Student Learning Outcomes for University 100

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the value of higher education to society.
2. Explain why you are in college.
3. Define and describe the value of lifelong learning.
4. Describe what CSUN expects of you as a student: what are your roles and responsibilities at CSUN?
5. Make positive choices in regard to time and involvement (both curricular and co-curricular).
6. Demonstrate problem-solving and goal-setting skills.
7. Demonstrate familiarity with CSUN's academic policies and programs, and show proficiency locating that information in the university catalog.
8. Demonstrate familiarity with campus resources and locations (e.g. Health Center, etc.).
9. Find, evaluate, and use appropriate print and electronic information to complete class assignments.
10. Assess your strengths and weaknesses in basic academic and communication skills, including reading and listening with comprehension; organizing ideas for presentation; writing brief papers and reports; speaking in public; participating in group discussions; and working cooperatively in diverse communities.
11. Use your awareness of personal style (learning style and/or personality type) to enhance your personal and academic success.
12. Establish positive relationships with other students, with faculty, and with other members of the campus community. (I.e. make friends; ask questions; ask for help).
13. Transact basic university business (e.g., select and register for classes, interact with Financial Aid and/or Cash Management, meet requirements for immunizations, view semester grades).
14. Identify ethical issues, appreciate the role of critical thinking in examining alternatives, and formulate your own position with respect to selected issues.

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