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GATEWAY TO COLLEGE LEARNING
UCOL 1002 Section 002

Fall 2002
T-Th, 3:00-4:15pm, Fine Arts Center (FAC) 319, 562 Elm St.

INSTRUCTOR
Michael D. Fain, BAE, MAE, MFA
Technical Director, Scenic Designer, Associate Professor

Home Phone: 447-1846 (before 10:30pm, only if necessary please!)
Office Phone: 325-5298 e-mail: mdfain@ou.edu
Also Check: http://www.ou.edu/spacechangers
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Mollie Lamson, BS Education, Secondary, Social Studies, expected grad date: Dec. 02

Office Hours: TBA
Office Location: TBA

email address: soonerpenguin@msn.com
Contact Phone: 274-0980 (please call only after 8:00 p.m. and before 12:00 a.m.)

REQUIRED TEXT
Linda Stevens Hjorth, Claiming Your Victories-A Concise Guide to College Success, Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 2000.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Loose leaf notebook 8.5 x 11 paper (no spiral notebooks), text, daily backpack calendar, implements o' writing.
COURSE GOAL
The primary goal of Gateway to College Learning is to assist in a successful transition from high school to university learning. This is accomplished by investigation and practice of specific academic skills, by inquiry into life skills necessary for citizenship in any diverse community, and by knowledge of history, traditions, and current campus life at the University of Oklahoma.
ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
"Any student in this class who has a disability that may prevent full demonstration of ability should contact the instructor personally before the end of the first week of classes so that discussion can be held regarding accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate individual educational opportunities."
COURSE ACTIVITIES
  1. Attendance is expected. Course grade will be lowered by one letter grade after the second (10 week class) absence and by one additional letter grade for each subsequent absence. Absences may be excused only by petition with documentation to the Office of Freshman Programs. Student athletes will follow Athletic Department procedures.
  2. Reading assignments must be completed prior to the class period for which they are due. Class discussion is based on the reading, and informed participation in discussion is expected.
  3. Writing assignments will often accompany reading assignments and are due at the beginning of the class period for which they are assigned. Your name, assignment title, date, and student ID number must be on each assignment.
  4. Journal writing done weekly; late journals are not accepted. Your weekly journal is due every Tuesday at the beginning of class.
    Journals are privileged information and cannot be shared without your written permission. Some journals will be submitted via campus e-mail. NOTES: 1) Your Personal Journal will be written on 8.5x11 three ring notebook paper (no spiral notebook paper). 2) Some topics will be assigned to you, but for the most part what you write will be up to you. You should focus on significant events and experiences you encounter personally, as well as major topics which may arise within the University community and the rest of the world. 3) Your name, e-mail address and phone number should be clearly displayed at the right, top of each page. 4) Your Journal should represent some personal risk in your ability and willingness to express yourself and to raise significant questions and pertinent observations which express your growth and openness.
  5. Activity Reports will document your attendance at two campus cultural events. The reports should be two pages in length (500 words) and typed with double spacing. The Fine Arts event must be approved in advance by your instructor. College of Fine Arts events from which you may select are:

    1. A play at the University Theatre or Studio

    2. A musical recital chosen from the Blue Sheet

    3. An art exhibit at the Fred Jones Art Museum

    4. A dance production at Rupel Jones Theatre

    5. A musical theatre production sponsored by the College of Fine Arts

  6. Volunteer Service is a component of Gateway to College Learning classes. Classes may select a project as a group, or teams within the class may elect to work as small groups. A campus or community service agency such as Special Olympics or Habitat for Humanity will be selected by each class, and each student will work a minimum of four hours during the semester. Upon completion of the project, each student will make a three-minute oral report to the class detailing the experience. Reports must be scheduled with the instructor at least one week in advance and should include documentation such as photos, videos, handouts, etc. Agencies must be approved by the instructor before volunteer work begins. Students whose work hours do not permit participation in the class project may negotiate for volunteer time on an individual project. Each student remains responsible for a personal, oral report to the class.
  7. Professor Interview is a personal interview with a faculty member. The person selected for the interview as well as the interview questions and format must be approved in advance by your Gateway instructor. Upon completion of the interview, the student will make a three-minute oral report to the class detailing the interview responses.
  8. Participation in an approved campus organization is required for all Gateway students. To fulfill this component, attend at least two meetings of a group (academic club, political organization, residence hall organization, religious organization, or other approved group) during the semester. Attendance must be verified by the leader/president of the group. Write a one-page paper describing your experience.
  9. Pop Quizzes: May be given periodically over reading assignments, class discussions, or other assigned materials. There will be no make up for missed quizzes.
  10. Final Paper: A final paper will be required in lieu of a final exam. This paper will consist of from four to six pages double-spaced typewritten and will be due on an agreed upon date after the conclusion of the course. More details coming soon!