Emory College of Arts and Sciences

PACE 101 - Pre-major Advising and Connections at Emory: Fall 2019

PACE 101 is a required course for all first-year students during their first semester at Emory. This course is worth
one academic credit and introduces students to critical Emory College policies and procedures as well as academic
and extracurricular opportunities on and off campus.

The PACE 101 course has three overarching goals and learning outcomes:
1. Emory Community Development: Students form connections with faculty, staff, and peers, and establish
relationships that will support their academic and social goals.
2. Personal Development: Students learn to take ownership of their own learning experience and begin to
develop greater self-understanding.
3. Practical Knowledge: Students will gain the skills to navigate life as a college-level student, maximizing their
personal and Emory community development.

PACE Administrators and Facilitators

Administrators
Shari Obrentz, Associate Dean, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, sobrent@emory.edu
Tina McDowell, Assistant Director, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, tmcdowe@emory.edu

Facilitators
Each PACE 101 section is facilitated by an Emory University staff member. Please check your OPUS schedule for
Facilitator name and contact details. Your PACE Facilitator IS NOT your advisor of record. Check OPUS for your
assigned Pre-Major Faculty Advisor and OUE Academic Advisor.

Course Enrollment and Grading

Enrollment Policy
 PACE 101 is a required course for first-year students.
 Students may only enroll in one section of PACE 101.
 Students are not permitted to withdraw from PACE 101.
 Students may not retake PACE 101 during a later semester.

Grading
 PACE 101 is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
 Students will receive one academic credit hour for completing PACE 101 course.
 Students must earn 220/250 points to earn a passing grade of “S”. Failure to earn at least 220 points will
result in a non-passing grade of “U”.
 Students will earn mandatory and flex points for class attendance, out-of-class assignments and completion
of surveys. See Attendance, Assignments and Surveys sections of the syllabus for details about points.
 Mandatory points are attendance, assignments or surveys that MUST be completed to pass PACE 101. Flex
points are attendance, assignments or surveys that students should complete, and are the remainder of the
points students need to earn to pass PACE 101.
 Students must complete 90 mandatory points to pass PACE 101. Students must also earn at least 130 flex
points to pass PACE 101.

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 Course Materials

Canvas
The PACE 101 homepage in Canvas gives students access to all of the course requirements and resources. Students
are responsible for reviewing the Canvas site to locate the course syllabus, weekly PowerPoint presentations and
assignments including: online modules/activities, out-of-class activities schedule and reflection forms, and other
posted resources.

Student Workbook
Every student will receive a PACE 101 Workbook at the first class meeting. Students are expected to bring the
workbook to class each week in order to participate in reflection, exploration and planning activities. A PDF version
of the workbook will be available in the Canvas site.

Surveys Links
Students will be asked to complete three surveys throughout the fall semester. Students will receive a unique email
link for each survey. Students MAY NOT forward their survey links as they are tied to their student ID numbers. If
the email or personal link is lost, a web link to the survey will be available in the Canvas site.

Attendance: 125 Points (25 mandatory points and 100 flex points)

Weekly Attendance
PACE Classes meet once a week (Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays) from August 28- November 22. Students are
expected to attend each week of PACE 101. All students should attend a PACE 101 section the first week of class,
regardless of students' schedules.
 Attendance in Weeks 2-12 are worth 10 points each (up to 100 points) and are included in flex points
 Attendance in Week 13 is worth 25 points and is mandatory

Absences
Students may miss up to 30 total points. As each class attendance weeks 2-12 is worth 10 points, students may miss
up to three classes (depending on completion of other assignments). If a student misses class, it is expected that
they communicate with their Facilitator as soon as they know they will be missing class (ahead of time is preferred,
but within 24 hours of class meeting time if prior notification is not permissible). There is no make-up for missed
classes, but students are expected to review class material in Canvas.

Student-Athletes
Student-athletes with practices or games conflicting with the PACE 101 course are advised to change PACE 101
sections. If there is a problem with switching sections, speak with your PACE Facilitator as soon as possible. If
your practices/game schedule causes you to miss more than three classes, you need to swap sections. This should
be handled before the end of Add/Drop/Swap. If you need assistance finding a section that meets your
practice/game needs, please contact Tina McDowell immediately: tmcdowe@emory.edu

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 Assignments: 105 Points (55 mandatory points and 50 flex points)

Students will complete a number of online assignments (activities, modules and reflections) throughout the
semester. Please note the due dates, as well time limits for particular assignments.

Assignment Description Mandatory or Flex Due Date

Points
Syllabus Series of questions based on the PACE 101 syllabus (this 10 Flex Points September 1
Scavenger document)
Hunt
(in Canvas)
The Honor Students need to review the Emory College Honor Code 15 Mandatory September 15
Code Quiz and familiarize themselves with the expectations and Points
(in Canvas) standards for academic integrity here at Emory.
Students should complete the Honor Code quiz BEFORE
they attend Week 3 of PACE. The assignment will take
30-45 minutes to complete this assignment.

Intro to This module introduces students to a number of Emory 20 Mandatory October 13

Emory systems, policies and resources. Students may Points
Systems (in complete this module on their own time during the first
Canvas) 6 weeks of the semester.

Advising This module will prepare students for Spring 2020 15 Mandatory November 17
Prep (In registration and should be completed BEFORE students Points
Canvas) meet with Pre-Major Faculty Advisors.
Final Students will create and upload (in Canvas) one 5 Mandatory November 17
Presentation PowerPoint slide BEFORE giving a 1 minute oral Points
Slide (Upload presentation during the final PACE weekly session.
to Canvas)
Out-of-class Students should plan to attend two out-of-class 40 Flex Points (20 December 11
activities: activities that help with 1. Emory community and 2. Flex points for (Please
Emory Personal development. Students will search the Out-of- each complete 1
Community class Activities calendar in Canvas for a list of PRE- activity/reflection) BEFORE Fall
Development APPROVED events. If a student wants to attend an Break)
and Personal event NOT listed on the pre-approved list, they should
Development discuss the event with their Facilitator to determine if
(calendar of attendance will be accepted for out-of-class activity
approved credit.
events and
reflection Students will complete a reflection form including an
forms in uploaded photo of the student at the event, a ticket
Canvas) stub or other evidence that the student attended.

Students must attend the entire event to earn credit for

the reflection (meaning you cannot leave an event
early).

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 Surveys: 20 points (10 mandatory and 10 flex points)

Students will receive a unique link to each survey through their Emory email. These surveys evaluate the programs
we provide and allow students to share their thoughts about their Emory experience. Note: The Orientation and
Mid-semester surveys are only open for a limited time. If you miss the deadline, you will not be able to make these
up and will forfeit flex points. The PACE 101 survey will be open until the end of the semester.

Survey Description Mandatory or Flex Points Due Date

Orientation Survey Provide feedback about 5 Flex Points September 8
the Orientation program.
Mid-Semester Survey Self-assessment about 5 Flex Points September 29
academic, social and co-
curricular fit at Emory
PACE 101 Survey Provide feedback about 10 Mandatory Points December 11
PACE 101 and other
learning objectives

Additional Requirements: Advising Meetings and Carter Town Hall Meeting

Advising Meetings
First-year students are required to attend two advising meetings with pre-major faculty advisor.
 Pre-Assigned Meeting: Monday, August 26 during New Student Orientation
 Nov 4-15, first-year students will schedule a pre-registration meeting with their Pre-Major Faculty Advisor
(assigned advisor during Orientation and posted in OPUS) to discuss their plans for Spring 2020.
 Students who have difficulty contacting their Pre-Major Faculty Advisors MUST email Tina McDowell,
tmcdowe@emory.edu for assistance before November 15.

Attend Carter Town Hall Meeting (No Reflection or Follow-up Required)

The former U.S. President Jimmy Carter hosts the annual Carter Town Hall Meeting with Emory College first-year
students. President Carter will speak to the first-year class on various topics and answers random questions from
the audience. There is no assignment for the event. Orientation Leaders will escort students to this event between
6:45pm–7:20pm by orientation groups. Please see “Protocol for Carter Town Hall Meeting” below for more details.
The Carter Town Hall Meeting will take place:

 Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 8:00pm - 9:00pm (lineup starts earlier – see protocols)
 Location: Woodruff PE Center (Orientation Leaders will escort students by orientation groups)
Lab and Late Classes: Emory College professors are aware of the Annual Carter Town Hall meeting. This event is
traditional for every first-year class. Students with labs should talk to their professors about making up their lab
session BEFORE the week of the Carter Town Hall.

If you cannot attend due to Emory-sponsored event or illness, you MUST contact Tina McDowell
(tmcdowe@emory.edu) before the event or within 24 hours of the event (if an absence is unexpected due to illness).

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Protocols for Carter Town Hall

Protocol for Carter Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, September 18

 All students must present an Emory ID at the door.  Orientation Leaders will accompany first-year students.
 No one may bring backpacks, briefcases, purses, or other similar items to Woodruff P.E. Center.  Anyone
carrying those items will be asked to remove them to an office, residence hall room, or vehicle before
entering.
 No one may bring signs, banner, placards, etc. into the building. 
 No one will be allowed entrance to the Woodruff P.E. Center after 7:50pm.
 Students are expected to stay at the Carter Town Hall for the duration of the event.
 If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Michael D.
Shutt, 404-727-2136, mshutt@emory.edu  to arrange services.  Early requests are strongly encouraged to
allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

Arrival to Woodruff P.E. Center:

Orientation leaders will escort students to the Woodruff P.E Center. Students will gather at specific times from the
following locations. You must be on time because you will not be able to enter if you are not with your OL Group.
 OL Groups 1-19 – Meeting location: The Quad (Candler Side). Depart for WoodPEC at 6:50 p.m.
 OL Groups 20-39 – Meeting location: Asbury Circle. Depart for WoodPEC at 7:00 p.m.
 OL Groups 40-59 – Meeting location: The Quad (Admin Building Side). Depart for WoodPEC at 7:10 p.m.
OL Groups 60-80 – Meeting location: Cox Hall Bridge Depart for WoodPEC at 7:20 p.m.

Classroom Policies

Academic Integrity
The Honor Code applies to all work submitted for courses in Emory College, including PACE 101. Students who violate
the Honor Code may be subject to a written mark on their record, failure of the course, suspension, permanent
dismissal, or a combination of these and other sanctions. Students should be aware of the following policies that
apply, specifically to PACE 101:

1. All online assignments, surveys, attendances, and participation should be the student’s own.
2. No student may copy, use another student’s answers or earn attendance credit for another student.
3. A student must be present in class/activities to receive attendance credit.
4. Students may not sign-in for another student.

Students caught participating in fraudulent acts of signing-in each other into events will be sent to the Emory College
Honor Code Committee and will receive a grade of “U” for PACE 101.

Respect the PACE Facilitator, Classmates, and the Classroom

Students are expected to arrive on time, give their full attention and participate in class discussions, activities and
reflections. Sleeping, reading, talking out of turn, coming in late, and working on other assignments communicate
disrespect. Students whose behavior is disruptive will be asked to leave the classroom. Students asked to leave the
classroom will not receive attendance credit.

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 Electronic Devices
Electronic devices (e.g., computers, tablets, cell phones) are ONLY allowed for classroom participation/activities.
Students found surfing the Internet, working on other items, or texting will be asked to leave the classroom.
Students asked to leave will not receive attendance credit.

Accessibility and Accommodations

The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) works with students who have disabilities to provide reasonable
accommodations. To receive consideration for reasonable accommodations, you must contact OAS. It is the
responsibility of the student to register with OAS. Students who receive accommodations must present the
Accommodation Letter from OAS to the classroom facilitator during the first few weeks of class or when the
accommodations are received.

Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and that disability accommodations cannot be provided until
an accommodation letter is processed. Students registered with OAS who have a letter outlining their academic
accommodations, are strongly encouraged to coordinate a meeting time with your professor that will be best for
both to discuss a protocol to implement the accommodations as needed throughout the semester. This meeting
should occur as early in the semester as possible. Contact Office of Accessibility Services for more information at
(404) 727-9877 or accessibility@emory.edu. Additional information is available on the OAS
website at http://equityandinclusion.emory.edu/access/students/index.html.

PACE Course and Academic Calendar – Fall 2019

Please refer to the Emory College Academic Calendar for College dates and deadlines:
http://college.emory.edu/main/news/events/index.html
September 2019 Academic Deadlines/ PACE
101 Requirements
Week 1 Welcome to PACE 101: Introduction and Syllabus Review Classes and
Aug 28-30 (Wed-Fri) Add/Drop/Swaps begins
Sept 1 (Sun) Syllabus Scavenger Hunt Due PACE 101 REQUIREMENT
Sept 2 (Mon) Labor Day NO CLASSES
Sept 4 (Wed) Add/Drop/Swap ends at 11:59pm. The Office for Undergraduate EMORY COLLEGE DEADLINE
Education will have Walk-In advising during business hours.
Week 2 Define Success and Identify Resources
Sep 4-6 (Wed-Fri)
Sept 8 (Sun) Orientation Survey Due PACE 101 REQUIREMENT
Week 3 Your Academic Responsibilities
Sept 11-13 (Wed-Fri)
Sept 13 (Fri) Last Day for Grading basis (LG/SU) Changes EMORY COLLEGE DEADLINE
Sept 15 (Sun) Honor Code Quiz Due PACE 101 REQUIREMENT
Week 4 Why Your Network Matters
Sept 18-20 (Wed-Fri)
Sept 18 (Wed) Carter Town Hall Meeting 8:00pm-9:00pm Woodruff PE Center- See PACE 101 REQUIREMENT
protocol for this event at the end of the document.
Week 5 My Emory
Sept 25-27 (Wed-Fri)
Sept 29 (Sun) Mid-Semester Check Survey Due PACE 101 REQUIREMENT
October 2018
Week 6 Mid-Semester Check-in
Oct 2-4 (Wed-Fri)
Week 7 Mid-Semester Check-in
Oct 9-11 (Wed-Fri)

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Oct 13 (Sun) Intro Emory Systems Module Due PACE 101 REQUIREMENT
At least one Out-of-Class reflection should be complete
Oct 14-15 (Mon-Tues) Fall Break NO CLASSES
Oct 18 (Fri) Partial Withdrawal Deadline Without Academic Penalty. OUE Academic EMORY COLLEGE DEADLINE
Advisors will be available until 4:00pm
Week 8 The Liberal Arts
Oct 16-18 (Wed-Fri)
Week 9 Academic Planning Part 1
Oct 23-25 (Wed-Fri)
Week 10 Academic Planning Part 2
Oct 30- Nov 1 (Wed-
Fri)
November 2018
Nov 4-Nov 15 (Mon- Advising Weeks: First-year students will schedule a pre-registration PACE 101 REQUIREMENT
Fri) meeting with their PACE faculty advisor
Week 11 Co-Curricular Experiences
Nov 6-8 (Wed-Fri)
Week 12 Final Review and Presentation Prep
Nov 14-16 (Wed-Fri)
Nov 15 (Fri) Extended Partial Withdrawal Deadline. OUE Academic Advisors will be EMORY COLLEGE DEADLINE
available until 4:00pm
Nov 17 (Sun) Final Presentation Slide Upload due PACE 101 REQUIREMENT
Advising Prep Module Due
Nov 18-20 (Mo-Wed) Direct Enrollment: First-Year Registration Appointments EMORY COLLEGE DEADLINE
Week 13 Final Presentations Last week of PACE 101
Nov 20-22 (Wed-Fri)
Week 14 Thanksgiving Holiday NO CLASSES
Nov 27-29 (Wed-Fri)
Week 15 Add/Drop/Swap begins - Ends Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Nov 25 (Mon)
December 2019
Week 16 Last Day of Classes
Dec 10 (Tues)
Dec 11 (Wed) Deadline for any remaining modules, Out-of-Class Reflections, and PACE PACE 101 DEADLINE
101 Survey
Dec 12-18 (Thurs- Final Exams
Wed)
Dec 19 (Thurs) Residence Halls close for Winter Break at 12:00 (noon)
Dec 20 (Fri) AP/IB and transfer credits must be posted by the Office of Admissions to EMORY COLLEGE DEADLINE
receive credit, End of Term
Spring Semester 2020 - January
Jan 12 (Sun) Residence Halls Open 10:00am
Jan 14 (Tues): First Day of Classes
Jan 20 (Mon): Martin Luther King Holiday-No Classes
Jan 21 Tues): Add/Drop/Swap ends at 11:59pm
Jan 30 (Thurs): Deadline for Letter Grade/Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Changes
Jan 31 (Fri): ALL INCOMPLETE WORK FOR PACE 101 DUE PACE 101 DEADLINE

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