“University Seminar 1001 is a 1 hour required class for all incoming freshmen. It is taught by an Instructor and facilitated by a Peer Leader. University Seminar was designed to integrate academics and fun through the use of interactive learning that involves group activities and a variety of other techniques. UNIV 1001 is customized for your college and/or major, and it is always expanding to find new ways to meet the needs of our Freshmen.”
The topics presented in University Seminar include the following:
· Orientation to Student Life at ULM
· Time Management
· Note Taking
· Critical Thinking
· Test Taking/Anxiety
· Diversity
· Community Service
Various approaches are used in teaching University Seminar, such as:
· Lecture
· Video
· Group activities
· Guest speakers
· Icebreaker exercises
· Team building activities