Contents
The First-Year Resource by Thia Wolf (et al.)
Online textbook portal for California State
University, Chico, UNIV 101: Introduction to University Life
Attitudes and Beliefs
1 Attitudes & Identity
1.1 Attitudes
1.2 Civic Identities
1.3 Living on a Green Campus
1.4 A Student's Perspective: Choosing a Major
1.5 Identity Development
2 Beliefs
2.1 Beliefs
2.2 Religions of the World
2.3 Finding a Community for Shared Beliefs
2.4 Learning About Religion and Religious Organizations: Reasons and Resources
2.5 Life From a Philosophical Point of View
3 Diversity
3.1 Diversity
3.2 Diversity Activities
3.2.1 How Do You Construct Your Personal House?
3.2.2 Diversity Activity 2
3.3 Chico's Mechoopda Tribe
4 Gender & Sexuality
4.1 Diversity- Gender & Sexuality Overview
4.2 Gender & Sexuality- Definitions
4.3 Gender & Sexuality- Student Stories
4.4 Resources
4.4.1 Resources on Gender & Sexuality
4.4.2 Learning About Gender & Sexuality
4.5 Student Vlogs
4.5.1 Aydin on Gender
4.5.2 Brenna on Coming Out
4.5.3 Dawn on Being Yourself
4.5.4 Jared on Identity
4.5.5 Jill on Activism
4.5.6 Krista on Passing as Straight
4.5.7 Mike on Living in Whitney Hall
Academic Inquiry
1 Academic Inquiry & Course Projects
1.1 Introduction to Academic Inquiry
1.2 Inquiry Project Overview
1.3 Civic Projects & The Scholar Participant
1.4 The Civic Dialogue Museum
1.5 Inquiry-Based Learning
1.6 Inquiry & the Library
2 Communities of Practice
2.1 Introduction to Communities of Practice
2.2 COP Application Activity
3 Study Practices
3.1 Ready or At Risk?
3.2 Note-Taking
3.3 Study Tips
3.4 Finding Help When Classes Are Challenging
3.5 Thinking About Reading Practices
4 Exploring Majors
Relationships
1 Friendships & Other Relationships
1.1 New Friendships
1.2 A Sense of Belonging
1.3 A Student's Perspective: Finding a Niche
1.4 Identity, Purpose and Strategies Communities of Practice
1.5 Professional Relationships
1.6 Dan Baltin's Story
1.7 Ways to Get Involved
1.8 Relationships: Student Stories
2 Roommates
2.1 Roommate Problems?
2.2 Helpful Links and Reading Recommendations
3 Relationship Support
3.1 Resident Advisors
WellCat Wellness Connection
Practical Problem Solving
1 Staying on Track
1.1 Decision-Making
1.2 Budgeting Basics
1.2.1 Student Perspectives:
2 Time Management
2.1 Practical Time Management
2.2 Keeping a Calendar
2.3 Time and You
2.4 Time and You 2
2.5 A Student's Perspective
3 Making It All Work
3.1 Getting Registered
3.2 Letting Work Build Up
3.3 Balancing Your Life
3.4 Employment
3.4.1 Student Employment Information
3.4.2 Staff Interview: Steve Irving's Perspective
3.5 Your Work Ethic
4 Navigating Chico
4.1 Getting Around
4.2 Where to Look
3.2 Meet the Civic Mentors
3.3 Civic Mentors
4 Family
About this Resource
About the Contributors
Technical Usage Tips
How to Use the Course Modules
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