UNIV 1301 - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goal 1. To strengthen students' academic performance and facilitate their transition to college

Objective 1.1 Students will explore one or more academic topics to become aware of and
practice the habits of scholarship.

Objective 1.2 Students will become familiar with major UTEP academic policies and
requirements.

Objective 1.3 Students will examine personal and social transition issues affecting college success, that could include topics such as academic expectations,
high-risk behaviors, and relationships.

Goal 2. To enhance students' essential academic skills

Objective 2.1 Students will engage in critical thinking/problem-solving activities.

Objective 2.2 Students will practice oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

Objective 2.3 Students will conduct library and electronic research.

Objective 2.4 Students will examine and develop academic survival and success strategies (e.g., note-taking, active reading, time management).

Goal 3. To increase student/student and student/faculty interaction both in and outside of the classroom

Objective 3.1 Students will meet at least twice with the instructional team (peer leader and instructor) to discuss academic progress and transition to UTEP and to explore options for improvement.

Objective 3.2 Students will participate in group activities and learn more about group
roles and facilitation skills.

Goal 4. To encourage students' self-assessment and goal clarification

Objective 4.1 Students will participate in at least one activity to assess learning styles and relate them to college tasks.

Objective 4.2 Students will participate in at least one career assessment activity that examines the student's interests, abilities, and values.

Goal 5. To increase students' involvement with UTEP activities and resources

Objective 5.1 Students will attend/participate in social, cultural, and intellectual
events at UTEP.

Objective 5.2 Students will become aware of and use selected academic and student
support resources.