First Year Students

Simpson Colloquium

Simpson Colloquium is an introductory college course that seeks to integrate you into academic culture focused on engaged citizenship during your first semester on campus. The course serves several purposes. First, it familiarizes new students with the tradition of liberal arts education through the focused study of important issues – “big questions.” Second, the course provides you with a solid foundation for future academic work, both by focusing on essential skills (Written Communications and Critical Thinking) and by introducing you to campus resources. Finally, Simpson Colloquium provides you with opportunities to grow personally and intellectually, thereby enhancing your satisfaction with college life.

Every course has a different topic, so look through the list that follows and select the courses that look most interesting to you. Every course serves a small (18 students) community of learners who, together with a student Destination Leader, and a student Writing Fellow, and a professor (who becomes your academic advisor), will help you make the transition from high school to college, from living at home to living in a residence hall, from being dependent on others to becoming an independent adult. You will meet your professor and your Destination Leader during Summer Orientation, and they will help you will register for your other fall courses.

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For more information, contact:
 Nicolas Proctor
Simpson Colloquium Director
(515) 961-1632

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                   

Last Updated: 11/18/11