BK100D Syllabus Fall 18.pdf - Welcome to Baker University!...

Welcome to Baker University!
BK 100 is a one-semester common course taken by new students at Baker University. The course meets twice a
week and carries 2 credits. This course provides students with an opportunity to explore their own
understanding of themselves, their values, and the role of values in decision making. Over the course of the
semester in group and individual settings, we will explore some of the common concerns of college students
such as time management, values, resume building, vocational choice, and academic planning. By the end of
the course students will have an introduction to Baker and to themselves and will be ready to transition to
their next college years with a sure grounding and understanding of Baker related skills.
Instructor:
Dr. Jamin Perry, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Mulvane 302
[email protected]
785-594-8326
SN Student Leader:
Greg Flores [email protected]
Course Description:
BK 100D MF 8:30-9:20 MS 211
BK 100 Course Objectives
The outcomes for this course are prescribed by Baker University’s Liberal Studies program. At the conclusion of
the course students will be able to:
1. understand the rigor and importance of academics at Baker.
2. apply various course concepts to the world around them.
3. understanding of the advising process and academic requirements.
4. identify the functions of various university offices and departments.
5. recognize enhanced connections with students and faculty.
6. develop an understanding of their own physical, spiritual, and mental well being
7. engage in extended activities that promote well being
8. develop an understanding of themselves, their values, and the role of values in decision making.
Common Activities
1. Attendance at Majors Fair and common assignment
2. Enrollment scheduling to include review of checklist for QS, Proficiencies, Majors, and Minors –
utilizing the Advising Manual adapted by departments
3. Academic Integrity/Misconduct and BU policies and procedures
4. Title IX
5. Engage Survey
6. Baker History and Traditions
7. Common readings
8. Baker Resources (SAS, Tutoring, and Collins Library) Presentation
9. Tutorial session regarding online enrollment
10. Change of Advisor forms
11. Major Declaration forms
12. Resume
13. Personal Mission Statement
14. Class Activity
15. Wellness Activity
Disclaimer: The Common Sense Rule
All policies and rules and stuff about this class assume we will all adhere to some level of common sense. Small
typing errors, mistakes, and general haberdashery, etc, will not be a point of contention or an acceptable
loophole. For example, a typo of the year 2016 in which an assignment is due, since you are attending class in
the Fall of 2017 common sense should tell you that the assignment is due now, not in 2016, and you are still
responsible for it
I reserve the right to amend this syllabus at any point during the semester with accompanying notification to
students.