YSU 1500S - Youngstown State University Success Seminar
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 42792,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Maura McGiffin
Email: mkmcgiffin@ysu.edu
Course Description
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Academic Coaching
Academic coaching is an integral part of the YSU 1500S experience and is designed to support your academic, personal, and professional transition to college. Because this is an agile hybrid course, your learning takes place through both our weekly class meetings and required one-on-one academic coaching sessions. Beginning in Week 2, you will meet individually with your Program Advisor each week at the Resch Academic Success Center located on the first floor of Jones Hall, Room 1034. These coaching sessions are a required component of the course, providing personalized support to help you develop effective learning strategies, overcome challenges, connect with campus resources, and stay on track toward your academic goals.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| No Readings |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Set Your Self Up for Success | Identifying resources, technology, and connections. . Meet Your Program Advisor & schedule academic coaching |
Making College Work for You due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. . Schedule your academic coaching appointment through Bookings by Monday, August 30 by 11:59 p.m. See your instructor if you need help with scheduling. |
| 8/31 | Knowing What is Expected . Counseling Center Speaker |
Understanding syllabi, student expectations, and academic integrity. | Your Role as a Student due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. . 1:1 weekly academic coaching begins at the Resch Academic Success Center. |
| 9/7 | Goal Setting | Setting specific goals and maintaining motivation to reach them. | College Student Inventory d . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. |
| 9/14 | Growth Mindset | Using growth mindset to overcome challenges. | Deep Learning Experience due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. |
| 9/21 | Finding Your Y | Exploring your sense of purpose, belonging, and community to campus. | PathwayU due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. . TILT badge – Steps 1 & 2 due before next week’s class session. |
| 9/28 | Career Pathways | Completing TILT professional workshop. . Class meets in McKay Auditorium in the Beeghly College of Education. Attendance is required to complete the remainder of the TILT Badge. |
My Career Pathway Badge due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. |
| 10/5 | Time Management | Prioritizing tasks and creating efficient schedules. | Time Management Strategies due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. . Complete CSI Followup Meeting by Friday, October 2. |
| 10/12 | Career Speakers . Test Preparation |
Applying strategies to prepare and reflect on exams. | Reflecting on Your Approach due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. . Come to class on October 13 prepared with one career-related question written on an index card. Be sure to also bring your PathwayU assessment results with you. . Academic advisement begins for Spring 2027. You will be advised during one of your regularly scheduled coaching meetings. |
| 10/19 | Academic Policies and Advising | Understanding degree requirements, academic advising, and registration. | Plan Ahead and Advising due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. |
| 10/26 | Financial Literacy | Understanding budgeting, saving, and building a financial foundation by completing the Fund Your Life Workshop . Class meets in McKay auditorium. |
My Financial Journey due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. |
| 11/2 | Wellness | Exploring the importance of sleep, managing stress, and staying safe. | Stress Reflection due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. |
| 11/9 | Mapping Your Next Move . Last Week of Class |
Registration and spring mentoring. | Campus Engagement Reflection and Mid-Year Student Assessment due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. . In-Class Exit Slip due Friday by 11:59 p.m. |
| 11/16 | Academic Coaching | Continue meeting with your Program Advisor at the Resch Academic Success Center. | |
| 11/23 | No Academic Coaching This Week | All extra credit opportunities due Sunday, November 22 by 11:59 p.m. | |
| 11/30 | Academic Coaching | Last meeting with your Program Advisor at the Resch Academic Success Center. | |
| 12/7 | Finals Week. There is no final exam in the course. No academic coaching. |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.