![]() ![]() Since 2010, all freshmen have been required to take a Signature Course, but they are not restricted to subject matter related to their major-in fact, students are encouraged to explore topics they are interested in but might not otherwise get to study at length.įollowing a March 21 award ceremony celebrating professors who have taught 10 or more Signature Courses in the last 10 years, a few outstanding faculty members shared what they think makes this program such a vital additional to the university’s core curriculum. I am always learning from the experience of interacting with first-year students!” Lai, who taught UGS 302: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly in Chinese Culture in fall 2022, can’t help but note “the warmth of the dynamics and the bond that they forge from beginning to end of the term, and even beyond, as they find college friendships, even roommates.”īartholomew and Lai, along with many other members of The University of Texas at Austin’s faculty, teach Signature Courses, small seminar-style classes that aim to ease adjustment to the college learning environment, build invaluable writing, critical thinking and research skills, and familiarize students with key university resources, landmarks and events. He taught UGS 302: Physical Activity and Public Health in fall 2022 - not for the first time - and he loves that it was “the course that really feels like what they thought college would be like…the course that they talk to their parents about.” John Bartholomew, the associate dean of academic affairs in the College of Education and professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, taught UGS 302: Physical Activity and Public Health in fall 2022.Ĭhiu-Mi Lai, professor of instruction in the Asian Studies department, echoes his excitement: “I enjoy playing a part in helping the students navigate their transition from high school. Bartholomew, the associate dean of academic affairs in the College of Education and professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. “They’re so enthusiastic and excited to be in college,” says John B. Everyone agrees there’s something special about teaching brand new Longhorns.
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