ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY- NEWPORT
A branch campus of ASU-Beebe
Freshman Seminar

Instructor: Mr. Allen Mooneyhan (www.newportweb.com/asun)  
Phone: 870-512-7864
Office: Walton Hall 206
Office hours: Click here

Text: Becoming a Master Student: Ellis, Dave. 10th Edition.

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Obtain information about academic programs, student support services, student activities and campus organizations.
  2. Understand university policies and procedures concerning academic advising, attendance, scheduling and degree programs.
  3. Become aware of the library, the learning center, and other university services.
  4. Develop strategies for effective time management, memory improvement note-taking, health management, reading, writing and thinking.
  5. Learn techniques of effective preparation for tests, test-taking strategies and anxiety reduction.
  6. Learn techniques for dealing effectively with individuals and complicated interchange of ideas associated with the college experience.

Evaluation System:

Test #1 …………………...100
Assignments……………...100
Participation……………...100
Learning Model……..……100
Final ............................…. 100
500 points possible		   A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = Below 60
  1. There will be examinations.
  2. Exercises will be assigned at various times throughout the course.
  3. You will be required to design and explain a learning model of your own.
  4. You will be required to attend class and participate in each lesson.

Class Attendance and Make-up Work: Attendance is mandatory. Participation is necessary in order to pass the class. Each class period is worth points toward your attendance grade. Scheduled tests and activities will not be changed and anyone not participating will not be allowed to make them up. If you know in advance that you will have a conflict with a test, you may contact the instructor IN ADVANCE and discuss the issue with him. In some cases, make-up tests may be allowed if notice is given IN ADVANCE. the teacher is not responsible for providing you with any missed work or lecture notes.

Student Responsibilities: The student is responsible for attending every class and being there ON TIME. If a student should miss class he/she is responsible for obtaining the notes/material missed during that class.

Course Outline: The following major topics will be covered in Freshman Seminar:

  1. University Information
    1. Resources available
    2. Benefit of a degree
    3. Key people and locations- Who to see for problems, organizations and clubs
  2. Study Skills
    1. Time management
    2. Note-taking and study strategies
    3. Memory improvement
    4. Test-taking strategies
    5. Memory, reading and writing skills
    6. Thinking skills
    7. Health
  3. Relationships

SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.  The Coordinator of Student Services has been designated as the Arkansas State University-Newport compliance coordinator for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Any student who requires special services should contact the Coordinator of Student Services.

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