Co-Curricular Guide Fall 2016/2017 Updated 6.21 | Page 14
Learning to Navigate Independent Living
Sponsored by: Housing and Residence Life and the Office of Educational Partnerships and Student Advocacy, OffCampus Student Services
This session will provide guidelines and tips for managing independent living for the first time. Students will also be
encouraged to think beyond the four walls in finding balance between wants and needs. Topics include the transition to
living on your own, understanding expectations, living with a roommate, and managing a living space. An activity will
engage students in understanding their “wants” vs. “needs”, and how wants can correspond to an increased price tag.
Principles of Co-Curricular Learning: Integration and Application of Knowledge (PCL3), Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and
Adaptiveness (PCL 4), Intrapersonal Development (PCL 7)
Time: 30 minutes
Technology Needs: Computer/projector
Best Time to Schedule: Beginning of semester
Study Habits: A Guide to Getting A’s, Not Just Getting By
Sponsored by: The Office Educational Partnerships and Student Success
This session will work with students to consider their academic and career goals. Students will evaluate their personal
learning styles and determine the best way to create positive study habits that are conducive to their individual style.
After considering these determinates, students will develop a plan to ensure best practices for their personal study
habits in order to achieve academic success.
Principles of Co-Curricular Learning: Core Communication (PCL 1), Integration and Application of Knowledge (PCL 3),
Intrapersonal Development (PCL 7)
Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Technology Needs: Computer/projector
Best Time to Schedule: Beginning of semester
Time Management in College
Sponsored by: Office of Educational Partnerships and Student Success
This session encourages st udents to reflect on how they spend their hours in college and how to make the most use of
their time. The session explores a 40 hour a week “block” schedule, looks at statistics in how students currently spend
their time in college, explores social media’s role in time management, and looks at apps and other tools to help
students maximize their time in college.
Principles of Co-Curricular Learning: Integration and Application of Knowledge (PCL 3), Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and
Adaptiveness (PCL 4), Intrapersonal Development (PCL 7)
Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Technology Needs: Computer/projector/sound
Best Time to Schedule: Beginning of semester
Social Justice and Civic Engagement
What is Civic Engagement?
Sponsored by: The Center for Service and Learning
This presentation is designed to show students the importance of being an active member in society and what type of
impact they can have through service. Students will learn about opportunities to volunteer and be involved in the IUPUI
and Indianapolis communities.
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