GSU 1010 First Year Experience - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, policies, and components from the GSU 1010 syllabus for Fall 2025.

First Year Experience (GSU 1010)

A 1‑credit course at Georgia State University to help new students reflect on goals, plan their college experience, and develop academic and professional skills for successful transition.

CLO 1

Professional Skills Development—Create professional documents (bio, resumes) to communicate current qualifications and future aspirations.

CLO 2

Academic and Personal Planning—Analyze your academic pathway and motivations to produce actionable plans and insights for achieving educational and professional goals.

CLO 3

Teamwork and Communication—Demonstrate teamwork and public speaking by collaborating on group projects and delivering professional presentations.

iCollege

Georgia State's online learning platform used to access course materials, submit assignments, and communicate (visit icolliage.gsu.edu).

Focus2 assessments

A suite of online tools (personality, values, career planning, work interests, skills) used to guide major choice and career planning; attribution required for AI usage.

GSU Gems

10‑point group presentations where each group selects and shares one campus resource (GSU gem) with the class.

Change the World

A 5‑10 minute group presentation about how the group collectively will change the world.

Attendance policy

Attendance is worth 26 points total (2 points per class); 2 points deducted per absence; excused absences require Dean of Students notification and documentation.

Syllabus Quiz

A 1‑point quiz assessing understanding of course policies and procedures.

Professional Bio

A 10‑point assignment to introduce you, highlight skills and accomplishments, and establish your personal brand for networking and online presence.

Best Fit Major / Personality Tests

Nine short assessments (2 points each; total 18) to help identify majors that align with personality and interests.

Resume (VMock)

A 10‑point assignment to create a resume with guidance from the VMock platform to produce a high‑quality resume.

Elevator Pitch

A 30‑ to 90‑second personal pitch developed with feedback (VMock) and delivered to the class.

Why I Won’t Quit Essay

A 10‑point essay to remind yourself of the promise to invest in your college degree and persist.

Extra Credit

Up to 10 points of additional assignments or discussions to make up for missed work or earn extra resources.

Academic Support Services

University resources (Counseling, Crisis Services, Health Services, Advising, Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Writing Studio) to support learning.

Generative AI Tools Policy

AI tools may be used with attribution; cite with MLA/APA and explain how prompts were used; unattributed use can violate academic honesty.

LiveSafe

Campus safety app for quick communication with GSU police; download from app stores; offers Panther Alerts and emergency numbers.

Campus Carry

Georgia law allowing licensed individuals to carry a concealed handgun on campus with exceptions; license holder is responsible to know the law.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Responsible Employees must report sexual misconduct to administrative officials; confidential reporting options available; see the Sexual Misconduct Policy in the Student Code of Conduct.