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Crimson Connection
For IUP students who are exploring majors in the Colleges of Health & Human Services, Education & Educational Technology, and Fine Arts.
Students enrolled in the Crimson Connection will take special linked courses that count toward graduation. During the fall semester students will take English 101 (4 credits) and Career Exploration (1 credit). You will experience stellar English professors who have received awards for their excellence in teaching. Career Exploration will provide you with the opportunity to work with others as you examine majors.
During the second semester, students will complete a Health & Wellness (3 credits) course linked with a Library Resources (1 credit) course. The library resources course is designed to provide an information literacy foundation as you explore your academic future.
Students will participate in the Crimson Common Hour. This one-hour out of class experience will be held in the residence hall. Typical experiences will include Pizza with the Dean, discussions with invited faculty from various majors, Coffee with Visiting Artists, and distinguished guest lecturers of special interest to the group.
Crimson Common Hours
Location: Suites on Grant (exact room TBD)
Students must attend at least 4 from the list below. You may attend all of them if you choose.
Date
September 13, 2007, 3:30-5:00 pm (Note different time for this week)
“Getting to know each other...…A Focus on Connections” This first common hour is a social event required for all members of Crimson Connections. Invited guests include Deans, A-Deans, and some faculty from each college. Meet some key people who are passionate about the issues of student success and achievement, and whose goals are to provide a seamless educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom..... key objectives of Crimson Connections.
September 27, 2007, 4 pm
Who am I, and What is out there? Navigating your first year...” What are the important ingredients in choosing a major? Should my major prepare me for a particular job? Students will discuss exploration of majors and decision-making about choosing a major. Guest speaker/facilitator: Mark Anthony, Career Services.
October 11, 2007, 4 pm
Student Success: Who, What, Where?
Discussion will center on key strategies that are necessary for student success as well as campus resources that are available to address both academic and/or personal issues.
October 25, 2007. 4 pm
Liberal Education
Many First-year students are surprised at the Liberal Studies courses they must take in order to graduate. They wonder why someone who wants to be a teacher, musician or health-care worker should study subjects that have nothing directly to do with those fields. And that is a reasonable question--Why should you study history, literature, philosophy, music, art, or any other subject outside of your major? Why should you study any subject that does not help to train you for a job? What are the IUP Liberal Studies requirements? Join in a lively discussion on this topic. Guest speaker/facilitator: Dr. Mary Sadler, Director Liberal Studies at IUP.
November 8, 2007. 4 pm
Open Date for student input. What issues facing you as a student would you like to discuss? What have been your successes and disappointments this semester? Some topics already to be included are preparation for final exams, Praxis exams for students in Education majors, and application process for the Nursing program.
November 29, 2007. 4 pm
Make new connections. Connect with upper-class students and representatives from student professional groups from our colleges.
