Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts
Fall 2009
Academic DepartmentsFine Arts Humanities Social
SciencesInterdisciplinary
Art English Anthropology American Studies
Graphic Design Foreign Languages and Literatures
Economics Ethnic Studies
Music History Political Science New Media Communication
Theatre Arts Philosophy Psychology Women Studies
Speech Communication
Sociology Liberal Studies
Art History
What is a Liberal Arts Education?
Thinkers
Creators
Citizens
Leaders
Academic Success• Everybody starts college with a new
GPA.• You have a CLEAN SLATE.• Most of you had a 3.0 + GPA in high
school.• Get to know your faculty/instructors.• Connect with Advisers.• Successful time management is KEY.
Introduce Yourself
W h o are you ? W h ere a re you from ? W h at w ill you s tu d y?
Q u es tion s
What goes into a Liberal Arts degree?
Liberal Arts PacketGuide to Graduation
What is the purpose of the Baccalaureate Core?
• To learn more about other areas outside your major
• To explore potential majors or minors• To work on the skills necessary to succeed
in college• To expose you to the notions of cultural
diversity and difference, power and discrimination
Liberal Arts Packet
• Class Selection 101*Alpha Sectioning
• Major Classes for Freshmen• Department Contacts/ Registration Dates• International Degree• Advisor/Advisee Responsibilities
Top 10 Employer Valued Skills
1. Communication Skills
2. Honesty and Integrity
3. Teamwork
4. Interpersonal Skills
5. Motivation/Initiative
6. Strong Work Ethic
7. Analytical Skills
8. Flexibility/Adaptability
9. Computer Skills
10. Organizational Skills
What will happen tomorrow?
• Actively participate
- Ask questions
(Not your parents)
• Student Responsibility
• Adviser Responsibility
• Parent Responsibility
Important Technical Info….• Important Numbers you need to
Know– Student ID /GAP– PIN (given to you by your
advisor)• Math placement• Foreign Language Placement• AP/Transfer credits?• U-Engage, Dept. Orientation
classes• Online schedule of classes• ONID account• Word of the day … the “F” word
“F-L-E-X-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y”• START Checklist
Take advantage of your
OPPORTUNITIES!~Get Involved~