Cornerstone Course (XIDS 2002) Lab Guide
Welcome to the Cornerstone Course (XIDS 2002) Lab Guide! While each of you has a unique and exciting Cornerstone theme, the Cornerstone Lab is purposed to connect all first-year students with key resources that we know will contribute to your academic success.
Here, you will find instructions for how to complete each of the four required lab assignments for your Cornerstone Course. Each of the labs is worth 5% of your grade for your Cornerstone Course, and labs must be completed before November 18, 2022.
The purpose of the Growth Mindset Cornerstone Lab is to help students practice optimism when faced with unexpected challenges and unknown problems. In other words, perceived failure can lead to greater success. Therefore, we want students to understand that practice (studying) is a necessary part of success and that there are many ways to find support to help practice (study) effectively.
Task: This lab will be completed during an in-class workshop (check your syllabus for workshop dates).
The purpose of the Developing Curricular Plans Cornerstone Lab is to help students understand the curriculum, the advising process, and program maps, all necessary components to registering for classes and completing required coursework for graduation in a timely and effective manner.
Task: This lab will be completed during an in-class workshop (check your syllabus for workshop dates).
The purpose of the Clarifying Career Purpose Cornerstone Lab is to assist students in confirming that their majors are appropriate and well-suited for the outcomes they expect to receive. In addition, the YouScience assessment and subsequent reflection help students explore myriad careers for which they are well suited based on their aptitudes and interests.
Tasks: This lab requires a multi-step process for completion:
- Complete the YouScience Career Assessment
- Attend in-class workshop (check your syllabus for workshop dates)
The purpose of the Practicing Academic Skills Cornerstone Lab is to guide students towards a program or programs on campus that will assist them in being successful at UWG. As a result, we would like you to make an appointment to use ONE of the study skills supports available on campus. These programs include: Academic Coaching, Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring, and the Writing Center.
Tasks: This activity can be completed in one of the following ways:
- at the Cornerstone Conference (you will be invited to attend), OR
- make an appointment with ONE of the services listed below:
- Make an appointment for Academic Coaching, Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring, or Writing Center
- Please call 678-839-6280 to make an Academic Coaching appointment.
- Instructions to make a Peer Tutoring appointment can be found here.
- The Supplemental Instruction schedule can be found here.
- Email writing@westga.edu to make an appointment with the Writing Center.
- When you schedule your appointment you will need:
- The course and assignment you need help with,
- Your student ID/917#,
- Your preferred appointment date/time
- When you schedule your appointment you will need:
- Attend your appointment (we will confirm your attendance). Virtual appointments are allowed.
- Make an appointment for Academic Coaching, Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring, or Writing Center