An Evaluation of a Club Meeting Report

The Club Meeting Report is a chance for you to share with us and the rest of the class an experience you obtained by attending a professional meeting, NYU Club Meeting, Dean's Hour, or another NYU event. This will be a one page assignment, double spaced, sized 12 Times New Roman font that will be turned in by the due date of December 7th.

There will also be a short informal oral presentation in which you share with the rest of the class your experience. There is no need to create any sort of visual presentation (Powerpoint, poster board, etc.). Just prepare a few words to make sure other classmates receive a good understanding of the event in case it interests them in the future.

There is this class syllabus. For your reference.

New Student Seminar(SAHS-UE 1), a required first semester course for new freshmen and transfer students enrolled in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, continues orientation to the University and the School. Students are introduced to the nature of higher education and, in particular, to their programs of study. They begin to actively explore their roles as students in NYU’s diverse and global academic community and as future professionals in their chosen fields.

The New Student Seminar Reading, a literary work that raises questions important to this process of exploration. The theme of the book guides our discussion, which culminates with the Dean’s New Student Academic Convocation, where we explore the work from the perspective of our students' lives and look at its broader social and historical significance. The convocation is typically hosted by the Dean and/or a faculty member.

Theme: "Our Place in the World and Why It Matters"

Reading: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural Historyby Elizabeth Kolbert.

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History chronicles all 5 mass extinctions that have occurred since the creation of this planet and through in-depth research hosted in numerous disciplines dives into the next predicted mass extinction to transpire. Due solely to the current patterns of human existence, the next extinction will be ours to take responsibility for. Kolbert’s writing is inquisitive and direct prompting readers to take a reflective look on societal and individual levels ultimately proving that how we as humans find our place in the world matters on superior levels of importance that ever imaginable.

This year we ask Steinhardt students to think about their own place in the world, reflecting on how we have all achieved our own various places and the larger impact this could have on those around us. We will discuss what it means to purposefully state our place while remaining open to maximizing the positive footprint we can leave behind for years to come.

Course Policies: Attendance and participation in class discussion are required.

Academic Integrity: All students are responsible for understanding and complying with the NYU Steinhardt Statement on Academic Integrity described here: (http://steinhardt(dot)nyu(dot)edu/policies/academic_integrity).

Students are required by NYU to complete an online academic integrity tutorial at http://albert(dot)nyu(dot)edu/integrityhttp://albert(dot)nyu(dot)edu/integrity.

Students with Disabilities:Students with physical or learning disabilities are required to register with the Moses Center for Students with Disabilities, 726 Broadway, 2nd Floor, (212-998-4980) at the start of the semester in order to be considered for appropriate accommodation.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Through active participation in the New Student Seminar, students will advance toward achieving the following learning objectives:

Objective 1: Success

Describe and utilize relevant academic policies and procedures related to undergraduate study and, in particular, their major, and their own educational planning

Identify and apply strategies for academic success, e.g. study skills, time management

Identify and access appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to their educational experience and goals

Apply critical thinking skills and self-awareness in decision making inside and outside of the classroom

Describe and demonstrate principles of academic integrity and responsible citizenship

Objective 2: Engagement

Participate in building community within the Program, Department, School and University

Describe and understand the University and School history, organization, purposes, and traditions

Engage in programs/workshops that support goals for academic success, professional development, and self-awareness

Share ideas and examine problems/issues common to the new student experience

Work effectively and respectfully with others across differences.

Objective 3: Empowerment

Set goals for academic success, personal growth, and leadership development

Identify and understand personal values and how these values impact personal and professional decisions

Understand and display principles of and respect for diversity

Begin to understand the culture of the workplace, expectations and their role as a professional

Learn to identify and investigate trends and developments in field of study

Course Requirements and Assignments

Assigned Reading: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural Historyby Elizabeth Kolbert.As mentioned above, the assigned reading informs the theme for the semester, the class discussion on 9/27 and the Dean’s Convocation on 10/2.

Aspiration Project 2017-18 is planned as part of the new student experience for all new students enrolled in NYU’s undergraduate divisions. Due: 9/20.

Think about the dreams you hold for yourself, your aspirations, and your hopes. What self are you creating here on Washington Square? Submit in 1-2 pages a letter, essay, and /or creative expression of aspiration which you will sign and in a sealed envelope addressed to yourself submit to your New Student Seminar Instructor at the second meeting of your New Student Seminar. Only you will know what is contained therein. At the end of the semester, we will return the sealed envelope to you to reflect on, see how close you have gotten to your dreams, and review how your dreams have changed since the beginning of the fall semester.

Log/Journal: Keep a log/journal of reactions, observations, and reflections on your goals, feelings, and insights about your life as a student at NYU. You will be able to post your logs under the Assignments tab on NYU Classes. Your posts are private between you and your professor

LOG #1 DUE 9/13 Three things that I should know about you

LOG #2 DUE 10/11 Early Responses to NYU

LOG #3 DUE 10/18 Three Favorite Places to eat/hangout

LOG #4 DUE 10/25 Top 3 things on your mind right now

LOG #5 DUE 12/6 Club meeting report - Must submit a ONE-page reaction/evaluation of a professional meeting, NYU Club meeting, Dean’s Hour or experience during your first semester. (Oral Presentation)

4. Co-Curricular Workshops: Participate in at least one co-curricular workshop(s)

Professional development/career

Diversity

Club

5. Class Activity: Participate in a group activity with your OL/peer mentor

6. Complete the quiz on academic integrity at http://albert(dot)nyu(dot)edu/integrity. DUE10/4

7. Individual meeting with OL/peer mentor andwith academic advisor

Grading

New Student Seminar (SAHS-UE 1) is a zero-credit pass/fail graduation requirement for all Steinhardt students. Attendance is required. Students are expected to complete all assignments and fully participate in class discussion and activities.

Tentative Course Schedule(Dates and activities may change)