COLLEGE LIFE

Coordinator: Karen Finnegan

Director of Career Services and the First-Year Experience

Faculty/Staff:

Beverly Aurand, Mike Beggs, Mindy Bliss, Sondi Creglow, Karen Finnegan, Linda Holland-Toll, Victoria Horst, Marshall Maddy, Catherine Richard

COL 101            (1)

Introduction to College Life

College 101 is designed to assist freshmen in successfully accomplishing the transition into higher learning with all of its demands, responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges. The course provides an avenue through which each student can explore the institution and its resources and begin to discover his/her leadership and academic potential as a Newberry College student.

Required of all first-time freshmen during their first semester at Newberry College.

College Life 101 satisfies Core Curriculum requirements in College Life,           Area H-1.

Offered every semester.

COL 300            (1)

Learning Leadership

Course will explore basic theories and concepts of leadership and personal values. Participants will identify personal leadership styles and skills and learn how to adapt and use them effectively in various life situations. This course is highly interactive and experiential in nature. Participants will be required to participate in many varied exercises.

Offered Spring Semester.

COL 401               (1)

The Senior Year Experience.

Designed to help seniors make a successful transition from the classroom to the world of work. This capstone course brings closure to the college experience and teaches students to write resumes and cover letters, develop job search strategies, practice interviewing skills, develop leadership skills, strengthen communication skills in the workplace and make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives.

Offered Spring Semester.

COL 493                 (1)

Teaching Practicum.

Prerequisites: COL 300 and permission of College Life Coordinator.