University Seminar
The University Seminar program is a big part of your start at Lawrence Tech, and we're proud of it. Here are a few questions and answers as you get ready to start!
What is University Seminar?
Who teaches University Seminar?
Why are there two versions of University Seminar?
Do transfer students need to take this course?
Where do I sign up for University Seminar?
What if I have other questions?
It's a course you take in the first semester of your freshman year. The goal of this course is to integrate our first year students into the Lawrence Tech community and provide them with the skills needed to succeed and develop as responsible students and citizens. The course's learning outcomes are:
1. Develop skills that will promote academic success.
- Value the importance of Lawrence Tech's Core Curriculum
- Learn to prioritize your roles/tasks and how to use your time wisely
- Know and value the Academic Honor Code
- Understand what is plagiarism and the consequences if found guilty of it
- Develop the academic skills necessary for your success
- Learn of Lawrence Tech's academic resources and support systems
- Explore your career options
2. Demonstrate principles of responsible citizenship within the campus and surrounding community.
- Learn of the opportunities to get involved on campus and get involved
- Understand that we live in a diverse world and that it is essential that we learn to respect and work with each other
- Learn and take advantage of opportunities to become an engaged citizen
3. Understand and demonstrate collaborative learning
- Participate in group projects and activities
- Seek feedback from peers and provide feedback to peers
Who teaches University Seminar?
Faculty, staff, and administrators selected for their experience and interest in the course.
Why are there two versions of University Seminar?
To fit different needs. Experience has proven that some students, particularly those with an Undeclared major, are better served by COM1002. The expanded version of the course has been designed to address the unique issues and choices facing these students. It has all of COM 1001, plus additional emphasis on study skills, like using textbooks, acquiring listening and note-taking skills, preparing for and taking exams, studying in groups, and extra time on library and computer resources. If you've declared your major, you may choose either version of the course.
Do transfer students need to take this course?
All freshman students take this course - except that it's optional if you:
- Have taken a comparable course at another college or university, OR
- Have completed 30 semester hours of work at another college or university (even if it didn't all transfer).
Where do I sign up for University Seminar?
You register for it along with your other courses. You and your adviser choose which section best fits your needs.
What if I have other questions?
Contact the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication at (248)204-3520 or humchair@ltu.edu, or Melissa Grunow, Leadership Curriculum Coordinator, at (248)204-2414 or mgrunow@ltu.edu.