What is University Success (UNIV) 1001?
University Success (UNIV) 1001 is an interesting, fun, and informative course for incoming students to learn about college and learn how to use effective strategies to be successful in college. UNIV is a 1-credit, letter graded course that meets once a week for 16 weeks during the semester. UNIV gives students a place where they can get valuable information, ask questions, and meet other students easily. UNIV 1001 has proven to be an effective tool in helping students succeed at LSU New Orleans.
Mission
University Success is designed to provide first year students with skills and attitudes to build a foundation for their academic success and to welcome them as active members of the campus and the metropolitan community. The mission of University Success includes the following:
- A comprehensive, progressive, student-centered freshman seminar that provides first year students with academic and transitional support to enhance their success at LSU New Orleans.
- An opportunity for students to develop and apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and study skills needed for university work.
- A course where students can learn about their strengths and their learning preferences in relation to their academic, social, and personal role at LSU New Orleans.
- Assistance to students in identifying and using campus resources and services that support student learning and personal development.
- Information for students on how to be involved in campus activities and learning to interact with others in a diverse community.
- Opportunities for current and past University Success students to become involved in the university community, develop their leadership skills, and participate in service-learning projects to be of support to the university community and the community outside LSU New Orleans.
Vision
UNIV promotes academic development, campus resources, persistence, connection, and satisfaction for first year students within LSU New Orleans community.