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2005-07 Catalog
(Volume XLV * May 2005)
Persons To Whom Inquiries May Be Directed
Policy of Nondiscrimination
Academic Year Calendars
Section I: General Information
Section II: Admissions
Section III: Student Life
Section IV: Expenses and Financial Assistance
Section V: Academic Information
Section VI: Programs of Study
Section VII: Courses of Instruction
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Section VII: Courses of Instruction
First-Year Experience
FYEX 100. First-Year Orientation (2)
This two-credit course introduces students to campus life, with discussions of survival skills for entering students, as well as ways to acclimate to personal, academic, career, social, and recreational activities at Shepherd University. Through class discussions students will develop positive lifelong learning skills and will learn to cope successfully with the demands of the first year of university life. Opportunities for interaction with faculty and classmates will occur both in and outside of the classroom.
FYEX 101. First-Year Orientation for Athletes (1)
This one-credit course provides student-athletes with information concerning policies at Shepherd University, the Shepherd University Department of Athletics, and the NCAA. In addition, this course introduces students to campus life, with discussions of survival skills for entering students, as well as ways to acclimate to personal, academic, career, social, and recreational activities at Shepherd University. Through class discussions students will develop positive lifelong learning skills and will learn to cope successfully with the demands of the first year of university life as a student-athlete. Opportunities for interaction with faculty and classmates will occur both in and outside of the classroom. Student-athletes only.
FYEX 102. First-Year Interest Group (1)
This one-credit course is centered on a common interest shared by a faculty or staff person and the students enrolled in the course. Students will sign up for an interest of their choice; together the students and faculty/staff mentor will explore the interest as well as discuss survival skills for incoming students. The course will consist of several small group meetings with the mentor as well as three large-group sessions. The larger sessions will focus on acclimating students to the University, wellness, and diversity.
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