course will assist students who want an intense focus on essential academic skills. Students learn college textbook comprehension skills, master essential listening and note taking skills and develop a foundation for successful test taking. The course is comprised of a large group lecture and a small group lab experience - very "hands on!" It is best to take this course along with a survey course that requires note taking, for example sociology or history.
UNIV 106: Library Research
This class is specifically designed to increase your proficiency in the use of the library and make you more comfortable with library personnel and materials. Most of your classes throughout your college career will require strong library and research skills. This one-credit, pass/fail class allows students to work at their own pace, independently completing assignments. No class meetings so students can adjust their schedule as needed to complete the work. A great way to become skilled in using library resources!
UNIV 107: Introduction to E-Learning
This one-credit Pass/Fail class is offered over 5 weeks and is designed to help you acquire the skills and knowledge in the areas of computer/Internet literacy, technology management, online communications, organization, and time management necessary for success in taking classes online or via the Internet.
UNIV 108: Career and Life Planning
This two-credit class focuses on issues such as knowing yourself, the world of work, identifying resources, career planning, and implementation of career and life plans. Student participation includes work-study sheets, interviews, and visitations. There is limited enrollment for this class.
UNIV 109: Major Exploration - An Introspective Process
This one-credit class will help students learn meaningful skills to support an academic decision regarding their major. Focus is on self-exploration and discovery, through introspective listening, self-assessment and exploration of campus and external resources to support an effective major choice.
UNIV 120: Comprehension of Textbooks and Text Structures
This three-credit graded course emphasizes analysis of organizational patterns commonly found in college textbooks and other college reading materials. Students read and analyze college textbook chapters, informational essays, and articles from a current news magazine to learn strategies for comprehending and studying reading materials in their current university courses. Restriction: Note: Cross-listed with ED_LTCY 120.
LEAD 101: Foundations in Leadership
Basic Leadership theory, historical paradigms, and concepts. Personal leadership development through teh exploration of leadership identity, values and ethics; understanding of others through multicultural appreciation; and fostering active citizenship through community-based projects.
LEAD 201: Applied Leadership
Students will apply leadership principles and enhance their leadership skills. Emphasis will be placed on group leadership development through the exploration of different leadership styles and assessment of personal leadership competencies; refinement of effective communication skills and ethics; understanding of group processes; and refinement of group leadership competencies. A community-based project will facilitate the practice of leadership. PREREQ: LEAD 101.
LEAD 301: Current Issues in Leadership
Current trends and issues in leadership are addressed specifically relating to education, business/industry, government, non-profits, and more. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing professional ethics. Students have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning supplemented by selected readings and dialogues with University and local community leaders. PREREQ: LEAD 101 and LEAD 201.
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Contact Information:
Phone: 208.426.4049
Fax: 208.426.4228
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Email: academic@boisestate.edu
This web page was last updated January 2008