All files are PDFs unless otherwise noted.

• UK101 Academic Advising - lesson plan
• UK101 Academic Advising - guest presenters
• APEX Assignment - quiz
• APEX Assignment - answers

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• Academic Expectations - lesson plan
• Differences Between High School and College - handout

All files are PDFs unless otherwise noted.

• Plagiarism Skit - handout
• Academic Integrity - lesson plan
• UK101 Academic Integrity - guest presenters

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• Alcohol Session - Instructions

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• Color of Water presentation - (ppt)
• Common Reading lesson plan - (pdf)
• Possible topics for UK 101 Common Reading paper assignment - (pdf)
• Grading Criteria for Common Reading Paper Assignment – (pdf)

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• Evaluation Form for UK 101 - form

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• First UK101 Class - lesson plan
• People Bingo - (pdf) or (doc)
• Ice Breakers - suggested ice breakers
• Find A Person Who... - ice breaker activity

• Your Research Tool Box - online library tutorial
• Library Tour - peer instructor script
• Library Tour - instructor script

All files are PDFs unless otherwise noted.

• UK Academic Alert and Targeted Retention Strategies - This presentation provides students with an overview of the institutional research related to applied, admitted, enrolled, retained, and graduated students. More importantly, the presentation applies the data to a discussion of some targeted retention strategies UK uses to help each student succeed from admissions through graduation. Research will be presented that helps students understand how they can better adjust to college life and increase their chances of being successful academically. To schedule, contact one of the following guest presenters: Roger Sugarman, Ph.D., Director of Institutional Research, rpsuga0@email.uky.edu, (859) 257-7989; Chela Kaplan; Director of Retention and Student Success, crkapl01@email.uky.edu. (859) 257-4984; or Jason Pieratt, Associate Registrar for Enrollment Management, jtpier2@uky.edu, (859) 257-2637.
• Tour of UK Art Museum at the University of Kentucky – The Art Museum provides a rich resource for object-based learning in history, culture and aesthetics. Tours can be planned to focus on subject areas of your choice, and the staff welcome you to plan assignments based on the museum experience. To schedule guided or unguided tours of the museum, please contact the Director of Education, Deborah Borrowdale-Cox, at 257-6199 or dborrowdalecox@uky.edu.
• Campus Safety – Contact Officer Alan Saylor at 257-5108 or email alsayl1@pop.uky.edu at least two weeks in advance to schedule this session.
• Career Decision Making – College years are an important time for students to explore and consolidate their identity. Determining what one wants to do for a future career is part of this development. However, it is normal to be uncertain about one’s career path, especially during the first year of college. This program led by Counseling & Testing Center staff will introduce students to some of the factors that weigh into such a decision-making process and begin an exploration of some of those factors. Keep in mind that determining a career path and choosing a major is more of a process than a one-time decision. Because of the complicated nature of this process, the purpose of the session is not for you to leave with a major in hand. The goal is for you to gain a better understanding of your individual situation and provide you with information and resources that can help you navigate the process in a timely and effective manner. Sessions are available on a limited first-come, first-serve basis. Preference will be given to new UK 101 instructors and those not having another program being done by C&T staff. Call Dr. Felito Aldarondo at the Counseling & Testing Center (257-8701) or email faldaro@uky.edu to schedule a presentation.
• Ask the Dietitian – (40-minute session) This session focuses on healthful eating and exercise while at college. Topics will vary based on questions from the students. The conversation generally covers how to avoid the “freshmen 15,” healthful eating options at campus dining facilities, fad diets, late night eating, the importance of eating breakfast and not skipping meals, eating on the run, healthful snacks, and exercise basics. At the end of this session students should be able to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy dietary options around campus and have a greater understanding of healthy weight management techniques. To schedule this session, contact Jill Kindy, RD, CSSD, University Health Service, 323-5823 or jmkind2@uky.edu.
• Class Visit with Students Enrolled in “English as a Second Language” Class – To invite ESL students to your class, email Lina Crocker at crocker@uky.edu. You may invite the ESL students to visit your class twice so that relationships can be formed. ESL students are typically available from 8 a.m. to 12 noon; if your class meets after 12 noon, you can still contact Lina to inquire about the availability of students at a later time. During this class, UK 101 instructors have paired each UK 101 student with an international student. Instructors provide conversation topics such as “Share something about your home country or state that you are proud of.”
• Getting Involved on Campus – Contact the Center for Student Involvement for options on how to encourage your students to get involved on campus. We can provide student/staff representatives for an in-class presentation, community service possibilities, or a UK 101 peer instructor-led option. Contact Lauren Goodpaster, Program Director for Leadership and Service, Office of Student Involvement at 257-7243 or Goodpaster@uky.edu for additional information.
• Having a Degree and Being Educated – (LESSON PLAN) If you e-reserve the “Having a Degree and Being Educated” essay by Edmund D. Pellegrino, M.D. from Foundations, A Reader for New College Students, 2005, instruct students to read the essay before this session. Refer to lesson plan for an activity and discussion questions addressing the differences between having a college degree and being an educated person.
• Healthy Relationships – This presentation provides information on the core qualities or conditions of a satisfying and stable relationship. The threats and fatal flaws to successful relationships as well as myths and fallacies about relationships will also be addressed. The goal is to give students some tools and criteria to evaluate whether their relationships are healthy and predictive of stability over time. Sessions are available on a limited first-come, first-serve basis. Preference will be given to new UK 101 instructors and those not having another program being done by C&T staff. Call Dr. Felito Aldarondo at the Counseling & Testing Center (257-8701) or email faldaro@uky.edu to schedule a presentation.
• History of UK – (POWERPOINT PRESENTATION) (ACCOMPANYING NOTES) This lesson teaches students the history of UK, using the PowerPoint and accompanying notes prepared by the University Archives. Simply show the PowerPoint slides and read the notes for each slide.
• Last UK 101 Class – (LESSON PLAN) Use this lesson plan, which includes a campus resources review exercise, academic scholarship information, and an interactive wrap-up class exercise..
• Money Management and Credit Card Debt
  • If you wish to present your own session, you are welcome to create your own lesson plan or you may choose to use the resources available at the following website: http://webteach.mc.uky.edu/uk101/moneymanagement/.
  • To schedule a guest presenter from the UK Federal Credit Union, contact Thom Payne at tpayne@ukfcu.org or 264-4217.
  • Another option is to schedule a guest presentation by Jennifer Hunter, who works with extension programming in the College of Agriculture. They have recently received a grant through the FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Organization to offer financial education to college students. This presentation has been designed to offer quick 30 to 60 minutes educational modules to students and then provide them with a website resource tool that they could use for self-study. Topics covered include basic money management, how to avoid credit card debt, how to stretch you dollars, money tips, etc. To schedule this presentation, contact Jennifer Hunter at (859) 257-7272 X 246 or jhunter@uky.edu.
• This is Lexington! – (LESSON PLAN) This fun, interactive, “Jeopardy-style” game provides an overview of Lexington including entertainment, outdoor activities, restaurants, shopping, transportation, etc. Students learn about the many social, cultural, and historical opportunities available in Lexington. This game is helpful in acquainting students with their new home; it also provides a fun way for the members of the class to get to know each other better. The lesson plan includes the game instructions, an example game board, and questions/answers. A handout is also provided to give students during the game as a reference. The handouts can be duplicated for you in 518 Patterson Office Tower. Please call 257-6597 a week in advance to request the copies.
• Life Mastery Skills for the 21st Century – In this session, Dr. Lewis Kelly (Associate Director for Administration, Markey Cancer Center) introduces students to life mastery skills such as goal setting and goal tending, acceptance of risk and responsibility, routine practice of delayed gratification, and perseverance and endurance. To schedule Dr. Kelly, please contact him at lakell2@email.uky.edu or call (859) 323-5713.
• Sex and the Campus – (40-minute session). College is a time when many students are making sexual decisions and choices. For many students, the choice will be postponement of sex. Others are already engaging in sexual activity or will be in the very near future. This class is intended to educate students about sexually transmitted infections, decision-making, and low-risk choices. At the end of this class session, students should be able to name the STI’s most common on college campuses with general knowledge of transmission, symptomatology, and potential complications. They will also be able to verbalize a plan for individual risk reduction. If you so choose, you may teach this session yourself using the PowerPoint presentation and the lesson plan prepared by University Health Service. Or, if you’d like to schedule a guest presenter for this session contact Fadyia Lowe, Health Education Specialist, University Health Service, fadyia.lowe@uky.edu or 323-5823.
• Singletary Center for the Arts – A guest presenter is available to speak to your class about the many concert events and ticket discounts specifically geared towards students held at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Contact Melissa D'Andrea, Assistant to the Director, at (859) 257-1706 or melissa.dandrea@uky.edu in advance to schedule a session.
• Staying Healthy in College – (40-minute session) This session focuses on staying healthy while at college. The University Health Service believes in prevention as well as early detection and treatment of health problems. Good health enables students to study effectively, maintain regular class attendance, and reach life goals. At the end of this session, students should be able to choose lifestyle behaviors that promote health (e.g., nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, immunizations, hygiene); make healthy choices about common issues faced by students (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex); and understand use of the University Health Service. To schedule this session, contact Fadyia Lowe, Health Education Specialist, University Health Service, 323-5823 or fadyia.Lowe@uky.edu.
• Got Stress? How to Manage It – (40-minute session) This presentation is meant to be interactive, entertaining and relevant to the participants. The program will include discussion on definitions of stress, differences between good and bad stress, and tips for general stress management. There will be opportunities for students to assess their own stress level and develop a brief plan to better manage their life. Activities will be incorporated to demonstrate the concepts discussed. Information regarding related resources on campus will be provided. Sessions are available on a limited first-come, first-served basis. To schedule this session, contact Dr. Felito Aldarondo, Counseling & Testing Center at faldaro@uky.edu or 257-8701, or Fadyia Lowe, University Health Service, at fadyia.lowe@uky.edu or 323-5823.
• Student Employment – Contact UK Human Resources to have a representative from Student Employment present on finding part-time employment while in college. Students can become familiar with the Online Employment System, statistics pertaining to work and retention, and other useful information. To schedule a presentation, call 859-257-9542 or email studentemployment@email.uky.edu.
• Successful Transitions – The transition from high school to college can be an exciting, but stressful time. Students encounter new relationships, experiences, and responsibilities that may require new coping abilities. Many students will experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, disordered eating, and other mental health issues during their time at UK. This session will introduce students to relevant mental health topics, preventative skills, and resources for help should problems arise. Sessions are available on a limited first-come, first-serve basis. Preference will be given to new UK 101 instructors and those not having another program being done by C&T staff. Call Dr. Felito Aldarondo at the Counseling & Testing Center (257-8701) or email faldaro@uky.edu to schedule a presentation.
• Suicide Prevention – Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students in the U.S., and Kentucky ranks 12th in the nation in rate of suicide deaths. QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) stands for three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to get a person who is at-risk the help he/she needs. QPR includes information on the problem of suicide locally and nationally, common myths and facts associated with suicide, warning signs of suicide, methods for persuading suicidal individuals to get help, and ways of referring at-risk people to resources. To schedule this session, contact Carrie Schurtz, College of Social Work, carrie.schurtz@uky.edu, 859-230-8822.
• Your Doctor on Campus: University Health Service Information & Tour – (40-minute session) Note: This presentation will take place at the University Health Service. This session will provide information on hours; eligibility; services and program offerings, including nutrition counseling, sexual health session and on-line sexual health module; allergy shots; pharmacy; flu shots; Phone Information Nurse; how to schedule appointments; after hours care and cost; health insurance; required immunizations; MyUK Health Service online record; confidentiality; excuse policy; items for first aid kit. Meet UHS staff and clinicians who are available and tour various clinic areas. To schedule, contact DeeDee Gullette at 323-5823 or dgull0@email.uky.edu.
• Office of Emergency Management and UK Alert – To schedule a 30-minute session on the importance of UK Alert (including the sign-up procedure), contact Christy Giles at cgile0@email.uky.edu or Therese Smith at therese.smith@uky.edu or call 257-3815.
• Other Topics by Request – The Counseling & Testing Center staff can provide programs on a number of topics such as team building; effective communication; diversity; eating disorders; alcohol abuse prevention; developing leadership qualities; depression; anxiety; tips for talking with professors; how to navigate life in the residence halls/life away from home; and tips for academic success. This list is not exhaustive. There may something specific that you are interested in for your class where we can be of help. Call or email and we can discuss possibilities. Sessions are available on a limited first-come, first-serve basis. Preference will be given to those not having another program being done by C&T staff. Contact Dr. Felito Aldarondo at the Counseling & Testing Center (257-8701 or faldaro@uky.edu) to discuss scheduling a program.

All files are PDFs unless otherwise noted.

• Professors - lesson plan

All files are PDFs unless otherwise noted.

Time Management & Goal Setting

• Time Management - lesson plan
• Time Management Tips - handout
• Time Management - presentation
• Time Management Weekly Form - handout
• Do I Procrastinate? - handout
• Tips for Studying & Managing Your Time - handout
• Time Management - quick tips
• Setting Your Goals - handout
• Setting Short-Term Goals for Long Term Success - handout
• "Big Rocks" Time Management Demonstration - handout

Note Taking, Reading & Critical Thinking

• Note Taking, Reading & Critical Thinking - lesson plan
• Note Taking, Reading & Critical Thinking - presentation
• The Cornell Method - handout
• Mind Map - handout
• Note Taking Evaluation - handout
• Tips for Success in a Large Lecture Class - handout
• SQ3R - handout
• Note Taking Exercise: Drawing a One-Dollar Bill - instructions

Exam Preparation

• Exam Preparation - lesson plan
• Exam Preparation - presentation
• Managing Test Anxiety - handout
• Principals of Learning and Recall - handout
• Test Preparation - tips

All files are PDFs unless otherwise noted.

• Voices and Faces Activity - Videos and Discussion Guides (link to http://www.uky.edu/WildcatStudentTV/voicesandfaces.php)
• Preparation for Diversity Sessions - handout
• Defining Differences - handout
• Diversity Continuum - handout
• First Thoughts: Questions & Answers - handout
• First Thoughts: "What does it mean to be..." - handout
• "Different Paws, All Wildcats" Icebreaker - handout, explanation
• Label Junkyard - handout
• Line-up Game - handout
• Labels Exercise - instructions
• "Crash" - discussion guide
• Loaded Words - handout
• UK Ethnic Composition Chart - handout
• Class Visit to Ethnic Restaurant - handout
• BaFa BaFa is a game that simulates the following:  each of two groups learn about their own culture, then observe the other group’s culture, and finally, decides on the best way to interact with the other culture.  The game, with directions, may be reserved by calling New Student and Parent Programs at 257-6597 or emailing Debbie Calvert at dccalv2@uky.edu.  You definitely will want to familiarize yourself with the game before you use it with your class.
• Class Visit with Students Enrolled in “English as a Second Language” Class – To invite ESL students to your class, email Lina Crocker at crocker@uky.edu. You may invite the ESL students to visit your class twice so that relationships can be formed. ESL students are typically available from 8 a.m. to 12 noon; if your class meets after 12 noon, you can still contact Lina to inquire about the availability of students at a later time. During this class, UK 101 instructors have paired each UK 101 student with an international student. Instructors provide conversation topics such as “Share something about your home country or state that you are proud of.”

• Relationship Violence - online assignment

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