Course Description
Permission of Instructor. Required for student TALONS. Students in this course will be trained to successfully carry out their roles and responsibilities as it relates to Orientation, Welcome Week, and the TALONS First Year Seminar Program. In addition to the practical competencies they will develop throughout the course, they will also acquire knowledge pertaining to (1) the historical context of Orientation, Transition, and Retention (OTR) in Higher Education, (2) campus climate and the experiences of diverse student populations on matters of equity and inclusion, and (3) identity development and its transformative role in the college experience. This knowledge coupled with an exploration of theories that best explains the structures and societal influences that impact the college experience.
Course Attributes
International/Multicultural -I, R1-Race and Racism Intensive
Units
0
Credit Hours Max
4
