printer friendly pageUAR 12: ASSU Transitions Class
The ASSU Transitions course is designed with three priorities in mind:
To equip elected student leaders with the tools to transform ideas into robust recommendations influencing University policy, practice, and procedure
To build upon a network of administrative partners across campus who facilitate alignment between the ASSU's priorities and the University's priorities
To synthesize the confluence of values and priorities in a one-page written document that outlines the following year's ASSU Action Plan
To equip elected student leaders with the tools to transform ideas into robust recommendations influencing University policy, practice, and procedure
To build upon a network of administrative partners across campus who facilitate alignment between the ASSU's priorities and the University's priorities
To synthesize the confluence of values and priorities in a one-page written document that outlines the following year's ASSU Action Plan
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
UAR 13: BEAM Career Education Virtual Internship Course
The BEAM Virtual Internship Course provides students with the tools and guidance to understand and articulate how their internship experience aligns with and informs their academic and professional interests. Students must arrange the internship and provide a confirmation letter from the hosting institution. To supplement the internship, students will participate in class, complete weekly assignments, and deliver a final project. The classes and assignments provide the infrastructure that embeds the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies (CRC) into the students Summer 2021 internship and future career planning. The course also adds the unique feature of a built in 360-degree assessment based on the NACE Career Readiness Competencies (
https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/). First designed in 2015 and updated in 2021, the NACE CRC's focus on those transferable skills that empower university students as they prepare for a range of job markets. Evaluations from the student and the supervisor, submission of weekly assignments, and completion of the final project are required to obtain credit. This class is open to all undergraduate students, with priority given to those who have not yet declared their major.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Rowland, J. (PI)
;
Tarbox, J. (PI)
UAR 20: Third Book Seminar
The third of the frosh Three Books program is Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. This weekly discussion seminar will read and discuss Coates in depth, connecting it to other short writings on topics including the history of race in the United States, the Black Lives Matter protests, how race shapes education, reparations, the role of HBCUs, raising children in the midst of racial tensions. Open enrollment but preference to frosh.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Mitchell, D. (PI)
UAR 42A: LSP First Year Seminar
For freshmen who participated in the Leland Scholars Program and other students who identify as First Generation and/or Low Income (FLI). This seminar supports students in the first year in the areas of institutional engagement, academic empowerment, their sense of belonging to Stanford, and builds their cohort identity.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
UAR 42B: LSP First Year Seminar B
For freshmen who participated in the Leland Scholars Program and other students who identify as First Generation and/or Low Income (FLI). This seminar supports students in the first year in the areas of institutional engagement, academic empowerment, their sense of belonging to Stanford, and builds their cohort identity.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
UAR 44: Preparation for Success in University-Level Mathematics
In this course, we will explore fundamental mathematical concepts necessary for success in Calculus and higher level mathematics courses at Stanford University, with a focus on how such concepts are used in particular problem-solving contexts in Calculus and beyond. We will engage deeply with the mathematical concepts that form the foundation for problem-solving tools and techniques, so that students fully understand the how and why behind the methods, and are empowered to solve a broad range of problems in mathematics. Note: course offered in August prior to start of fall quarter, and only Leland Scholar Program participants will register.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
UAR 56: Building a Successful Academic Career
For frosh in expanded advising programs. Techniques for honing academic skills for college, and applying those skills to better define intellectual identity in academic pursuits. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
5 times
(up to 10 units total)
UAR 71: Returning from Study Abroad
In this course, students will find the space to define their study abroad experience as well as articulate the ways in which their worldview perspectives may have shifted. Therefore, students will engage in deep mutual exchanges and personal introspection about their experiences abroad. Throughout the course, we will define their experience abroad while continually making-meaning as their new perspectives are supported and challenge amongst members of the Stanford community. Students will end the course by crafting action steps for moving forward with the ability to tell their study abroad story in compelling ways that can be applied to personal, social, academic, and professional realms of their lives.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Caldera, L. (PI)
UAR 81: OXC: Casa Zapata Pre-Assignee Seminar
This residence-based seminar is focused on skills building, practical workshops, and theme presentations promoting the breadth of diversity of our Zapata community. Through the seminar, the pre-assignee group will connect to the Zapata community, develop as resources for the community, and engage in topics that are meaningful to them and their community. This is an OpenXChange offering.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 3 units total)
Instructors:
Prieto, E. (PI)
UAR 91: OXC: Ujamaa House Pre-Assignee Seminar
This one-unit seminar will expose students to various topics about the AfricannDiaspora. Upperclassmen Pre-Assignees will work closely with Ethnic ThemenAssociates/Resident Fellow to add breadth and depth to their presentations. To receive credit you must attend 7 Theme Programs (not including your own) and fill out Pre-Assignee Evaluations provided by Ethnic Theme Associates. Through the seminar, the pre-assignee group will connect to the Zapata community, develop as resources for the community, and engage in topics that are meaningful to them and their community. This is an OpenXChange offering.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 3 units total)
Instructors:
Barker-Alexander, J. (PI)
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