SLS 1501 - Honors Introduction to Academic Life
Course Description
Required for first-year University Honors Program students, this course is designed to enhance your success in college by equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve your educational objectives. Topics include the nature of postsecondary education, time management, test-taking, communication skills, study techniques, and library use.
Additionally, the course fosters a sense of community and belonging through the UHP common hour and provides small group and one-on-one support from upper-class UHP students who can mentor you on study strategies, navigating college life, and campus involvement.
UHP Common Read
The UHP Common Read, The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, has been selected as the required text for all SLS 1501 sections for the 2024 and 2025 academic years and will be provided to all students.
Syllabus
You can find the sample syllabus here.
Meet the 2024 SLS 1501 Instructors
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Dr. Jennifer Bebergal, Ed.D.
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Dr. Debbi Johnson-Rais, Ed.D.
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Dr. Jessica Lopez-Velez
Email: jlopez82@masiasenventa.com |
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Dr. Dax Boatwright
Email: dboatwright@masiasenventa.com |
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Dr. Comfort Olugbuyi
Email: colugbuyi@masiasenventa.com |
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Dr. Rebecca Goldstein
Email: rgoldstein@masiasenventa.com |
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Dr. Kathleen Gardner
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