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Project Brainstorm is a list of presentations, proposed by university faculty and staff, related to University 101 course content or the special interests of the invited presenters. Presentations are offered on a variety of topics. University 101 instructors may contact speakers directly to schedule presentations.
COLLEGE SURVIVAL SKILLS
Coping with Stress through Self-Hypnosis
In recent years, self-hypnosis, through visualization, has become a technique used by sports figures, actors/actresses, physicians, and psychologists. This technique is especially helpful in dealing with chronic stress that occurs near exam times and often is experienced in coping with new situations and new interpersonal relationships. The presentation is in the form of a group venture involving self- hypnosis and relaxation techniques. Students involved in this presentation will meet at the USC Counseling Center and will receive additional information regarding the services offered by the Counseling Center.
Janet Ziegler, Psy.D 7-5223
Clinical Psychologist ZieglerJ@gwm.sc.edu
Managing the Stress of College Life
This presentation emphasizes strategies students can use to manage the stress of college life. Discussion includes information on stress inoculation, self-evaluation, biofeedback, physiology of stress, stress and health, and current research. Students also will participate in a relaxation session. Length: 50 minutes
JoAnne Herman 7-4993
Associate Professor joanne.herman@sc.edu
Seven Habits for College Students
This presentation will help students apply Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The workshop will review the seven habits and provide illustrations and examples of their effective usage. The class will then explore ways to apply those habits to their lives in the dorms, classrooms, and other areas of their lives. Length: 1 hour.
Edward Cox 7-3802
Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policies coxep@gwm.sc.edu
Single Parents’ Guide to Coping in the “Real” World
Having to cope with the challenges of single parenthood, college studies, and employment may seem overwhelming at times. When all three factors enter into play, these challenges often seem insurmountable. Who better to talk with and listen to than an experienced “pro” who has successfully made this seemingly impossible journey through life and not only survived, but actually triumphed! Having “been there, done that,” the presenter will highlight challenges that may be avoided, mistakes that can be corrected, and ways to make the journey so much easier!
Janice Atkinson 7-4850
Fiscal Analyst atkinsja@gwm.sc.edu
Academic Integrity: What It Is and Why It Matters
Many students enter their freshman year not knowing what constitutes academic dishonesty. This presentation helps to prevent students from inadvertently violating the academic integrity policy by outlining both campus policies and resources. In addition, students will discuss why integrity is central to interpersonal relationships and their future careers.
Office of Student Judicial Programs, 7-4333
Relationships that Last More than a Night
This interactive presentation will allow students to explore what they are looking for in an ideal mate and how to obtain a healthy relationship via positive means. This presentation will last up to an hour. Please request this presentation at least two weeks in advance of the presentation date.
Dr. Tobin Lovell, 777-5223
Director of Outreach Programming, lovellt@gwm.sc.edu
Counseling and Human Development Center
Multicultural Diversity and Campus View Points
This interactive presentation will focus on how to value differences in order to learn from others who are dissimilar from what we are accustomed to in our daily routines. Ethnic, racial, and gender diversity issues as well as differences in sexual orientation will be discussed in depth, and several interactive class exercises will be utilized to highlight key concepts. This presentation will last up to an hour. Please request this presentation at least two weeks in advance of the presentation date.
Dr. Tobin Lovell, 777-5223
Director of Outreach Programming, lovellt@gwm.sc.edu
Counseling and Human Development Center
Stress Management/Stress Reduction For Freshmen
This presentation will introduce students to the signs and symptoms of stress, how to identify stressors in their lives, and will provide basic strategies to prevent and/or cope with an overload of stress. This presentation will last up to an hour. Please request this presentation at least two weeks in advance of the presentation date.
Dr. Tobin Lovell, 777-5223
Director of Outreach Programming, lovellt@gwm.sc.edu
Counseling and Human Development Center
Academic Success Strategies
This presentation highlights the need to study hard ... and study smart!
Would your students benefit from tips on managing their time, studying for tests effectively, or taking notes? This session is packed full of tips, strategies, and resources to help students excel. Instructors may also have their students take the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) before this presentation. The Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE) Coaches will be the primary presenters.
Schedule your presentation online at: http://www.housing.sc.edu/ace/presentations.asp Also, visit the ACE faculty/staff resources page for several syllabus and assignment ideas regarding academic success: http://www.sc.edu/ace/faculty.html
Claire Robison , 777-4885
Coordinator of Residential Learning Initiatives and Academic Center
Claire.Robinson@sc.edu
The Honesty Quiz
In this session, students will have an interactive session discussing the black, white, and grey areas of truth and honesty. This includes focusing on whether and/or why people are dishonest and how this all relates to us as members of the Carolina Community and the Carolinian Creed.
Alisa Cooney, Kelly Eifert and/or members of the Carolina Student Judicial Council
alisac@sc.edu
kieifert@sc.edu
Top 10 Ways to Get Kicked Out
In this session, students are given an explanation of how to NOT get in trouble, the student code of conduct, and the student judicial process, as well as how it (and they) relate to the legal system. More importantly, they will be engaged in a discussion about the Carolinian Creed and how it relates to the Code. Referral sources will also be discussed.
Alisa Cooney, Kelly Eifert and/or members of the Carolina Student Judicial Council
alisac@sc.edu
kieifert@sc.edu
Out-to-Lunch Program
The Out-to Lunch Program is designed to promote faculty and student interaction outside the classroom. Students can pick up an Out-to Lunch ticket at any ACE office or any University Housing area office. Students then take their professor to lunch for free at any campus dining facility. University Housing and Sodexho Dining Services covers the cost of the faculty members meal and the students pay for their own meal with their meal plan, Carolina card, or cash. Over 375 students took their professors Out to Lunch during 2006-2007. Make Out-to-Lunch a U101 assignment! To learn more about the Out-to-Lunch program, or to print a list of potential questions for students, visit http://www.sc.edu/ace/otl.html
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Suicide Prevention Workshop
The Counseling and Human Development Center offers an innovative and exciting outreach presentation tailored for U101 classes on Suicide Prevention. Through the funding of a federally funded suicide prevention grant, and under the directorship of Lisa Mustard, we are able offer these hour-long presentations in your respective classrooms.
Dr. Toby Lovell, 777-5223
LovellT@gwm.sc.edu
http://www.sa.sc.edu/chdc/outreach_program_request_form.htm
World AIDS Day
This program is available anytime between mid-October and December 1. Each year, USC’s students band together to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in their community. This interactive presentation features statistics salient to the college-age population, quilt panels made by students in previous years, a history of the “Names Project,” and awareness-raising activities. Classes have the opportunity to make their own quilt panels. Presentations can be tailored to meet the needs of each class.
Lee Hartnett, 777-7618
Program Director of Sexual Health Services, leeannehartnett@hotmail.com
Office for Sexual Health and Violence Prevention
Let's Talk About Sex
This program would be an ideal refresher for the Sex and the College Student presentation that first-year students receive in the first month of U101. Using Sexual Jeopardy as an icebreaker, this comprehensive, yet basic workshop challenges participants to re-think the idea that talking about sex is unsexy. Students are guided through activities focusing on sexual decision-making, safer sex, sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, and risk reduction.
Lee Hartnett, 777-7618
Program Director of Sexual Health Services, leeannehartnett@hotmail.com
Office for Sexual Health and Violence Prevention
Building Healthy Relationships that Last
This is an interactive workshop in which students will be offered an opportunity to identify skills for building healthy intimate relationships. The purpose of the workshop is to bring individuals together to explore how their family of origin communicates; to build self-confidence and esteem; to explore ways to build and maintain balance in relationships; and to boost communication and assertiveness skills. Participants will be provided with on- and off-campus resources.
Lee Hartnett, 777-7618
Associate Director, hartnetl@gwm.sc.edu
Office for Sexual Health and Violence Prevention
Tricia Phaup, 576-5828
Director, tphaup@gwm.sc.edu
Health & Wellness Programs
Healthy Carolina
Students are introduced to holistic wellness, addressing the importance of balance between social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and occupational wellness. This presentation includes FUN and interactive modules on the topics of stress, nutrition, physical activity, and smoking; students are referred to on-campus resources for related programs and services. This FUN and interactive presentation is conducted by peer health educators and is 1 hour in length. Please request presentations at least two weeks in advance of the presentation date.
Lauren Hastings, 576-9393
Program Coordinator, Campus Wellness Promotion
hastings@mailbox.sc.edu
Campus Wellness Special Topic Areas
Request a presentation on a specific topic such as stress management, eating disorders and body image, smoking cessation, nutrition, physical activity, multicultural health or cancer prevention. Our professional staff or graduate assistants are happy to assist you in developing a relevant presentation for your needs. Please request presentations at least two weeks in advance of the presentation date.
Lauren Hastings, 576-9393
Program Coordinator, Campus Wellness Promotion
hastings@mailbox.sc.edu
Safe from Sexual Predators?
Law enforcement estimates that there are 50,000 sexual predators online at any given moment. Each year college students are lured into meeting someone whom they have only known online —unfortunately the end result can be lethal. This interactive presentation will provide students with detailed insight into the workings & warning signs of online sexual predators. Length: 50 minutes.
Bert Medlin, LPCI, 779-1995 (ext. 1011)
First Presbyterian Church Counseling Center
bertmedlin@sc.rr.com
Stress, The Silent Stalker
Few first-year students enter college prepared to cope with the effects of academic, personal, financial and other stressors. This session will assist students in identifying and developing the coping skills necessary for surviving the accumulative effects of various stressors. This presentation invites student participation while providing practical skills for managing stress. Discussion includes counteracting physiological responses to stress, relaxation techniques, scene imagery techniques, and recognizing & neutralizing thought patterns that exacerbate stress. Length: 50 minutes.
Bert Medlin, LPCI, 779-1995 (ext. 1011)
First Presbyterian Church Counseling Center
bertmedlin@sc.rr.com
MEDIA
Documentary Photography as Evidence about the Past and Present
Historical documentary photography can be used as evidence for a wide variety of historical problems. This presentation does not emphasize historical events depicted in the photographs, but rather, emphasizes the need to approach visual materials with the same critical skills one must use in the evaluation of all information in primary or secondary sources.
Constance B. Schulz 7-4854
Professor of History schulz@sc.edu
Co-Director Public History Program
The History of Books and Printing
Since its inception in the mid-15th century, the printed book has contributed immensely to the production of knowledge. Through the spread of new ideas, discoveries and debates, print culture has made the modern university possible. This session, drawing on the resources of Thomas Cooper Library's Rare Books and Special Collections, will look at how books have been produced, distributed, and used in various ways over the past 500 years. Examples shown and discussed will range from medieval manuscripts to contemporary artist's books.
Jeffrey Makala, 777-0296
Assistant Librarian, Rare Books and Special Collections, makalaj@gwm.sc.edu
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Association Work: The Generalist's Specialty
There is a career path for a generalist liberal arts major!
Though associations exist in some form all over the world, they generally are recognized as uniquely American institutions. Founded on the Constitution's protection of the right of "association," professional societies and trade associations set marketplace standards, establish and enforce professional credentials, and produce more "professional education" than all of America's universities. This interactive presentation describes the role of associations in government and industry, the history of associations in America, and the nature of "association work." Length: 50 minutes.
Chuck McConnell 799-5517 Ext.117
Executive Director, Public Broadcasting Management chuck@pbma.org
www.pbma.org
Director of Field Services, National Educational Telecommunications Association
www.netaonline.org
Gay and Lesbian Lives in South Carolina
This presentation will be on gay and lesbian issues. Among topics that can be addressed: coming out, sexuality and religion, being gay in South Carolina (laws and culture), being gay on campus, local and university resources , safe-sex , gay and lesbian relationships, and political/social issues. With advance notice, a panel can be put together, drawing from local supportive clergy, PFLAG (parents or family members), representatives of the local gay and lesbian community center, and students. Reading can be recommended to precede presentation.
Ed Madden 7-2171
Associate Professor of English emadden@sc.edu
Lies and Deceit: How to Identify Using Kenisics
Can you tell if someone is telling you the truth? Have you ever been lied to and “felt” something was wrong, but could not explain the “feeling”? This presentation will explore the verbal, non-verbal (body), and written languages revealed when one is engaged in deceptive behavior. Participants will be involved in a Socratic forum with the instructor on questions to ask and responses to look for (all in a non-confrontational manner). Several film clips of interviews, confessions and statements will be shown during the class. This is a highly successful presentation that has been given to numerous law enforcement officers and agencies (including the USC Student Judicial Board) over the years.
Length: Can be adjusted to fit a 1 hour to 4 hour class
Jim Miles 7-4484
Inspector of Professional Standards jmiles@gwm.sc.edu
Division of Law Enforcement and Safety
Understanding Your Personality Type
This presentation emphasizes the benefits associated with an understanding of one’s personality type. The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is utilized, administered, and scored prior to class. Discussion topic options include learning styles, relationships, career planning, and communication styles. MBTI results can be linked with the Strong Interest Inventory, thus providing additional career planning information to students.
David Hunter 7-9450
Director DavidH@gwm.sc.edu
Academic and Student Support Services
Thinking Globally
This is a 1-hour workshop conducted by the International Programs office to facilitate interaction between United States and international students and to encourage everyone to think globally. Using small group work and facilitated discussions, the session encourages intercultural interaction, critical thinking, and includes the perspectives of a carefully selected group of international students and study abroad returnees.
Caroline Battista, 777-1143
International Student Advisor battiscc@mailbox.sc.edu
International Programs for Students
Safe Zone Ally Program at USC
This presentation focuses on the Safe Zone Ally Program at USC. This program strives to reduce homophobia and heterosexism on our campus. Through education, advocacy, and awareness, the program contributes to an open campus climate that is safe and accepting for all members of the University community. Interactive awareness-raising activities will be used to facilitate understanding of these issues. Resources on campus and in the community will be highlighted. Presentations can be tailored to fit 30 - 90 minute classes.
Ryan Wilson, 777-8248
Safe Zone Graduate Assistant, safezone@gwm.sc.edu
Office for Sexual Health and Violence Prevention
EMPOWER – Peer Diversity Educators
This presentation’s purpose is to enhance the USC climate by working to assist individuals in defining and identifying racism, sexism, and other forms of intolerance and to heighten the awareness of diversity within the University community. EMPOWER encourages dialogue and interaction between students, faculty, and staff and seeks to expose the campus community to different cultures and assist individuals in developing a multicultural perspective.
Melissia Brannen, brannenm@gwm.sc.edu
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, 777-7716
Campaigning On-Line – Advocacy Campaigns on the Internet
Through research I have done, this presentation would discuss the role of the internet in political campaigns and political action. www.policymagic.org
John McNutt, 777-1326
Associate Professor, College of Social Work, mcnuttjg@gwm.sc.edu
The Global Paradox and Entrepreneurship
Key global trends are causing a global paradox. The longer and more interconnected the global economy becomes, the more important become its smaller players. So, to succeed you need to be an entrepreneur and know the five secrets good entrepreneurs use to succeed.
Dr. Richard Robinson, 7-3082
Director of the Faber Center for Entrepreneurship, Robinson@sc.edu
Alternative Spring Breaks and the Dobson Volunteer Service program: How to travel to exotic locations and see the world beyond the resort
What do your students plan on doing this Spring Break? As a student at USC, I spent three of my spring vacations in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. In these countries, I volunteered by painting, pouring cement floors, and teaching children English. Two of the trips were completely student planned, and all of them were funded by the Dobson Volunteer Service program. In this 30 minute presentation, students will learn about volunteering during spring break through stories and images of my experience. They will also gain resources and learn how to plan similar trips.
Tamera Beam,
First Year medical student at USC School of Medicine
Beamt@mailbox.sc.edu
(704) 300-7196
TECHNOLOGY
Thinking about the Implications of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is said to be “the next big thing.” Some “nano-visionaries” believe it will fundamentally transform society, with utopian talk of a world of plenty made possibly by inexpensive nano-fabrication. Some also speak of nano-based immortality. USC has a major project examining the societal implications of nanotechonolgy.
Davis Baird 7-0620
Professor and Chair, db@sc.edu
Dept. of Philosophy
USC INFORMATION
Students Today—Alumni Tomorrow
Using posters, flyers and fun activities, a team of students and one alumni staff member will visit your class to give a presentation on what it means to be a student member of the Alumni Association. Our students never come empty-handed. In order to ensure a captive audience, prizes are always given. Following the presentation, we will facilitate a short Q & A session and reward good listeners with free goodies. Many of your students may be familiar with our organization and some may already be members. We attended each day of summer orientation and signed up over 1000 first-year students during the month of June. Whether the students in your class are members or not, they certainly will learn something about what their Alumni Association is doing for them now and planning to do for them after they graduate. Please contact the presenter with the exact number of enrolled students so we can plan for ample prizes. Length: 10-20 minutes
Mary Beth Ely, 7-6975
Student Programs elym@mailbox.sc.edu
Carolina Alumni Association
USC Columbia Technology Incubator
The USC Columbia Technology Incubator program is unique in that it has student incubator companies as well as standard companies that pay the rent. A full-time USC student, undergraduate or graduate, can start-up a company and have their rent, computer and local telephone service paid for by the USC Research Foundation (for a period of two years) if they compete and gain entrance into the program. This presentation will inform students about the unique program and show those interested how to get involved.
Joel Stevenson, 545-4379 or 240-4003 (cell)
Director,
jstevenson@sc.edu
USC Columbia Technology Incubator
The National Student Exchange
Students will discover an opportunity to broaden and enhance their college experience in this presentation. NSE provides opportunities for undergraduate students to study for up to one calendar year at another NSE member institution while still paying tuition at USC. With more than 170 colleges and universities from which to choose, USC students should be able to find a campus with just the right combination of courses, facilities, and environment to meet their personal and academic needs and interests.
Dan Moore
mooredt@gwm.sc.edu
Introduction To The Counseling and Human Development Center and Why You Should Know Where We Are and What We Do!
This presentation will educate students about the wide variety of services that The Counseling and Human Development Center (CHDC) at The University of South Carolina offers and how to best access these services. This presentation is brief and should only take a maximum of fifteen minutes of class time to present.
Dr. Tobin Lovell, 777-5223
Director of Outreach Programming, lovellt@gwm.sc.edu
Counseling and Human Development Center
Private Support at the University
As state funding declines, the urgency of alumni philanthropy greatly increases. Because of the support of our alumni and friends we are able to provide more academic resources here to Carolina. In a 2006, U.S. News & World Report, USC was ranked 10th in the nation for alumni participation among public institutions. In many cases, private support funds what tuition cannot. From updated classroom resources, to scholarships and our faculty gifts from alumni and friends make many things possible. In a sense, this philanthropy begins with our students because they will one day represent us as alumni. This presentation will educate students about this important process and help them understand the importance of private philanthropy at Carolina.
Lola Mauer, 777-4092
Director of Annual Giving Programs, lmauer@gwm.sc.edu
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