Business Students Succeed at the G

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

Connect with the UNC Greensboro Community

• Build social connections by developing positive relationships with peers, staff, and faculty to develop a sense of belonging (MAC SLO 3)
• Identify and use campus services and resources that contribute to their learning and success both within and beyond the classroom (MAC SLO 1)

Foster Academic Success

• Learn academic skills and techniques in addition to exercising critical thinking and critical reflection to improve academic performance (MAC SLO 1)
• Critically evaluate information and media sources in a variety of formats. (MAC SLO 4)
• Incorporate and cite sources accurately and correctly. (MAC SLO 5)

Engage in Personal Development

• Explore sense of interests, values, and strengths through self-exploration and self-reflection
• Connect personal interests, values, and strengths with academic majors and career paths
• Develop goals and plans related to personal purpose, interests, or values between self and community (MAC SLO 2)

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Participation & Engagement	25%
Exploration & Application	60%
Final Project	15%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
≥ 93	A
90-92	A-
87-89	B+
83-86	B
80-82	B-
77-79	C+
73-76	C
70-72	C-
67-69	D+
63-66	D
60-62	D-
< 60	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attending class regularly is one of the best ways to get the most out of UNS. Because this course is built around discussion, reflection, and shared experiences, being present helps you build relationships, stay connected to the UNCG community, and engage in learning that can't always be replicated outside of class.

Attendance is required in this course. At the same time, I understand that life happens. To support your wellbeing and responsibilities outside of class, you are allowed four (4) "as-needed" absences during the semester. You do not need to provide documentation for these absences.

Your as-needed absences may be used for situations such as:

Illness

Mental health needs

Family responsibilities

Religious observances

Unexpected events

Other personal circumstances

I encourage you to use these absences thoughtfully and reserve them for times when you truly need them. My hope is that you'll be in class whenever you're able so you can fully participate in our learning community and get the most from your first-semester experience.

Participation and Engagement make up 25% of your final course grade. Participation is not simply about showing up to class. It is about actively engaging in course activities, contributing to discussions, collaborating with peers, and reflecting on your learning throughout the semester.

If you accumulate more than four absences, you must meet with me to discuss the circumstances and develop a plan for making up missed learning and engagement opportunities. Students who complete approved make-up work may be able to avoid attendance-related grade penalties.

If additional absences occur without communication or completion of agreed-upon make-up work, each absence beyond the fourth will result in a 5-point deduction from your final course grade.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.