1. Jeff Wiese, Asst. Dean Undergrad Programs & Student Services
LEARNING MAPS
Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business
Mapping a Course
for Success
Jeff Wiese, Asst. Dean Undergrad Programs & Student Services

2. Outline Background Information & Guiding Philosophies Journey Map
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Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business
Background Information & Guiding Philosophies
Journey Map
Current Implementation & Future Plans
Take Aways

3. Background Information
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Exposure to Root Maps
Contacted by a partner on how to help our students develop their Global Mindset
Work with Root, EY (Global Mindset), Faculty, Staff & Students
Multiple on-campus meetings across 9 months
Multiple versions and revisions
Interactive facilitated dialogue using a 3 x 4 ft “map”
“Visual Metaphor”
Participants act as facilitators
Between 1 – 1.5 hours long

4. Guiding Philosophies Create a safe and fun environment
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Create a safe and fun environment
Challenge current thinking through facts
Facilitate learning through discussion (vs. telling)
Encourage exploration of ideas
Promote change through action planning

6. Journey Map Different backgrounds Four decision points
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Different backgrounds
Four decision points
Professional development camps
Future options

7. The Journey Ahead

8. Owning the Journey

9. Rules of the Road
What is the biggest leap from high school to college?
Describe some temptations, hurdles and challenges along the way.

10. Sharing the Journey

11. Choices along the Journey

12. My Actions
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14. Current Implementation & Future Plans
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Current Freshmen
PDP workshops
Freshman Transition Courses
Residence Halls
Future Plans
Freshman seminar

16. Take Aways How can you allow students to facilitate discussions?
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How can you allow students to facilitate discussions?
Can be “planned facilitation”
How can you include “visual metaphors” to give students a common reference point?
Models
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Websites
Have ideas in mind for when someone asks “What if . . .”

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Questions?