10 courses with the subject COL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
COL 103Wesleyan Transition1
Semester Hours Wesleyan Transition is a one credit seminar course that assists first-year students in the transition to college, and helps to further orient first-year students to the North Carolina Wesleyan University community. The course prepares students for collegiate success and fosters campus engagement, while providing students with a shared learning experience in an interactive and discussion-based environment. Wesleyan Core SLO: Spoken Communication Term(s) Offered: Every semester.
This seminar course helps first-year students transition to college and become familiar with the North Carolina Wesleyan community. With small classes of 20 or fewer students, it encourages campus engagement and interactive discussions. The course covers three key areas: Bishop Foundations, Life Skills, and Career Path Development. Taught by first-year academic advisors, students connect regularly with their advisor throughout the semester. All new students are enrolled in COL 103 during their first semester.
Semester Hours The purpose of this class is to prepare Wesleyan students with the primary tools they will need to explore and plan for their career options, learn about graduate school options, as well as obtain information on how to identify and obtain internships and full-time employment. A key focus will be on students learning how to network and positively present themselves to potential employers, internship supervisors, and/or graduate schools.
Semester Hours Intended for first-year students at NCWU, this course is designed to invite students to participate in the university’s academic life through the study of a discipline-specific issue, problem, or topic of interest. Taught by a member ofNCWU’s full-time faculty, the course will introduce students to a scholarly discipline through a specialized topic in which the faculty member possesses interest and expertise. Designed for students with little or no prior college experience, the course will also introduce and develop habits ofmind that will help to foster success throughout students’ careers at the university. Wesleyan Core SLO: Spoken Communication Term(s) Offered: Annually in the Fall and Spring in the Traditional Program.
Designed for first-year students with little or no college experience, this course introduces students to academic life through a discipline-specific topic taught by full-time faculty. It encourages students to explore scholarly questions while developing critical thinking and learning habits essential for success at Wesleyan. COL 150 is offered annually in the fall and spring semesters. Academic Support: The Bishop Tutoring Center provides both peer and professional tutorial services to assist students with improving their academic performance. Students receive help in developing and improving basic academic skills, as well as tutoring in specific courses. The Center also provides tutorial services through the Academic Labs on campus: Math Lab and Tech Lab. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program that targets historically difficult courses. The program aims to help students improve their understanding of course material and improve their grades. The program offers assistance in targeted classes by providing a trained peer SI l Academic Intervention: NCWU utilizes an Early Alert system where faculty and staff can post alerts and updates on students of concern. An alert goes directly to the individuals or offices that can intervene and help the student get back on track toward academic success. The COMPASS Center also invites students to join Project Success. This program is designed for students in academic jeopardy, those admitted through Freshman Advantage, and those on an academic plan mandated by Financial Aid. Focused academic coaching, consistent use of support services, and enrichment workshops provide students with the accountability and tools to improve their academic status.
