Sustainability Freshman Inquiry Sept. 28, 2009 Jeff Fletcher

Welcome The first two weeks here at PSU will set the tone for the rest of the year, and perhaps even your whole college career. For many, college is a life transforming experience. Make the most of these two crucial weeks. Have an open mind. Get to know people different from yourself. Push yourself to try new things. Be filled with goodwill, interpret other’s actions in the same light. Have a positive attitude, look for opportunities not barriers.

The 4 Freshman Inquiry Goals Students will acquire skills in the following areas Inquiry and Critical Thinking Communication Ethics and Social Responsibility The Diversity of Human Experience Skills are acquire via project-based learning This is not a lecture class You will work in groups and on your own In either case—you need to be involved “be here now”

Sustainability is Hot! Sustainability at Portland State University Miller Foundation $25 M ($50M) Award City of Portland Tops for Sustainability 2008 and 2006 City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Portland State Sustainability FYE Cluster

Introductions Pair up and introduce yourself. Find out these things about your partner (write them down so you don’t forget). Name (what they like to be called) Major (or undeclared) Home town Where they work Why a LLC? Why Sustainability? One non-school activity they enjoy Pictures

Logistics Need some students to shift to 4 pm mentor session Thursday office hours I need to be off campus

Class Expectations I have some ideas, but lets see what we come up with some together… Possible topic areas: Attendance Civil Discourse Late assignments Technology etiquette Cheating / Plagiarism Participation Grading

Syllabus What is a syllabus? Go over course syllabus Questions or concerns?

First Assignments Sustainability Artifact & Description (Due this Wed.) Read Ways of Writing p. 41-43 on Peer Response (Due this Wed.)