ASU 101-NU: The ASU Experience — Syllabus

Course Information

• Course Number: $ASU ext{ }101-NU$
• Course Title: The ASU Experience
• Credit Hours: $1$
• Modality:
  • Face-to-Face
• Course Meeting Information:
  • Day/Time: $Thursdays, imes 10:30 ext{--}11:45 ext{ AM}$
  • Location: UCENT 275
• Prerequisites: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation student
• Corequisites: None
• Instructor: Taler Suggs
  • Email: $TLSuggs@asu.edu$
  • Office hours: By appointment only (arranged via email)
• Course Description:
  • Covers ASU’s mission as the New American University, entrepreneurial problem-solving, sustainability challenges, and social embeddedness.
  • Through discussions and assignments, examines academic integrity and its future impact.
  • Promotes awareness of research engagement value and interdisciplinary perspective.

Course Overview and Learning Outcomes

• Overall aim: Support academic and personal success through engagement, integrity, and interdisciplinary thinking.
• Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
  • $1.$ Academic Planning and Academic Advising
  • Identify strategies and resources to maximize academic success at ASU, including leadership, involvement, teamwork, and wellness.
  • $2.$ Academic Skill-Building
  • Demonstrate confidence in communicating with instructors and staff.
  • $3.$ Integrity and Decision-Making
  • Understand the significance and lasting impact of decisions related to academic, personal, and professional integrity.
  • $4.$ Innovation in Health
  • Design an innovative health solution culminating in a professional pitch presentation.
  • $5.$ Engagement and Community
  • Understand the imperative of student engagement within Edson College and the campus at large to solidify commitment to ASU and the community.
  • $6.$ Community and Belonging
  • Establish a sense of community by connecting with peers, mentors, university staff, and faculty.
  • $7.$ Global Mindsets
  • Comprehend global mindsets and views through collaboration, innovation, and celebration of inclusiveness.
  • $8.$ Goal Identification
  • Identify academic, professional, and personal goals.

Course Materials

• Required Materials:
  • No textbook is required; readings, if any, will be available on MyASU Canvas.
• Additional notes:
  • Course relies on Canvas for communications, submissions, and grades.

General Topic Schedule (Week-by-Week Overview)

• Week 1 (8/21):
  • Topics/Lessons: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8
  • Activities: Module 1; Welcome; Review Syllabus; Syllabus Template Version 4.2
• Week 2 (8/28):
  • Topics: #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7
  • Activities: Module 2; Campus Resources; Module 3; Time/Stress Management
  • In-class discussions on campus resources and time/stress techniques
  • Campus Resources Assignment
• Week 3 (9/4):
  • Topics: #1, #2, #3, #8
  • Activities: Module 4; Significance of integrity and plagiarism; Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Quiz
• Week 4 (9/11):
  • Topics: #1, #2, #3, #4, #8
  • Activities: Module 5; Introduction to Artificial Intelligence; Health Innovation Exhibition (HIE)
  • Watch HIE Project Video; Work in HIE Groups using AI to generate ideas
  • HIE Project: Group Members and Topic
• Week 5 (9/18):
  • Topics: #6, #7
  • Activities: Module 6; Inclusive Excellence; In-class discussions on inclusivity
  • Interview an ASU 101 classmate
• Week 6 (9/25):
  • Topics: #1, #4, #6, #8
  • Activities: Module 7; HEALab Visit (850 N. 5th Street, Wexford Building); In-class discussion and work on HIE Pitch
  • Academic/Student Success Activity; Topics and groups should be finalized prior to HEALab
• Week 7 (10/2):
  • Topics: #1, #3, #5, #8
  • Activities: Module 8; Academic Advising; Advisors in class; Advising Follow-Up Form
• Week 8 (10/9):
  • Topics: #1, #4, #6, #7
  • Activities: Module 9; Your Voice, Your Choice: Using Education and Motivation to Stay Alcohol-Free; Project discussion and problem statement; Community and Affinity Building; Student Success Activity
• Week 9 (10/16):
  • Topics: #1, #2, #3, #4, #7
  • Activities: Module 10; Library + Solution Creation; Continued discussion on creative solutions
  • Module 11; In-class discussions about solution and Innovation Idea Feedback
• Week 10 (10/23):
  • Topics: Solution excellence
  • Activities: Module 12; Solution Finalization and Innovation Idea Feedback; Professional Development; Final touches on your pitch
• Week 11 (10/30):
  • Topics: #1, #2, #4, #6, #7
  • Activities: Module 12; Pitch Finalization: In-class presentations and pitch submission
  • In-class presentations; Group in-person pitch; Submit Pitch for judging; Personal Wellbeing; Student Success Activity
• Week 12 (11/6):
  • Topics: #1, #4, #8
  • Activities: Module 13; Health Careers + Career Exploration; Interprofessional Education (IPE)
  • Handshake Profile; IPE Quiz; Group Feedback
• Week 13 (11/13):
  • Topics: #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8
  • Activities: Module 14; Financial Wellness; Advising Check-in; Financial Literacy Discussion; Financial Wellness Quiz
• Week 14 (11/20):
  • Topics: #1, #2, #4, #6, #7, #8
  • Activities: Module 15; Community Building; In-class Discussions
• Week 15 (11/21/25):
  • Activities: Community Building Assignment; Health Innovation Exhibition for Top 16 Finalists (in-person if selected)
• Week 16 (12/4):
  • Topics: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8
  • Activities: Celebration; Finals Prep; Review of the course; Peer Coaching Assignment

Course Assessments and Grading (Overview)

• Assessment types and counts:
  • Student Success Activities: $5$ activities totaling $50$ points
  • Assignments: $9$ items totaling $60$ points
  • Attendance: 15 weeks totaling $150$ points
  • Project: Health Innovation Exhibition Project total $140$ points
• Total possible points: $400$
• Course site and submissions:
  • Canvas used for communications, submissions, and grade posting
  • Access: https://my.asu.edu or https://canvas.asu.edu
• Note on grading emphasis:
  • Academic success depends on active participation, class attendance, and timely completion of assignments

Grading Scale and Policy

• Grading Scale (based on total points):
  • A: $90-100 ext{ extpercent} <br /> ightarrow 360-400$ points
  • B: $80-89 ext{ extpercent} <br /> ightarrow 320-359$ points
  • C: $70-79 ext{ extpercent} <br /> ightarrow 280-319$ points
  • D: $60-69 ext{ extpercent} <br /> ightarrow 240-279$ points
  • E: $59 ext{ extpercent} ext{ and below} <br /> ightarrow 239 ext{ and below}$
• Grading method: assignment and deadline adherence; no +/- grading
• Feedback and grade updates: graded assignments available within 48 hours of due date via Canvas

Course Policies and Procedures

• Technology-Enhanced Course:
  • Face-to-face with online resources; Canvas used for discussions and grades
• Communication with Instructor:
  • Use Canvas Hallway Conversations for general course questions; check syllabus and announcements first
  • Personal questions via ASU email; expect a 48-hour response window
  • Official correspondence to ASU email or Canvas Conversations Inbox
• Outages and System Status:
  • Monitor via System Status Portal: https://systemstatus.asu.edu
  • If a campus outage is not listed, contact ASU Help Desk; keep a case number
  • If outage affects due dates, instructor may adjust deadlines accordingly
• Time Commitment and ABOR Requirements:
  • ABOR requires $45$ hours of coursework per credit; for this course: $1$ credit → $45$ hours total
• Absences and Late/Missed Assignments:
  • You may have up to $2$ absences without automatic penalty
  • On the third absence, final grade is lowered by a full letter grade
  • The fourth absence results in a failing grade
  • If unable to attend, notify instructor in advance when possible
• In-class Conduct and Attendance:
  • Attendance and participation are required; late arrivals may incur point deductions
  • Use of electronic devices for non-class activities during class will result in daily point deductions
• Submission Guidelines:
  • Submit assignments via Canvas; MS Word or PDF formats unless specified otherwise
  • Office 365 available for free download
• Generative AI Tools:
  • Some assignments may permit AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) with instructor guidance and attribution
  • Unauthorized use of AI outside permitted contexts may violate ASU Academic Integrity Policy
• Late or Missed Assignments Penalties:
  • 1 day late: $-5 ext{ percent}$
  • 2 days late: $-10 ext{ percent}$
  • 3 days late: $-20 ext{ percent}$
  • 4+ days late: at instructor's discretion
• How to Be Successful in This Course:
  • Attend all in-person sessions
  • Complete and submit homework on time
  • Check ASU email daily
  • Regularly log in to Canvas
  • Communicate with the instructor
  • Create a study schedule with due dates
  • Participate in engagement activities and collaborate effectively with Health Innovation team
• Attendance and Exam Policy:
  • Exam(s) require devices to be silenced; only permitted calculators per instructor
• Drop/Add and Withdrawals:
  • Follows university calendar; consult advisor and inform instructor to add/drop
  • Withdrawal policies and grade implications: see university policies

Special Policies and Compliance

• Grade Appeals:
  • Address disputes first with the instructor; if unresolved, appeal to the department chair under University Policy for Student Appeal Procedures on Grades
• Title IX:
  • Overview of protections against sex-based discrimination; resources available for counseling and academic support
  • ASU Counseling Services and 360 Life Services information provided
• Accessibility and Disability Accommodations:
  • Requests through ASU SAILS; confidentiality maintained
  • Contact SAILS for eligibility and documentation
• Wellness Support:
  • ASU Counseling Services; Health Services; Basic Needs Resources; Student Advocacy and Assistance
• Intellectual Property and Copyright:
  • Course content is copyrighted; no distribution of notes outside the class without compliance with copyright policies
• Instructor Absence Policy:
  • If instructor is absent, students may be asked to wait up to 15 minutes (90 minutes or less) or 30 minutes (longer sessions)
• Syllabus Change Policy:
  • Syllabus is a statement of intent and may be changed with reasonable advance notice; check ASU email and Canvas for updates
• Technical Requirements and Support:
  • Required tools: web browser (prefer Chrome or Firefox), Adobe Acrobat Reader, microphone, speaker, webcam
  • Proficiency with Canvas, ASU email, Office applications; Office 365 available
• Tutoring and Academic Support:
  • Academic Support Network includes tutoring (math, business, science, engineering, statistics), writing tutoring, graduate writing tutoring, supplemental instruction, and online resources
• Accessibility of Resources:
  • Links to campus resources and instructions provided within the policy sections

Important Contact and Resource References

• ASU Canvas/MyASU access: https://my.asu.edu or https://canvas.asu.edu
• System Status Portal: https://systemstatus.asu.edu
• Handshake, IPE resources, and additional campus services referenced in Schedule and Modules
• Handshake Profile and Interprofessional Education Quiz, Health Innovation Exhibition materials, and other course assets will be provided through Canvas

Quick Reference: Numerical and Policy Details (LaTeX-Formatted)

• Credit hours: $1$
• Total course hours (ABOR): $45$ hours per $1$ credit
• Week-by-week schedule, major milestones, and point allocations are detailed in the weekly modules and assessments sections
• Grade thresholds (points):
  • $360-400$ points = $A$
  • $320-359$ points = $B$
  • $280-319$ points = $C$
  • $240-279$ points = $D$
  • $0-239$ points = $E$
• Final course total: $400$ points

Note

• The syllabus is subject to change with reasonable notice; always check ASU email and Canvas announcements for updates.