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 three required lab assignments for your Cornerstone Course. Each of the labs is worth 5% of your grade for your Cornerstone Course.
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 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 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 Career Assessment provided in class
- Attend in-class workshop (check your syllabus for workshop dates)
The purpose of the Belonging component is to explore different areas and events on campus, build connections with other students and faculty, and participate in the enriched, dynamic university life available to students.
Task: This will be completed by attending two different on-campus events and writing a brief reflection on each experience.