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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
The New Student Seminar is a two-credit sequence designed to help students develop the skills and attitudes, academic and social, which are crucial to becoming a successful college student and a contributor to one's community. An advisor and a mentor are assigned to each student to explain academic programs, courses, requirements, and the resources and support services available. All first year students will share a common learning experience that is comprised of service learning projects, selected topics, and special events. Registration in the New Student Seminar is required of all students entering Salve Regina University at freshman standing. A Wellness Model will be used to introduce students to and keep students connected to Salve Regina University and the Newport community. The components of this model include wellness issues in the following areas: intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social/cultural, physical, and life planning. Students will be encouraged to explore each of these areas to develop as integrated/holistic lifelong learners. 1 credit each.
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10.00 Credits
Graduation requirement for all students As part of the Feinstein Enriching America Program, all undergraduate students complete 10 hours of community service. Normally, this is accomplished in the New Student Seminar. Completion of the 10 hours of service must be documented in the Office of Community Service. The inclusion of GST111 on the student transcript indicates the completion of this graduation requirement. No credit.
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1.00 Credits
A Wellness Model will be used to introduce the student and keep the student connected to Salve Regina University and the Newport community. The components of this model include wellness issues in the following areas: intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social/cultural, physical, and life planning. Students will be encouraged to explore each of these areas to develop as an integrated/holistic lifelong learner. The Transfer Student Seminar is a one-credit unit designed to help transfer students develop the skills and attitudes, academic and social, which are crucial to success at Salve Regina University and as a contributor to one's community. An advisor and a student mentor are assigned to each section to explain academic programs, courses, requirements, and the resources and support services available. All transfer students will share a common learning experience that is comprised of the service learning readings, selected topics and special events. The Feinstein Enriching America Program introduces students to opportunities for community service and encourages continuing participation in community service throughout college. Registration in the Transfer Student Seminar or New Student Seminar is required for all transfer students. 1 credit.
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1.00 Credits
These two seminars are taken in conjunction with participation in the First Year Experience Student Mentor Program. In addition to co-facilitating a New Student Seminar each semester, the mentor participates in a one-credit Mentor Practicum seminar both in the fall and the spring. The Practicum provides support, training, debriefing, and updates for the mentors. 1 credit each.
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1.00 Credits
In this course students will learn how to develop and lead a student-centered community in a contemporary college residence hall setting. This is accomplished through the participation in fall, winter and spring RA training workshops, classroom discussions, textbook readings, class projects, and experiential learning. In addition, basic human development theory, counseling, assertiveness and leadership techniques are also discussed and practiced. This course is a one credit per semester class and is graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: Must be hired as a Resident Assistant 1 credit each.
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3.00 Credits
Common Core Requirement - All students must complete this course First-year students at Salve Regina University are beginning a journey toward a lifetime of learning and responsible citizenship in a global context. This portal course helps begin that journey, one which requires both liberal arts skills and a commitment to explore perennial moral and spiritual questions faced by humanity. Throughout history and across cultures, human beings have attempted to answer these great questions in images, ideas, and actions. Using a text-based, writing intensive approach, this course will enable students to enter into dialogue with some of the most powerful and provocative answers ever given, answers that for many have been doors to wisdom. In the process, students will join their fellow human beings across time and culture in this search for wisdom. 3 credits.
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