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AUx1 Course Overview

AUx1 is one of the foundational courses a student takes in their first year at AU. Throughout AUx1, students will be introduced to various practices, including how to practice mindfulness, how to develop sustainable habits, and how to establish boundaries. Students will also be introduced to dialogue and self-reflection as an introduction to anti-racist principles and a foundation for AUx2. These will help them throughout their time at AU and beyond. AUx1 course learning outcomes are achieved through course content, in-class activities, reflective and experiential assignments, and in-class dialogues with course Instructors, Peer Facilitators, and classmates.

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AUx1 Learning Outcomes
Fall 2024 Topics
Spring 2024 Topics

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Engage with AU resources that support them in navigating their academic and social transition to AU.
  • Apply knowledge-based skills to develop positive habits that support their holistic wellness and community development at AU.
  • Describe how their identity development impacts them personally and how they engage with their communities at AU.
  • Practice self-reflection and dialogue as an introduction to anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles.

Please see the list below for class topics for fall 2024.

  • Class 1: AUx1 - Laying the Foundation
  • Class 2: Navigating AU - Academic Wellness
  • Class 3: Building and Navigating Community at AU
  • Class 4: Navigating AU - Personal Wellness
  • Class 5: Building Community Through Reflection & Dialogue
  • Class 6: Registration Readiness
  • Class 7: Prepare for Success: Career Exploration Resources at AU
  • Class 8: Exploring Identity & Connection
  • Class 9: Dialogue as a Tool for Strengthening Community
  • Class 10: Moving Forward in Community

Please see the list below for class topics for spring 2024.

  • Class 1: AUx1 - Laying the Foundation
  • Class 2: Building Community & Sense of Belonging at AU
  • Class 3: Building Community Through Reflection & Dialogue
  • Class 4: Navigating AU - Academic Wellness
  • Class 5: Navigating AU - Personal Wellness
  • Class 6: Registration Readiness
  • Class 7: Exploring Identity & Socialization
  • Class 8: How Privilege & Oppression Manifests at AU
  • Class 9: Dialogue as a Tool for Strengthening Community
  • Class 10: Moving Forward in Community

Please see the list below for class topics for the spring 2020 AUx1 repeater sections.

  • Class 1: Why AUx?
  • Class 2: Developing a Foundation
  • Class 3: Semester at a Glance
  • Class 4: Developing Time Management Strategies
  • Class 5: Academic Skills and AU Resources
  • Class 6: Mid-Semester Engine Check
  • Class 7: Social Wellness
  • Class 8: Financial Wellness
  • Class 9: Internal Wellness
  • Class 10: Intellectual Wellness
  • Class 11: Physical Wellness
  • Class 12: Self-Awareness and Preparation
  • Class 13: Self-Authorship
  • Class 14: Lessons Learned

Welcome from Acting Provost Vicky M. Wilkins

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Hear from Vicky M. Wilkins, Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer, about how the AUx1 course is framed and what you can expect this semester.