WKU LLC Class Orientation, Suitable App Setup, and Photo Scavenger Hunt Guide

LLC Communication and Group Connectivity

  • Communication groups serve as a vital mechanism to maintain connection across large student cohorts.
  • LLC team members active within the group include Ms. Duval, Zach, and additional program leaders.
  • Notifications may be muted by students to manage high message volumes, provided that updates are checked regularly.

Attendance Roster

  • Student attendance recorded for the session includes:
    • Lauren
    • Lauren
    • Allen
    • Kenzie
    • Taylor
    • Adriel
    • Sofia
    • Madison
    • Grady
    • Madison
    • Pete
    • Melrose
    • Evan
    • Reid
    • Camden
    • Emerson
    • Riley
    • Logan
    • Josh
    • Jack
    • Hasten

Hot Rods Event and RSVP Requirements

  • Event Significance:
    • Designated as WKU Night.
    • Features an official appearance by the WKU mascot, Big Red.
  • RSVP Policies and Financial Commitments:
    • RSVPs must be completed on Blackboard by the end of the day.
    • Submitting an RSVP commits the organization to purchasing a ticket on the student's behalf.
    • Backing out without valid reason is prohibited to prevent severe financial liability (exceptions apply for sudden illness or unavoidable emergencies).
    • Historical Context: Three years prior, unfulfilled RSVPs resulted in the organization remaining on the hook for approximately 30 tickets30\text{ tickets}, which was extremely expensive.
  • Food and Catering Logistics:
    • Food is included with every purchased ticket.
    • Previous Year Setup: Held on the goat deck featuring a full buffet.
    • Year Prior Setup: Wristbands were provided to attendees to receive food.
  • Additional Event Details:
    • Specific meeting location and ticket distribution logistics will be communicated closer to the event date.
    • The RSVP deadline is strictly set for the end of the day.

Suitable App Setup and Intro to Peak Badge Assignment

  • Platform Overview:
    • Suitable is an application and platform used across campus by student groups to track event participation and attendance.
    • Adopted by the LLC program years prior to campus-wide university adoption to manage the Peak Badge.
  • Assignment Deadlines and Duration:
    • Due Date: August 31st.
    • Time Commitment: Approximately 10 minutes10\text{ minutes} to 15 minutes15\text{ minutes} to complete.
  • Step-by-Step Instructions:
    1. Download the Suitable application onto a mobile device.
    2. Log in using official WKU credentials (WKU email address and password).
    3. Select Toppers Climb if prompted by the interface.
    4. Complete the Intro to Peak Badge:
    • Search for "peak" within the platform.
    • Select the badge titled "start here".
    • Complete all designated activities within the badge.
    • Claim earned points upon completing activities.
    1. Take a screenshot showing full completion of the badge.
    2. Upload the completion screenshot directly to Blackboard.
  • Support:
    • Students experiencing technical issues logging into the system must stop by the office or send an email for assistance.

Photo Scavenger Hunt Assignment Guidelines

  • Purpose and Coordination:
    • Coordinated jointly by Monica and class leadership.
    • Designed to familiarize students with essential service locations in Chandler Hall and across campus.
  • Campus Locations to Visit:
    • Important locations inside Chandler Hall.
    • Tutoring Center in DSU (Downing Student Union).
    • Advising Services in DSU (where academic advisors are located for students' first two years).
    • Housing and Residence Life office.
    • Registrar's Office (responsible for managing all student academic transcripts).
  • Deliverable and Formatting Requirements:
    • Groups must visit locations and take group selfies/photos.
    • Final submission must combine photo evidence with descriptions of each visited site.
    • Required File Format: Must be submitted as a PowerPoint presentation file (.pptx).
    • Strict Formatting Rules: Submissions formatted as Word documents or Google Slides will not be graded.
  • Submission Rules and Point Allocation:
    • Total Value: 50 points50\text{ points}.
    • Deadline: September 1 at 11:59 PM.
    • Group Logistics: Students are divided into 6 groups6\text{ groups}. Only one group member needs to submit the PowerPoint on Blackboard for automatic grading across the entire group.

Questions and Discussion

  • Question regarding incomplete site visits during class: What should a group do if they do not know or cannot visit all designated locations during the allocated class time?
  • Response and Guidance:
    • Missing required locations from the final submission will result in point deductions.
    • The activity does not need to be completed entirely during class time.
    • Group members must coordinate collectively outside of class to complete any remaining location visits, construct the PowerPoint file, and submit it prior to the deadline on September 1 at 11:59 PM.