SLS 1501 -  Honors Introduction to Academic Life

Course Description

Required for first-year University Honors Program students, this course is designed to enhance your success in college by equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve your educational objectives. Topics include the nature of postsecondary education, time management, test-taking, communication skills, study techniques, and library use.

Additionally, the course fosters a sense of community and belonging through the UHP common hour and provides small group and one-on-one support from upper-class UHP students who can mentor you on study strategies, navigating college life, and campus involvement. 

UHP Common Read

The UHP Common Read, The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, has been selected as the required text for all SLS 1501 sections for the 2024 and 2025 academic years and will be provided to all students.

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Syllabus

You can find the sample syllabus here.

Meet the 2024 SLS 1501 Instructors

Dr. Jennifer Bebergal

Dr. Jennifer Bebergal, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Support


Email: bebergal@fau.edu
  Dr. Debbi Johnson-Rais

Dr. Debbi Johnson-Rais, Ed.D.
Senior Director of Communications & Professional Program Development


Email: djohnsonrais@fau.edu

 

Dr. Jessica Lopez-Velez

Dr. Jessica Lopez-Velez
Director of Online Enrollment & Student Success

Email: jlopez82@fau.edu
  Dr. Dax Boatwright

Dr. Dax Boatwright
Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution

Email: dboatwright@fau.edu 

 

Dr. Comfort Olugbuyi

Dr. Comfort Olugbuyi
Associate Director, Online Academic Support & Educational Technology

Email: colugbuyi@fau.edu
  Dr. Rebecca Goldstein

Dr. Rebecca Goldstein
Director, SAEM Assessment & Research

Email: rgoldstein@fau.edu 
 
Dr. Kathleen Gardner
Dr. Kathleen Gardner
Executive Director of Housing & Residential Education
Email: gardnerk@fau.edu