Just for Students
You may wonder what topics we cover in ETSU 1000. Good question! Each instructor has the flexibility to cover topics as requested by his/her section, but all sections will cover some basic things that are to help you be more successful on your journey from orientation to graduation!
Course overview
- Ice breakers and getting to know your classmates activities
- Syllabus (what IS this thing?!)
- Expectations and assignments
- ETSU pride (why you don't wear gear from other schools!)
E-Wisdom
- Portal (NOT a vortex - you can get out!)
- D2L (is this something out of a Speilberg movie?)
- Social networking
- Academic integrity – plagiarism, cheating
Professors and other important people
- Communication and email correspondence
- Professionalism (Seriously, professionalism matters!)
Academic Success
- Study strategies
- Test taking
- Campus Resources
- Advising
- How your GPA opens (or closes) doors (ESPR, GradesFirst)
Priorities, Commitment, and Discipline
- Time management (your 24 hour day and how you use it)
- Goals (one of yours should be to graduate from college)
- Money management and financial aid (Ramen anyone?)
Health and Wellness
Because there is a lot to cover in this category, the instructors will probably choose (or you can suggest) from this list, but won't cover it all:
- Stress management
- Relationships
- Drugs, alcohol, sex, sexual harassment, assault
- Suicide Prevention
Diversity and Civility