Elon University, Fall 2012
Elon 101: Leadership
(1 credit hour)

Elon 101 is a one credit-hour seminar course that integrates academic advising with other academic orientation elements.  Elon 101 supports the transition of first-year students as they become active participants in an academic community.  To fulfill this mission, Elon 101 uses a developmental model of advising that:

• Designs class experiences to expand students’ academic and interpersonal interests
• Provides opportunities to enhance students’ confidence and competence.
• Encourages students to make informed decisions, exercise social responsibility, and demonstrate personal integrity.
• Fosters caring relationships and respect for individual differences.

Prior to my arrival at Elon, a leadership themed Elon 101 course did not exist.  I developed this syllabus working closely with my undergraduate student teaching assistant to create an environment that was welcoming and educational.  Each section of Elon 101 is limited to 15 students; however, over 80 students requested enrollment into this themed section.

Elon 101 Syllabus