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UNIV 100: Foundation of University Education

Course pack

Name:
Roll Number:
Section:

Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)

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Table of Contents

Course outline & Daily/ Weekly Lessons

Course Exercises
Exercise 1-Liberal Arts Education
Exercise 2-Transition into College Life
Exercise 3-Core Values
Exercise 4-College Policies & Graduation Requirements
Exercise 5-Choosing Major & Career Guidance
Exercise 6-Campus Resources and Facilities
Exercise 7-Work Ethics
Exercise 8-Time and Stress Management
Exercise 9-Motivation and Discovering Inner learner
Exercise 10-Reading Skills
Exercise 11-Listening and Note-Taking Skills
Exercise 12-Writing Skills
Exercise 13-Academic Integrity and Citation Skills

Exercise 14-Presentation Skills

Exercise 15-Study and Exam Taking Skills
Appendices
Appendix 1-Major-Career Paths-Life plans
Appendix 2-How can we help you?
Appendix 3-Bullying
Appendix 4-Standards of behavior
Appendix 5-Anger & Anxiety Management, Peer Pressure
Appendix 6-Presentation Skills
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UNIV 100: Foundation of UNIV 100 Education

Introduction to Course:
This course is especially designed for university freshmen. This course helps them to make the best use
of their years of the university study at FC College (University). Each student will become more aware
of his or her strengths and weaknesses in learning by working on a variety of skills. By examining their
values and developing learning strategies this course will help students become successful in FCC’s
liberal arts program.

Learning Goals:
Students would be able:
1. To value the liberal arts including the general education.
2. To be aware of campus resources and facilities and to learn to use them effectively
3. To appreciate the importance of punctuality, being present and engaged in all classes, meeting
deadlines for assignments.
4. To choose courses and major according to interest and aptitude which help them determine their
career choices.
5. To take effective and efficient notes while listening to a lecture and reading a text.
6. To read on a topic from different sources and collate in own words what the authors are trying to
convey.
7. To Identify online teaching and learning resources. Also learn ethics of working and communicating
online.
8. To do his/her own work and exhibit principles of academic integrity, especially citing references
appropriately.
9. To use the library effectively and efficiently to search for information in both print and electronic
forms.
10. To set realistic goals for self and manage time appropriately.
11. To ask intelligent questions reflecting critical, creative, and analytical thinking.
12. To follow and live by the core values of the college at all times.
13. To make presentations that reflect major skills learned.
14. To compose essays and compositions in a variety of genres that shows cohesion and coherence
Key topics:
1. Introduction and transition to college life
2. Campus resources, facilities and college policies
3. Work Ethics, Student-Teacher Relationship, Work Expectation and Commitment
4. How to choose Major, Career guidance and Advising
5. Learning, Technology and Cyber Ethics
6. Academic Awareness and Responsibility
7. Time, Stress Management and Student Motivation
8. Academic Skills (Active reading, note-taking, library, citation, presentation and writing skills.
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Course Outline
Date/Time Topic Learning Goals Recommended Resources for Faculty

Day 1

▪ Orientation Agenda ▪
10:00-12:30 -A PPT presentation is provided to
-Students will be given introduction to
faculty to share agenda with students
campus, Fall 2021 courses, freshmen (Orientation Agenda PPT)
handouts and other important academic
resources

-FCC’s Virtual Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sndTDZmsguQ

▪ ▪
Day 2

▪ ▪
10:00-12:30 -Link to
-Liberal Arts -Students will be able to understand the
article
Education & liberal arts education system including the : https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/is
Importance of 21st general education -a-liberal-arts-degree-worth-it/
Century Skills

-Introduction to course and Introduction to - Video Title: Transforming Education,

skill-based learning and need for 21st Skills and Lifelong Learning | Jobs Reset
century skills Summit 2020 | World Economic Forum

▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=kga47LDHaEg
▪ Summary:

Theme 1: Need for new tools of

knowledge, rehabilitating the graduates
and adapting to modern labor needs.

Theme 2: Priority of entrepreneurship

education, importance of adaptability
skills and entrepreneurship credentials,
issues of unemployment in economic
strained societies.

Theme 3: Technology as transformative

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agent

Theme 4: Future education, jobs and

“multistakeholderism.” Importance of
emotional intelligence and inclusive
education

Day 3
▪ ▪

-Students will be to identify and understand✔

10:00-12:30
▪ -Introduction to ▪ College Rules, Chapter 05: Transition to
university life: social, emotional, academic and living college life
Understanding the adjustments during transitioning to
transition university life.
-Core Values FCC: Handout available in
▪ -Students will also be able to understand the folder
-Introduction to characteristics of well-rounded students
Ethos and Values of
FCC and importance▪ -Mission Statement of FCC:
of character https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/about/
▪
-Explore the work of Angela Duckworth
on Character Development (Found of
Character lab, University of
Pennsylvania).

-“Angela Duckworth’s research on grit, a

strength she defines as passion and
perseverance for long-term goals

✔
Day 4
▪ ▪

10:00-12:30 Students will be able to understand the -College Catalog, available on University
▪ College Policies-
academic policies (with the special focus on website:
General academic integrity) https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/wp-
content/uploads/7.-Academic-
Policies.pdf
-Academic Integrity - Students will read and discuss the
Policy standards of behavior
-FCC’s plagiarism policy
http://www.fccollege.edu.pk/wp-
-Sexual Harassment -Student will also learn about functioning in content/uploads/2018/05/FCCU-
Policy a coed environment and one on the specific Plagiarism-Policy.pdf
issues surrounding sexual harassment.
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-Video Presentation on Academic

Integrity by Dr. Elizabeth Schwaiger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=t_kD0A06TO4

-Sexual Harassment Handout:

https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/wp-
content/uploads/Doc1.pdf

Day 5
▪

10:00-12:30
▪ -Graduation ▪ -Students will be able to learn graduation ✔ -College policies available in College
Requirements requirements (Discussion on general Catalog on University website:
education roadmap and major roadmap)
https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/
▪ - How to choose
academic-catalogs-and-handbooks/
Major, Career ▪ - Students will able to explore field
guidance prospects: Career Specific, Career Oriented
and Non-Career Specific Options
-Video Presentation on Academic
▪ Importance of
Services Office:
academic Advising &▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Adviser v=elIbhqDip_0

-Video Presentation on Academic

Advising Center:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=NpOlJj59F5E

✔ -College Rules, Chapter 04: Major

Decision and Selecting Courses
(Determine your interest (framework by
John Holland and explained in Making
Vocational Choices: A Theory of
Vocational Personalities and Work
Environments)

Handout on Major Declaration-Career

path-Life Plans
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-Interesting Survey and Career Planning

activities are available on the following
resource develop by University of
Minnesota State University

https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/
careers/

-PPT Presentation on Career Services by

Ms. Sara Chughtai (available in folder)

Day 6
▪ ▪ ✔

10:00-12:30 College Catalog, available on University

▪ Campus Resources ▪ Students will be able to identify the
website
and Facilities appropriate office/facility for their needs

▪
-Video Presentations on Financial Aid
and Accounts Services by FAS and AS
▪ teams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=eNeQ0W4pztM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=MbV9SWPwFrw

- Video Presentation on Mercy Health

Center Services by Ms. Laji Michael
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=tO5ZZMPXhqQ

- Video Tour to Ewing Memorial Library

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=K46BXWVl_zs

Fall 2021
▪ ▪
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Week 1 -Technology and Online Learning -Chapter 06: Learning and Technology,
▪
College Rules

-Exploring various online resources and

learning the importance of technology -Digital Rights Foundation website
literacy

-National Response Center for Cyber

-Understanding the importance online Crime http://www.nr3c.gov.pk/
Safety and Digital Well being

-Online Safety Booklet by Digital Rights

Foundation
https://digitalrightsfoundation.pk/wp-
content/uploads/2021/01/2020-11-
11_DRF-Curriculum-1.pdf

-Online Privacy Booklet by Digital Rights

Foundation
https://digitalrightsfoundation.pk/wp-
content/uploads/2021/06/Young-
Privacy-Booklet.pdf

-Data Privacy Booklet:

https://digitalrightsfoundation.pk/wp-
content/uploads/2020/10/Data-Privacy-
Booklet-English.pdf

WEEK 2
▪ Work Ethics, ▪ Students will be to understand Professors ✔ -College Rules, Chapter 03: Student-
Student-Teacher and their work commitment Teacher Relationship
Relationship, Work
Expectation and ▪ Appropriate behavior with teachers and
Commitment handling grievances -Working with your instructors
https://learn.saylor.org/mod/page/view
▪ Informal and formal interaction with class .php?id=21172

WEEK 3
▪ Student Motivation ▪ Students will be able to learn to set realist ✔ -College Rules, Chapter 08: Getting and
goal and importance of prioritizing Staying Motivated
▪ Time and Stress
Management ▪ Students will be able to learn time ✔
Management Strategies
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▪ Students will be able to differentiate ✔ -College Rules, Chapter 07: Time

between good and bad stress; Academic Management
stress and non-academic stress
✔
▪ Students will be able to learn stress coping
strategies ✔ -Identifying Time Management Styles

✔ https://courses.lumenlearning.com/
wmopen-collegesuccess/identify-your-
time-management-style-text-version/

-College Rules, Chapter 10: Other ways

to handle stress

- Video Presentation on Campus

Counseling Center and Stress
Management by Ms. Bandgi Zafar
Campus Counseling Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=LQluRLjMbgs

WEEK 4
▪ Academic Awareness
▪ Students will be able to understand different
✔ -College Rules, Chapter 09: Discovering
and Responsibility learning styles and complexities beyond the inner learner
learning style

▪ Students will be able to identify diverse skills

for various classes

▪ Students will be able to understand

framework for multiple intelligences

▪ Students will be able to understand the

perspective of success and failure

▪ Students will be able to explore the beliefs

about the knowledge.

▪
WEEK 5
▪ Introduction to Students will be able to learn the ✔ College Rules, Chapter 18: Active
Academic Skills importance of annotation (Purpose of Reading
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reading, improves comprehension,

▪ Active Reading ✔ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/
immediate test of understanding, increased
concentration, saves effort of re reading, english/en05skim/quiz/en05skim-e3-
prepare you for exam) quiz.pdf

-Active Reading Strategies

https://learn.saylor.org/mod/page/view
.php?id=21165

WEEK 6 -College Rules, Chapter 19: Three Rs and

▪ Listening Skills ▪ Student will be able to learn the importance
An M
of writing information
▪ Note-Taking Skills
▪ Students will be able to learn different
-College Rules, Chapter 16: Take Notes
strategies of effective note taking

WEEK 7 -College Rules, Chapter 21: Everything

▪ Library Skills ▪ Students Dealing with Library anxiety and
you wanted to know about research and
learning library search skills presentation but were afraid to ask

-Video Presentation on finding and

using online information by Library Staff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ue0K5IfbwcY

WEEK 8 Academic Writing for Undergrad.

▪ Writing Skills ▪ Students will be able to understand to write
the research based assignments: (How to
look for information, evaluating resources,
organize writing)
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301/
study-skills/writing
College Rules, Chapter 21: Everything
you wanted to know about research and
presentation but were afraid to ask

WEEK 9 -Citation practice and guidelines

▪ Citation Skills ▪ Students will be able to learn to give credit
in academic work https://library.georgiancollege.ca/citing

▪ Students will learn to cite work and give

reference

WEEK 10 -Presentation Strategies:

▪ Presentation Skills ▪ Students will be able to learn to create
https://learn.saylor.org/mod/page/view
effective presentation
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▪ Students will be able to understand the basic .php?id=21168

criteria for presentation evaluation -Presentation Skills and Public Speaking

Handout
https://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-
pta/files/production/public/Advocacy
%20Training/Public%20Speaking
%20Module.pdf

WEEK 11 -Testing Strategies:

▪ Study and Exam ● Students will be able to understand
https://learn.saylor.org/mod/page/view
Taking Skills discipline specific learning .php?id=21167

● Students will be able to differentiate

between memory level and high order
thinking questions (Memory level questions:
define, illustrate, summarize, trace. High -Chapter 20: Study Smarter
level questions: Compare/Contrast, relate,
-Chapter 22: Taking Objective Exams
cause & effect, prove, evaluate, synthesize
and argue) -Chapter 23: Taking Essay Exams

▪ Students will be able to explore different

methods of study

▪ Students will be able to understand the

importance of feedback and performance
evaluation

Week 12 Capstone

Grading Criteria
▪ Workbook Exercises & Assignments: 80 %

▪ Course Presentation: 10 %

▪ Class Attendance: 10 %

Recommended Reading
▪ College Rules-How to study, survive, and succeed in college (2016) by Sherrie Nist-Olejnik & Jodi
Patrick Holschuh
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▪ Online Course on College Success by Saylor Academy -Student can earn a free certificate on
completion of course

Grading legend

Grades Quality Pts Numerical Value Meanings

A 4.00 93-100 Superior
A- 3.70 90-92
B+ 3.30 87-89 Good
B 3.00 83-86
B- 2.70 80-82
C+ 2.30 77-79 Satisfactory
C 2.00 73-76
C- 1.70 70-72
D+ 1.30 67-69
D 1.00 60-66 Passing
F 0.00 59 or below Fail

Exercise: Liberal Arts Education & 21st Century Skills

1. Participate in class discussion regarding liberal arts and read the given material.
2. Go to you tube and choose three 3 different Tedx sessions on Liberal Arts Education. Write a review
about the merits of the liberal arts educations system on the basis of sessions. List the title of the
sessions at the end of the review.
3. Students can be assigned different 21st century skills for example productivity, initiative, leadership
and media literacy and can be asked to prepare a pitch for each assigned skill in their field of interest.

Readings and Resources:

1. What is Liberal Arts: https://www.southwestern.edu/live/news/12347-12-benefits-of-a-liberal-arts-

education
2. Why Liberal Arts: Link to article & video on Liberal Arts Education by Fareed Zakaria, American
Journalist & Author: http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2014/05/24/why-the-liberal-arts-
matter/
3. Why Liberal Arts: https://m.hindustantimes.com/analysis/why-liberal-arts-and-the-humanities-are-
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as-important-as-engineering/story-LQvP8Se69PAloxhT5wttkO.html
4. Video Title: Transforming Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning | Jobs Reset Summit 2020 | World
Economic Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kga47LDHaEg
5. Additional Link:https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/03/21st-century-skills-future-jobs-students/

Exercise: Transition in to college life

1. Read the chapter and participate in class discussion regarding social, emotional, living and academic
adjustment during university life.

▪ What did you find most relevant in the reading?

▪ Share your own challenges?

▪ How do you think you can help yourself?

▪ How do you think you can help others transitioning in to university life?

Readings and Resources:

1. Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 05

2. Additional Link:https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/03/21st-century-skills-future-jobs-students/

Exercise: Core Values and Character Building Exercise

1.Students can learn a lot about the values and ethos from the lives of most celebrated prophets, leaders,
philosophers, scientists, sportsmen and artists for example Prophet Moses fought against slavery, Nelson
Mandela campaigned for justice and freedom in his country South Africa and Mother Teresa served
humanity and worked with compassion for patient care. Students can be asked to search and discuss more
example in their relevant field.
2. Students can be asked to study “Angela Duckworth’s research on grit, a strength she defines as passion
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and perseverance for long-term goals

Readings and Resources:

1. Core Values FCC: Handout available in folder

2. Mission Statement of FCC: https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/about/
3. Explore the work of Angela Duckworth on Character Development (Found of Character lab, University
of Pennsylvania).
-“Angela Duckworth’s research on grit, a strength she defines as passion and perseverance for long-
term goals

Exercise: College Policies & Graduation Requirements

1. Read the Academic Policies and Procedures section. Prepare a brief presentation on the assigned academic
policy?
2.Test your knowledge. State the answers of the following?

▪ What is minimum accepted attendance percentage for university?

▪ What is the role of academic review committee?

▪ What are the consequences of academic probation?

▪ Identify academic integrity issues?

▪ What is the difference between Major and Minor?

▪ What is the purpose of academic advising?

▪ Can you change your program?

▪ What is general education requirement?

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▪ What is the requirement for Humanities discipline?

▪ What is the requirement for Social Science discipline?

▪ What is the requirement for Math, Sciences and IT?

▪ Is it compulsory to take UNIV 100?

▪ What is an academic credit?

▪ Does exemption require substitution?

▪ How receiving credits for A-Levels differs from exemption?

3. Student search online about the work place harassment and can be asked to do brief class presentation
about the safe work environment; laws and policies regarding harassment.

Readings and Resources:

1. -College Catalog, available on University website:

https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/7.-Academic-Policies.pdf
2. -FCC’s plagiarism policy http://www.fccollege.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/FCCU-Plagiarism-
Policy.pdf
3. -Video Presentation on Academic Integrity by Dr. Elizabeth Schwaiger
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_kD0A06TO4
5. Sexual Harassment Handout: https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/Doc1.pdf
6. College policies available in College Catalog on University website:
7. https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/academic-catalogs-and-handbooks/
8. Video Presentation on Academic Services Office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elIbhqDip_0
9. Video Presentation on Academic Advising Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpOlJj59F5E
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Exercise: Choosing major & seeking career guidance?

1. Read chapter 04 of College Rules, specifically the section on Holland’s Vocational Personalities and Work
Environments and participate in class discussion.
2. Download & print 8-Semester Plan and General Education roadmaps from college website. Take your
adviser’s help to fill the roadmaps. Submit the roadmaps to your adviser for record.
3. Recall the sessions on academic advising and career services. Write a brief reflective note about the
seminar?
4. Read the important steps listed in “Major Declaration-Career Paths-Life Plan. Begin with an end in mind”
handout prepared by advising office. Explore and assess your talent and goals and complete the brief.
(Appendix 1)

Readings and Resources:

1.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 04

2. Read online about Holland’s theory on Personalities and Work Environments
3. Interesting Survey and Career Planning activities are available on the following resource develop by
University of Minnesota State University
https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/careers/
4.PPT Presentation on Career Services by Ms. Sara Chughtai (available in folder)

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Exercise: Technology and Online Learning

1.There are number of activities available in the Online Safety Booklet, faculty can choose the activity based on
the class discussion for student practice

Readings and Resources:

1.Chapter 06: Learning and Technology, College Rules

2.Digital Rights Foundation website
3.National Response Center for Cyber Crime http://www.nr3c.gov.pk/
4.Online Safety Booklet by Digital Rights Foundation
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https://digitalrightsfoundation.pk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-11-11_DRF-Curriculum-1.pdf
5.Online Privacy Booklet by Digital Rights Foundation
https://digitalrightsfoundation.pk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Young-Privacy-Booklet.pdf
6.Data Privacy Booklet: https://digitalrightsfoundation.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Data-Privacy-Booklet-
English.pdf

Exercise: Work Ethics

1. Read chapter 03 and make a list of questions to interview any two professors about their expectations from
students, dos and don’ts of student behavior, grievance policy, work ethics and summarize their answers in
the work book.

Readings and Resources:

1.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 03

Exercise: Time Management & Stress Management

1. Discuss the tips for time management in class based on reading from book. Share what works for your
schedules, planners, to-do lists. Form groups and make a plan for the time bound task assigned by your
instructor. At the end of the deadline, review and report your time management challenges and skills during
the task in your workbook.
2. Discuss different forms of stress, identify good and bad stress. Take help from readings on stress
management, anxiety management, peer pressure, difficulty in socializing available in freshmen folder.
(Appendix 5)
3. Recall the session by counseling center on stress management and write a reflective note.

Readings and Resources:

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1.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 07 (Time Management)

2.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 10 (Stress Management)
3. Additional readings freshmen folders on stress management, anxiety management, peer pressure, difficulty
in socializing.
4.Identifying Time Management Styles: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-collegesuccess/identify-
your-time-management-style-text-version/
5. College Rules, Chapter 10: Other ways to handle stress
6. Video Presentation on Campus Counseling Center and Stress Management by Ms. Bandgi Zafar Campus
Counseling Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQluRLjMbgs

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Exercise: Motivation & Discovering the inner learner

1. Discuss in class about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation based on the video link and section of intrinsic and
extrinsic motivation in Chapter 07 of the book. Make a list of motivation factors what make you learn or learn
better?
2. Read chapter 08 and discuss the mastery approach to learning? Define meaningful learning v/s rote
learning?
3. Discuss the concepts of Success and Failure? Read the business insider article and see how successful people
define success. Pick a person whose success story inspire you most. Prepare a short oral presentation for class.

Readings and Resources:

1.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 08 (Student Motivation)

2.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 09 (Discovering the Inner learner)
3. Additional readings freshmen folders on stress management, anxiety management, peer pressure, difficulty
in socializing.
4. Link for intrinsic and extrinsic motivation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sxpKhIbr0E
5. Business Insider article: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-9-incredibly-successful-people-define-success-2014-
5#billionaire-richard-branson-believes-success-is-about-engagement-6
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Exercise: Reading Skills

1. Choose a reading or take the reading assigned by your instructor. Make SQ3R outline on the given reading.
2. Practice SQ3R method for any of your other course readings. Attach the sample in workbook. Also explain
how using SQ3R helped you reading the material more efficiently.

Readings and Resources:

1.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 18 (Active Reading)

2. Reading on SQ3R methods: https://in.nau.edu/academic-success-centers/sq3r-reading-method/

Exercise: and Note-Taking Skills

1. Read and discuss the strategies for active listening in class. Practice “concept cards” for any of your other
courses, attach sample and write the feedback.
2. Choose a method of note-taking, Cornell Method, for example and practice the method for an
assigned/selected audio source.

Readings and Resources:

1.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 19 (Active Listening)

2. Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 16 (Note-Taking)

Exercise. Writing Skills

1. Your course writing assignment is the test of your researching, writing, library and citation skills. Your
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instructor will assign you topics for your writing assignment.

Readings and Resources:

1.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 21

2. Active Reading Strategies https://learn.saylor.org/mod/page/view.php?id=21165
3. Academic Writing for Undergrad: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301/study-skills/writing
4. Narrative writing - worksheets:https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/writing-worksheets/showing-not-
telling-narrative-worksheet.pdf
4.1 https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/writing-worksheets/using-vertical-time.pdf (Using Vertical Time:
one can visualize a narrative essay moving in two directions- forward, where the sequence of events is
narrated, and vertically, where time lingers and the narration is focused on description. In this activity,
students will enhance narrative by using vertical time and sensory details and work on description(s))
4.2Argumentative writing-https://slc.berkeley.edu/writing-worksheets-and-other-writing-resources/
suggestions-developing-argumentative-essays

Exercise. Academic Integrity and Citation Skills. (5%)

1.Practice worksheets and attach them in your workbook.

Readings and Resources:

1. https://library.georgiancollege.ca/citing
2. http://englishousness.weebly.com/uploads/4/1/9/0/41906519/microsoft_word_-
_plagiarism_practice_2012[1].pdf (worksheet)
3. https://wts.indiana.edu/writing-guides/pdf/plagiarism.pdf

Exercise. Presentation Skills

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1. Prepare the course presentation. Discuss the presentation rubric with instructor. Your presentation must
exhibit the tips and strategies you have studied for presentation skills.

Readings and Resources:

1.Presentation skills handout is available in freshmen folders. (Appendix 6)

2.Presentation Strategies: https://learn.saylor.org/mod/page/view.php?id=21168
3.Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Handout
https://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/Advocacy%20Training/Public%20Speaking
%20Module.pdf

Exercise 18. Study and Exam-Taking Skills

1. Read chapter 20 and discuss the focus of learning in each of the discipline. Write a reflective note on how
you are preparing for your final exam for different courses.
2. Discuss preparation techniques for memory level and higher level questions in class. Help each other in
creating an exam preparation regime.
3. Learn to from your past performance. Review your performance in various courses in the semester and
write an honest feedback to yourself. Identify the areas of improvement.

Readings and Resources:

1.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 20

2.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 22
3.Reading from book, College Rules, Chapter 23
4. Reading provided by counseling center on “Coping with exam stress” available in freshmen folder. Appendix
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How Can We Help You?

The faculty and staff of Forman Christian College want to assist you in any way we can. This section is
intended to give you information about where you can go to get the assistance you need. Please read
through this and become familiar with it. While all of us are willing to help, going to the right place for
your information will ensure that you get the correct information and will save you the frustration of
going from office to office.
Academic Office
The Academic Office is located in Room 002 on the ground floor of the Ahmed Saeed Administration
Building. The Academic Office is the place to go if you have questions regarding academics. These
include academic standing, registration questions or problems, grading issues, transfers to or from
other colleges and any official documents you may need such as transcript, bonafide certificate,
equivalence certificate, etc.
Accounts Office
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The Accounts Office is located in Room 038 on the ground floor of the Ahmed Saeed Administration
Building. Contact this office for questions regarding financial matters including payment of fees. Their
email is fcc accounts@ fccollege.edu.pk. There is also a student dealing desk across from the accounts
office. This should be the first place you go with questions.
Financial Assistance Office
The Financial Assistance Office is located in Rooms 014, 015 and 016 on the ground floor of the Ahmed
Saeed Administration Building. All information regarding financial assistance can be obtained from this
office. The student dealing section is in room 015 and has a window into the side hallway.
Admissions Office
The Admissions office is located in Rooms 004 and 005 on the ground floor of the Ahmed Saeed
Administration and deadlines are available here. If you know students who are interested in joining
FCC or if you would like to help to arrange a visit to your secondary school to recruit new students,
please see the Director of Admissions or email the office at admissions@fccollege.edu.pk. Admission
information is also available on the FCC website www.fccollege.edu.pk
Alumni Relations and College Advancement
This office is located in Suite 137 on the first floor of the Ahmed Saeed Administration Building. All
activities regarding alumni and fundraising for the college go through this office. If you have family or
friends who are FCC alumni and they have not registered with the Alumni Office, please ask them to do
so.
Career Services
The Career Services Office is based at Room 030 and 031 on the ground floor of the Ahmed Saeed
Administration Building.
The Head of Career Services has information on various career opportunities accessible in Pakistan .
If you would like guidance on your future career or information on opportunities in your chosen field,
the Head of Career Services can assist you. This office arranges frequent Information sessions on career
development including sessions from guest speakers and organizes job fairs.
International Education

The International Education Office is located in Room 013 on the ground floor of the Ahmed Saeed
Administration Building. The Director of International Education has information on exchange
programs and postgraduate programs abroad. In addition, there is a library of information on foreign
colleges and universities. This office holds an annual international education fair as well as inviting
many guest speakers onto campus.
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Department of Internships
An internship is an opportunity to integrate career-related experience into education by participating
in planned, supervised work. The Department of Internships, located in room 030 in the Ahmed
SaeedBldg, contributes to the student’s personal and professional development through challenging
work assignments and also includes career-related experiences that complement what is learned in the
classroom. Interns will have an evaluation process at the conclusion of the internship. Both academic
credit or non- credit internships are available.
Academic Advising Center
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) is here to help you on your path to graduation. Beginning with
students’ orientation and continuing throughout your time at FCCU, the goal of this center is to help
students resolve issues that may prevent them from graduating on time. Here students can be assisted
in issues like degree audits, provision of guidance regarding courses and road maps and directing them
to appropriate offices for non-academic issues. We intend to help students in exploring their field of
interest and developing it to their full potential.
Student Activities Office
There are a wide variety of activities available to you as students. The Director of Student Activities
oversees all of these activities and the societies on campus. There are academic societies as well as
societies in various areas of special interest. Information on the societies and student events on
campus is available from the student activities office located in Room 010 of the Ahmed Saeed
Administration Building
Events Reservation Office
The Events Reservation Office at Forman Christian College is responsible for providing logistics support
for all campus-wide events. These events include, but are not limited to, academic seminars and talks,
administrative meetings, sports events and social gatherings. While the events are planned and
organized by students, university departments and/or student societies, Event Reservation Office
provides logistical support to ensure that each event is of a high standard, and that all objectives are
met. By visiting Room # 032 in Ahmed Saeed Administration Building, students, faculty and staff
members can reserve a venue, sound system, multimedia projector and screen, and other facilities for
their respective events. The office coordinates with other relevant departments to ensure a successful
execution of the events.
Mercy Health Center
The Mercy Health Center, located on the road next to the Armacost Building near the hostels, is
focused on the physical and emotional well being of our students. The counseling services are located
here (see the following entry) as well as two full time nursing staff and a full time doctor. The Health
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Center assists students who are ill as well as those who wish to live healthier lives. There are fliers
available on a variety of issues and the center conducts workshops and seminars on health related
issues. The Emergency Medical Services, a student run emergency response unit, is also housed in the
health center.
Counseling Centre
The University Counseling Centre (UCC) is an essential part of any modern educational institution. The
university environment may be challenging for some students in many ways. Some of the issues
students face and want to discuss may include:
• Unsatisfactory academic performance
• Experiencing a traumatic event
• Peer pressure
• Difficulty in handling interpersonal problems
• Eating disorders
• Substance abuse
• Identity confusion
Such issues, if left unattended, may become a continuous source of anxiety and stress. Willingness to
identify, recognize and resolve problems is a wise step and sign of strength and not a sign of weakness.
The UCC is available to deal with such issues. All the services at UCC are free of charge and completely
confidential. Unless required by law or specific circumstances, no information is shared without
students’ consent. The UCC is located in the Mercy Health Center. Except in an emergency, students
need to make an appointment to seek help from the Counselor.
Chief Proctor and Proctorial Board
The Chief Proctor’s Office is located in Rooms 024 and 025 on the ground floor of the Ahmed Saeed
Building. The Chief Proctor is the Head of the Proctorial Board that is responsible for maintaining
discipline on campus. The Board works closely with campus security and with other offices to help
ensure a safe and comfortable environment on the campus. Any concerns regarding discipline should
be directed to one of the prefects or proctors on campus or to the Chief Proctor.
Security Office
The Security department is primarily responsible for the safety and security of all personnel and assets
on the campus. The Director Security’s office is located in Room 028 of the Ahmed Saeed
Administration Building and is functional 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please feel free to walk in
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whenever you feel it is necessary. You are also welcome to get in touch with the office on the FCC
extension number 336 and on cell phone 0321-5076808.
Hostels
We have residential space for university students in two hostels on campus (one for men and one for
women) and in a men’s hostel off campus. The spaces in these hostels are for students who live
outside Lahore. Hostel accommodation is limited and seats are allotted on merit with those accepting a
space first taking priority. The hostels provide facilities for healthy and comfortable living. Each hostel
has a common room for recreation. Meals are served at fixed times in the dining hall of each hostel.
Any question regarding the hostel can be directed to the Director of Residential Life. There are four
University student hostels:
• West Hall
• Shirazi Hall
• Hope Tower (for women students)
• Ewing Hall
Ewing Hall is an off campus hostel. All hostels have their own Mess (dining hall) facilities
Hostel Admission
• The hostels are provided for out-of-city students. However seats are limited and there is no
guarantee of provision of hostel accommodation
• Only bona-fide, regular, full-time students of FCC are eligible
• Hostel seats are allotted by the University administration based on date of application and availability
of space.
Hostel Guests
Guests are allowed to visit only during visiting hours i.e. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. They may be entertained
in the guest room but will not be allowed to enter the hostel rooms.
Religious Life
There are a variety of opportunities available on campus for students to grow spiritually and to
participate in religious activities. The Department of Religious Studies offers courses in Islam and
Christianity and the faculty of this department are available to students if needed. There are two
mosques on campus. The smaller one is located near the West Hall hostel and the main one is located
near the residential section behind the hostels. Juma prayers are offered at the main mosque each
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week. The college chapel is located next to the library. Bible Study and Chapel are held weekly. The
Christian Life program has an office located in the back of the ICF Building (behind the chapel).
Sports Office
There are many opportunities at FCC to be involved in sports. We have intercollegiate and inter
university (male & female) teams which are participating in Lahore Board intercollegiate and HEC inter
university competitions in different games. Also organized intramural tournaments such as
Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Table Tennis and Volleyball. Individual
Championships for male and female students are Badminton, Table Tennis and Tennis. Sports
equipment is also available for checkout from the person in charge of the daily sports equipment. For
information about checking out sports equipment, joining a team or use of the swimming pool or
grounds, contact or visit the Sports Department located in the Lucas Centre.
University Website: The university website www.fccollege.edu.pk has all the updates regarding
university events, student societies, faculty contacts, extensions numbers and all the highlights which
are required by any student.

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Campus Counseling Center

Bullying

“Some people won't be happy until they've pushed you to the ground. What you have to do is have the
courage to stand your ground and not give them the time of day. Hold on to your power and never give
it away.”
― Donna Schoenrock
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ullying is mainly the misuse of power by anyone, for instance: humiliation, frighten, criticize, torture,
blackmail or insult the victim to a level that significantly affect an individual self-worth, self-image and
confidence. This can have variety of forms and can range from mild to its extreme level. The bully
might start from mild violence, such as screaming and mockery to severe forms such as aggression,
misuse of power, physical and emotional abuse and extreme pressure of demands.
Who is a Bully?
A bully is the one who abuses his power to humiliate the victim. He gets sensitive on the smallest
issues and is always ready to take revenge. Bullies are inclined to suppress their weaknesses, inabilities
and uncertainties. They also seek pleasure by overpowering an individual publicly or privately, who
they feel is relatively more bright or ingenious than them. Bullying is very common and everyone has
experience some kind of bullying at one point of time in life. There are multiple contexts in which
bullying could be observed and reported. It can be found in workplaces, school/colleges/universities,
nearby community, etc. There could be different factors that can become reason for bullying in school.
Some of the common factors are cast, color, physical appearance, slow learning skills, dirty clothes,
hair style, sexual orientation, modesty, etc.
Different Types of Bullying

Verbal Bullying Physical Bullying Social Bullying Cyber Bullying

It refers to verbal This type of bullying It involves spreading It includes
humiliation including includes hitting, rumors about someone passing random
intimidations, insult, and raising hand, kicks, and damaging their text messages,
taunts or irritating punches on the repute. It also includes photo graphs
comments. It also person being bullied. making groups against both personal
includes name calling This is mostly victim bully and and random on
based on physical observed in boys.
publically making fun of social networks,
appearance, ethnicity,
that person. prank calls etc. in
color, cast, etc.
order to disturb
someone
psychologically.

Bullying At Work Places

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In workplace surrounding, employees are often targeted for bullying by associates, seniors and
bosses who misuse their power to intimidate their subordinates through a number of ways. The
bully might:
1. Because of grudge and envy the bully, does not acknowledge his juniors effort, intelligence and
success at work.
2. Give insufficient information for the work assigned.
3. Demand for over time and late working hours without any need of it.
4. Asking personal questions in an unsuitable way.
5. Showing excessive dominance, favoritism, sarcasm, nagging & pressurizing etc.

Effects of Bullying
Threatened by going to school/office
⮚ Poor progress at school/office

⮚ Isolation/anxiety

⮚ Loss of inner-confidence

⮚ Suicidal/negative thoughts

⮚ Prolonged health disorders (disturbed sleep, improper diet, sickness)

Remedies for Bullying

On personal grounds, to take an action against such an act is the only key to success. Whether it
happens just for once or continues for a longer time period it’s important to inform the higher
authorities as soon as possible so the bully should get punished. For such brave steps to be accepted by
the victim of bullying it is important to get the institutions and organizations to spread awareness by
conducting seminars, workshops for giving assurance to the victims that their report against the bully
would be taken seriously.
A healthy environment is one of the factors for success along with strict rules for the violation.
In workplaces and educational institutions, it is important to conduct inside and outside lectures for
appropriate communication and guidance on suitable behavior inside the organizations premises.

For further information contact:

Campus Counseling Center, First floor, Mercy Health Center.
Tel:-+92-42-99231581-8 Ext: 354 Cell: 0331-444-1518
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Retrieved form:
http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/center-for-adolescent-health/_includes/
_pre-redesign/Bullying_HQP.pdf

Standards of Behavior

Upon admission to the University, all students are asked to sign the Shared Commitment
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Statement and adhere to the Core Values stated in this Handbook. These standards of
behavior is expected of Formanites at all times, both on and off campus, and with all people
regardless of their job title or position as employees or students. FCCU reserves the right to
discipline students behaving in ways that violate University policy or standards of behavior
and to suspend or expel students who continue to do so. There are many staff members
working to make the environment of FCCU clean, safe and secure. It is expected that all of
these people will be treated with respect at all times. They are vital to the functioning of this
University and should be treated in ways that demonstrate our appreciation of what they do.
This includes our gardeners, sweepers, security guards, lab attendants and anyone else
working on this campus.
Identity Cards
All students must have their ID cards displayed while they are on campus. They should be
worn around their neck or pinned or clipped visibly on their clothing. Failure to have an ID
card may result in penalty. Students will not be able to enter class without an ID card.
ID cards will be distributed to all students of the University. The procedure for distribution of
these cards will be as follows:
• Students will be given a date to report for the making of ID cards. Students who do
not appear at this date will have to come the student affairs office for information
on when and where to get the card made
• Student ID cards will be distributed in UNIV 100 during the first week. If a student is
does not collect the card then, he or she may collect the card from the Proctorial
Office during posted office hours
• If the card is lost, a fine of Rs 500 will be charged on the issuance of the first
duplicate card and Rs 1,000 on the second issue. Loss of card must be reported
immediately to the Chief Proctor. After this, a new card will be made and the old
card will be voided on the system and will not be able to be used for entry.
• Students should not be asked to give up their ID cards as a part of a disciplinary
action except in the case of suspension or dismissal from the University. If that is
the case, the Proctorial Board or the Chief Proctor may take the ID card from the
student.
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Dress Code
The purpose of the FCCU dress code is to ensure that our students are dressed in a dignified
manner. This means that the clothing worn should be clean, neat, modest and reflective of
the culture in which we are operating. The University ID card must be visibly displayed at all
times on campus.
Campus Visitors
All visitors will be expected to register with security upon entering campus and must get a
visitor’s pass. This pass must be worn around the neck as long as the visitor is on the campus.
Visitors are welcome on our campus for many different functions. However, in the interest of
the safety and security of our students, we ask that students accompany their visitors at all
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times. This means that students should not invite visitors during times they should be in class
or have other commitments.
Students will be held responsible for the behavior of their guests and should be sure that
their guests are aware of the expected standards of behavior. Campus authorities reserve the
right to ask that a guest not be allowed to return to campus if his/her conduct causes
disruption to campus activities or compromises the safety of the campus community in any
way.
Non-students are not allowed to loiter on campus. If someone is coming to pick or drop a
student, he or she should wait for that student in the parking area unless signed in as a
visitor.
Mobile Phone Use
Students are not allowed to use mobile phones inside the classrooms at any time. They are
asked to be courteous if using the phone inside the academic blocks so as not to disrupt
classes being held. Phones should be switched o_ during class. Students using phones
during class for calls, texting or disrupting class in any way will be warned and then _fined.
Repeat offenders may have their mobile phone confiscated. Mobile phones will not be
allowed into an examination room for any reason. The instructor may collect the phones and
contact parents to collect them if they are found in the room.
Camera phones are not to be used to take pictures of anyone without their knowledge and
permission. Posting of pictures on the Internet without the consent of EVERYONE in the
picture is a serious offence and will be dealt with severely. Students caught taking these
pictures will have their phones confiscated and their parents called.
If this behavior falls into the category of harassment, students will be dealt with accordingly.
Classroom Misconduct
All students are expected to arrive at classes on time and conduct themselves in an
appropriate manner during class, laboratory sessions and _field visits. Faculty members are
responsible for setting standards regarding appropriate classroom behavior and have the
authority to remove from their class any student whose behavior is deemed inappropriate or
disruptive.
Right to Study
Students entering FCCU are here to gain an education. No student will be allowed to interfere
with another student’s opportunity to do so. Any behavior that interferes with the study of
another student or students will be dealt with severely. These behaviors include, but are not
limited to, classroom misconduct, intimidation of faculty, staff or other students, and
behavior outside of classroom spaces that interfere with classes being conducted inside.
Possible penalties for this include fines, detention, suspension or, in severe cases, expulsion
from the University.
Behavior in Academic Buildings
Students should be mindful that classes are conducted throughout the day and are expected
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to behave in ways that do not disrupt classes that are in session. Loud conversations or other
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activities in the corridors or open areas of the academic buildings that are disruptive are
prohibited and will be subject to disciplinary action.
Interaction between Men and Women
As a coeducational institution, FCCU is committed to providing a comfortable and safe
environment for all of our students. We know that young men and women will be in classes
together and will socialize as well. However, there are cultural norms that should be
observed.
The following guidelines should be observed:
• Young men and women may sit together in public places on campus but NOT in
secluded or isolated places. This includes parked cars, empty classrooms, behind
buildings or behind bushes or hedges
• Men are not allowed in the Women’s Common Room or in the Botanical Gardens
(unless they are in a class or have an assignment from a class which is related to the
Botanical Gardens)
• The nature of any interaction between men and women on campus must be in
keeping with cultural norms. This means an appropriate distance should be
maintained between them and there should be no touching
Personal Property
Students are responsible for their property. Bags, laptops, cell phones, etc. should not be left
unguarded at any time. Do not leave them outside offices or classrooms or lying on the
grounds.
Destruction of University Property
Instances of destruction, defacement or damage caused to University property shall be
severely dealt with. The offender will be expected to pay for damages and, where
appropriate, will be expected to assist in performing necessary repairs or clean up. The
punishment may also include a special _ne, community service, suspension or, if the
circumstances so require, expulsion from the University.
Theft
Any student caught stealing or knowingly allowing another person to steal may be
suspended or expelled from the University.
Personal Violence or Threatening Behavior
Fighting with, threatening or intimidating any member of the University community will not
be tolerated. Students engaging in these behaviors may be suspended or expelled from the
University.
Bribery or Coercion
Our faculty and staff are expected to maintain honesty and integrity in all grading and record
keeping. Any student found guilty of attempting to bribe or coerce a faculty or staff member
into doing anything dishonest in this regard may be suspended or expelled from the
University. Bribery is defined as offering money or other payment in return for something.
Coercion is defined as threatening to cause personal or professional harm if the desired
outcome is not given. For example, threatening to give a poor evaluation of the instructor if a
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student is not marked present when he or she was not in class.

Alcohol and Drug Use
Possession, use or sale of alcoholic beverages, hard liquor, or drugs on the University campus
is strictly forbidden. Violation of this policy will result in strict disciplinary action that may
include suspension or expulsion from the University.
Smoking
Smoking within the University premises is strictly prohibited. This is a law in the Punjab.
Students caught smoking may be fined. Repeat offenders may be assigned to detention or
community service.
Weapons
Possession of weapons of any kind is strictly forbidden and will be severely punished. Use of a
weapon will result in expulsion from the University without prejudice to any other legal
action which the authorities would deem _t to take in view of the nature of such an offence.
Disciplinary Appeal
Students have the right to appeal a disciplinary decision if they believe that they have been
unjustly accused or punished. To appeal a decision, the student needs to write an application
to the Chief Proctor within one week of the disciplinary action. A Disciplinary Action
Committee will hear the appeal and the decision of the committee will be final, subject only
to the final decision of the Rector.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is unacceptable behavior at FCCU and such behavior will be subject to
disciplinary action. Harassment refers to behaviors that are intended to be offensive,
threatening or disturbing to the recipient. To harass is to persistently annoy, attack, or bother
someone. Sexual Harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual
favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is offensive, embarrassing,
intimidating or humiliating. This includes:
• Instances when the harassment has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive environment
• Instances when submission to the harassment is made either explicitly or implicitly
a term or condition of fair treatment
Specific examples include, but are not limited to:
• Touching in an inappropriate way
• Staring or leering
• Requests for sex
• Subtle pressure for sexual activity or sexual innuendoes
• Display of sexually explicit pictures
• Repeated references to various parts of the body at inappropriate times
• Requests for dates when the other person has made it clear that she or he is not
interested
• “Hooting”, whistles, or other suggestive noises or gestures
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• Suggestive comments or jokes

• Insults, name-calling or taunts based on a person’s gender
• Derogatory graffiti referring to a person’s character or making sexual implications
• Sexually explicit emails, text messages, etc.
• Spreading rumors about another person’s sexual behavior
• Intrusive questions about a person’s private life or body
• Any romantic or sexual behavior that you would consider to be inappropriate if
directed at a member of your family
Sexual harassment does not refer to compliments or other behaviors that are considered to
be socially appropriate. There should be no relationships of a romantic or sexual nature
between any faculty or staff member and a student. There is no exception to this. A student
should not attempt to initiate such a relationship for any reason.
There should be no attempt by a student to gain better grades or access to exams or
assignments by encouraging or offering such relationships. Any pursuit of such relationships
by a faculty or staff member should be immediately reported to the counselor or the Dean of
Students All faculty and staff members are required to report instances of harassment if they
are aware. Any faculty or staff member encouraging a student not to report such instances
will be subject to disciplinary action.
FCC has adopted the Code of Conduct outlined in the Protection against the Harassment of
Women Act of 2010.
The link to that full document can be found at www.aasha.org.pk.

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Campus Counseling Center

Anger Management

“Anger is just anger. It isn't good. It isn't bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters. It's like
anything else. You can use it to build or to destroy. You just have to make the choice."
― Jim Butcher, White Night
Anger is a very dominant emotion that results from the reactions like:
Irritability, emotional disturbance, trust issues with loved ones, dissatisfaction or any other negative
situation in one’s life. It is normal to express anger and it can range from a little change in mood to its
extreme irritability mode.

Reasons That Leads To Anger

Anger can be experienced by any one of us and we may get angry on different things. Anger in its
balanced form is proved to be a healthy emotion, however if it’s not controlled positively it can affect
your health as well as your relationships. Now-a-days work is quite fast as well as complex. The day
may start with jam packed traffic, electricity crisis, trouble with friend, failure, bad mood or
mistreatment which can provoke your anger. When you experience anger it has a direct physiological
impact on you; your heart beat may accelerate, your blood pressure and temperature might fluctuate
from its normal level; stress hormones may be released followed by a lot of sweating.

If you kick a stone in anger, you’ll hurt your own foot.

― Korean Proverb

Individual differences does count and different people express their anger in different ways. Some
react as soon as they face a negative event and some suppress their anger and express later on.

Physical Effect
The physiological damages that anger cause can have severe short term and long term affects. It can
affect your professional and social career. Frequent and intense episodes of anger may lead to further
complications including:

Way Anger Feels in Your Body

Butterflies in your stomach; Having trouble in concentrating; Breathing faster; Pounding heart
Clenching your hands or jaw; Headaches; Feeling flushed
● Digestion – Anger can lead to severe ● Immune system – Anger makes your
digestion issues such as ulcerative colitis immune system weak and thus more
(inflammation and ulcers in the lining of vulnerable to catch the flu virus and
your large bowel), gastritis (inflammation slow down your recovery from

of the lining of your stomach) or irritable
bowel syndrome.
Useful Guidelines for Anger Management
● Heart and circulatory system – It can
lead to risk of heart disease or heart
attack.
● Blood pressure – Anger can become the
cause of high blood pressure, diabetes,
high cholesterol level and insomnia.
⮚ Timeout – You need to have a break
from the situation. For this you can
distract yourself by leaving the place
or having a pause in an argument.
Take deep breaths along with
statements that comfort you.
⮚ Get some exercise – Do some physical
exertion to make yourself relax. Take a
quick walk around the block and
stretch your muscles.
⮚ Laughter therapy – Laughter therapy
can help you control your anger
instantly. You can have the use of
humor to distract yourself from the
thing that is disturbing you.
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accidents or operations.
● Mental wellbeing – Anger has a strong
relationship with mental health issues
like depression, addiction, self-harm,
compulsion, crime, emotional and
physical abuse and bullying behavior.
● Career – It can seriously affect your
relationships and so do your work.
Quarreling with family members,
friends, colleagues, supervisor or
clients becomes routine and results in
bad reputation.
⮚ Once you are calm, come back to
express your anger in an assertive
manner – When you think you can
talk gently and can convey your point
and frustration in an appropriate way
as dumping your anger could be more
harmful.
⮚ Think twice before you speak – When
you are about to shout and yell at the
other person try to think twice before
you actually take it out. As its better
from regretting at the end
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Healthier Ways to Express Your Anger

● Accept that you can get angry. ● Try to be assertive in conveying your
needs and behave in a manner that
● Plan out some realistic solution for
upholds the respect of others.
your problems
● Be willing to forgive
● Recognize your demands and feelings

● Identify the triggers for your anger.

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Campus Counseling Center

Anxiety

“We are, perhaps uniquely among the earth’s creatures, the worrying animal. We worry away our lives,
fearing the future, discontent with the present, unable to take in the idea of dying, unable to sit still.”
Lewis Thomas

nxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness and unrest to a perceived threat or danger. It’s a normal
response and we all feel nervous at times in our life. Anxiety in its mild level can be helpful with
challenging situations. However, when anxiety becomes severe or out of control, it can cause distress
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that interferes with an individual’s ability to function normally. One could have more vulnerability to
anxiety because of past experiences, traumatic events, as well as by the way people interpret these
events. These stressful life events and personal crises that might make any of us feel anxious might be
any of the because of following:
Home sickness; Exam Stress and fear of evaluation; Personal Relationship conflict; Isolation
Academic Issues; Financial Barriers; Family Conflicts; Grief/Bereavement

Symptoms
Anxiety can have an impact on people in a number of ways. An individual might have mild and
persistent feelings of nervousness to severe panic attacks. Anxiety can be identified by some common
symptoms which can be broadly categorized as follows:
Physical Changes Cognitive Changes Behavioral Changes

● Breathing issues ● Fear of losing ● Escape

oneself/control
● Palpitation/Increased ● Avoidance
Heart rate ● Anticipation
exaggerated threat
● Nausea
● Negative thoughts that
● Shakiness/Tremors hinders daily life tasks

● Dry Mouth/Fatigue

● Cold sweats/Irritability

General causes

⮚ Heredity does play a role however there is no single gene that has been identified.

⮚ Social modeling and observational learning also has its impact. An individual may learn by
observing role models/parents if they get anxious frequently.
⮚ Traumatic events in one’s life could be the reason of anxious behavior as it may alter an
individual’s perception of the world.

Useful guidelines
General
⮚ Firstly you need to understand that
being anxious does not mean you are
“weak” or “abnormal”.
⮚ Facing anxiety in stressful
environment is a normal response.
However, if you feel that your anxiety
is effecting your daily life functioning,
you can surely help yourself and learn
to deal with it.
⮚ It’s helpful to understand your thought
pattern and how it infers events along
with how to remain rooted in reality.
⮚ Modifying and amending a negative or
irrational thought cycle can help you a
lot.
⮚ Recognize that being distressed will
not bring any solution to your problem
Deal with your stress!
⮚ Identify the triggers for your stress.
⮚ Think of some practical solutions for
your problem.
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Specific
⮚ Do not be hard on yourself and don’t set
unrealistically high standards for yourself.
⮚ Use your strengths to work on your
weaknesses.
⮚ Bring your strong points into the spotlight
and repeat things that have worked in the
past for dealing with challenges.
⮚ Do not focus on extremes. It’s helpful to
have balance in thoughts.
⮚ Accept that you are unique and special in
your own way. Avoid comparisons as
“You are YOU”, with your own unique set
of strengths.
⮚ Be your own self and be happy!
⮚ Don’t escape or avoid, rather face the
frightening situations.
⮚ Never give up and remain consistent for
fighting your battle.
Take care of yourself
⮚ Exercise regularly.
⮚ Take care of your diet
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⮚ Learn how to say “NO” ⮚ Deep Breath; Relaxation exercise

⮚ Deal with you academic/work ⮚ Sleep well.

problems by talking to your instructors,
Dean of students, of the university ⮚ Have healthy social interactions
Counselor
⮚ Express yourself to family and close
⮚ Ask for comments and feedback from
friends
your instructors.
⮚ Distract yourself by getting engaged in
some other activity that brings joy to you!

⮚ Reassure yourself that this is temporary

and will End Soon!

For further information contact:

Campus Counseling Center, First floor, Mercy Health Center.
Tel:-+92-42-99231581-8 Ext: 354 Cell: 0331-444-1518
Retrieved from:
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/wellbeing/WelfareFilestore/Filetoupload,629726,en.pdf
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FORMAN CHIRISTIAN COLLEGE

(A Chartered University)
Lahore- Pakistan
Campus Counseling Center

Difficulties in Socializing

ollege life is a period of growth and change for students. The constant exposure to new experiences
produces a variety of feelings and many students face difficulties in socializing with people who are
part of their new environment. At this particular stage it can be tough for many students to even follow
guidelines on making friends and meeting new people, as their social skills are underdeveloped.
Apart from these obvious challenges, there might be a number of other personal obstacles that
students may come up against while attempting to adjust to the new environment and develop new
social connections. Some of them include:
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● Academic Problems: Students may feel overwhelmed by all the increased academic demands.
They may suddenly find studies to be tougher than they anticipated or come to the realization
that they do not have enough study and time management skills. This pushes many students to
spend excessive time on studies which leaves less time for socialization.
● Social Anxiety: The social landscape in the college can be very anxiety provoking for students at
times, especially during their first year. Some students are naturally more social, but most have
to make an effort in order to develop social connections. Some students prefer to dodge the
source of their anxiety by isolating themselves and removing themselves from social situations
which they believe might become a cause of embarrassment. They desist from participating in
social settings because of a fear of rejection and think of themselves as being incapable of
fitting in.
● Emotional Disturbances: Students who are faced with emotional disturbances in their lives,
find it hard to be motivated and feel interested in social activities. At times they prefer avoiding
friends and try to guard themselves from any distress provoking social situations by going into a
state of self-imposed isolation.
● Adjusting to a Bigger Community: Many students from smaller towns find it difficult to adjust if
their college is in a big sprawling city or even a larger town. The anxiety that many such
students face puts the brakes on their social progress as they prefer to limit themselves to their
room rather than venturing out and meeting new people. Cultural differences also come in the
way of socialization for many students who move to a new setting from a completely different
cultural background.
● Homesickness
College life generates both excitement and apprehension in students which many of them are
able to deal with. This transition takes more time for some students, those living in hostels in
particular, who are faced with homesickness that keeps them preoccupied with home focused
thoughts. Students who feel homesick might typically notice an increase in anxiety, depression,
and obsessive thoughts and may also experience minor physical ailments.

How to Overcome Difficulties in Socialization

Navigating the pressures of the college environment and coping with its many social demands can be a
tough task for many students. However, there are many ways in which students can improve their
social skills and prepare themselves for a successful transition to later phases of their life. Some
strategies for overcoming socialization problems include:
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● Changing your unrealistic expectations to more realistic ones. Rather than telling yourself that
you need to have a close group friends by the end of the first week of university, you need to
understand that it takes time to make close friends.
● Try to alter you self-critical thoughts and turn them into realistic ones. For instance, rather than
being hard on yourself and saying that I was not funny enough when talking to my friends, tell
yourself that you cannot be funny all the time.
● Develop more affiliations by engaging in extracurricular activities and by joining student
organizations in the university. Use shared interests to make new friends and contacts.
● In order to overcome homesickness, do keep in contact with people you have left behind while
you adjust to the new environment and begin to get involved there.
● Try to establish a balance between studies and leisure. Do not let studies dominate your daily
routine and give yourself time to meet new people.
● Improving your time management and study skills may also help you balance your routine.

● Enhancing social skills also involves working on your nonverbal communication. Focus on your
body language. Try to assume a relaxed but alert posture. Maintain good eye contact while
conversing and don’t hesitate to smile.
● Remember that are many other students who are experiencing similar problems. Know that
you have to give yourself time to adjust.
● Make use of use of the professional help at your disposal in the university. You can always talk
to your advisor or seek counseling service.
For further information contact:
Campus Counseling Center, First floor, Mercy Health Center.
Tel:-+92-42-99231581-8 Ext: 354 Cell: 0331-444-1518
Retrieved from:
http://www.succeedsocially.com/sociallifecollegeproblems
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FORMAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

(A Chartered University)
Lahore- Pakistan
Campus Counseling Center

Peer Pressure

“When you say "YES" to others make sure you aren't saying "NO" to yourself. Stay true to yourself
because an original is worth more than a copy” ― Suzi Kassem
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Importance of Peers

Peers play an integral part in the development of social, emotional and behavior of children or
adolescents. Peers can be positive & supportive. They support each other in developing new skills or
abilities and encourage interest in extracurricular activities, music and books. However, peers can also
have a negative impacts. They may encourage to steal, bully, cheat, use smoking, alcohol and drugs,
skip classes, treat people unfair or may involve in other risk and challenging behaviors. People always
contribute attention in peer pressure because they wanted to fit in the group of people. They wanted
to be admired by others and they always think that they may be left alone.

Caused that Contributes Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is the impact that you may feel from person or group of people to respond something
you are not willing to do. Peer pressure occurs when we have fear to be alone or left out, it comes
when we get influenced by the lifestyles and the ways of thinking of our peers. Almost everyone, from
different walks of life, must have experienced peer pressure in some way or the other at a given point
in time. Some people get positive influence from it whereas others tend to get negatively influenced.

Positive Effects Negative Effects

Good appearance, self-worth & self- Substance Abuse, Smoking, Alcoholism
love.

Participation in charity causes Pressure to fit in the society or friends

Desist from disobedient behavior Fear of rejection from social circle

Pressure to follow the values, rules & Body image

system of the society
Tolerance & Flexibility Rejection of values & beliefs.

Develops Empathy Criminal activities(stealing, cheating & gambling)

Increase Efficiency & productivity Insomnia

Eating disorder

Low self-esteem leads to poor confidence

Stress, Anxiety & Depression

Useful Guidelines to Avoid Negative Peer Pressure

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● Value for common interest. Mix with those people who likes to do similar things will guide you
avoid circumstances in which you feel peer influenced into things you do not wanted to do.

● Be Assertive in your response. Be courageous to say “no” could be difficult for a moment but
assuredly it would be helpful in feeling comfortable to stick on your wishful behavior. Try to
explain people in a peaceful way that why you do not needed to be a part of something. This
might help you to gain confidence in yourself and to earn respect from others.

● Do not judge others. Never place judgments on other’s choices. Respecting people’s choice
could help them to respect yours.

● Take Actions. Actions for negative peer pressure can be easy whenever you will be more
comfortable in your environment. Expressing yourself in the safe environment would help you
to gain more confidence and support positive atmosphere

● Validate Yourself People always question about your choices. Think realistic that your choices
reflect your values and support your potentials.

For further information contact:

Campus Counseling Center, First floor, Mercy Health Center.
Tel:-+92-42-99231581-8 Ext: 354 Cell: 0331-444-1518

Retrieved from:
http://web.stanford.edu/~jacksonm/peerpressure.pdf
https://nationalsave.org/.../Understanding-Peer-Pressure.pdf
www.aspireacademicexcellence.com/documents/PEERPRESSURE.pdf
FORMAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
(A Chartered University)
Lahore- Pakistan
Campus Counseling Center

Presentation Skills
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“All the great speaker were bad speakers at first”

― Ralph Waldo Emerson

n today’s competitive world presentation skills are tremendously needed for one to succeed
professionally. Good presentation skill can help one express his or her idea in a better and effective
way. The good news is that it is a learned skill and can be polished by doing some effort. You are the
center of attention for the audience and whatever gesture, movement, or even a facial expression you
come up with mirrors your personality. So one needs to be mindful about their body language and
verbal communication in order to give a compelling presentation.

Here are a few tips for polishing presentations skills and it would be great if you start working on them.

“Some valuable tips for you”

Tip No. 1 10-20-30 rule

● 10-20- 30 rule is rule for a slideshow. The rule says that your slide show should not have more
than 10 slides, last no longer than 20 minutes and have no text less than 30 point font.

Tip No. 2 Be Entertaining

● The material you are going to present should be informative but needs to be delivered in an
entertaining and lively manner by incorporating a lot of examples to make it less bookish.

Tip No. 3 Slow Down

● Presenters who are already nervous, try to talk too fast which makes their presentation worse. So
one needs to consciously slow down their speech and add appropriate pauses for prominence.
Tip No. 4
15 word Summary

● It is always good to prepare an essence of your idea in fifteen words? One can try to write the idea
in a 15 word summary as it would be a good tool to convey the main premise to the audience
effectively.
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Tip No. 5 20-20 Rule

● This rule basically emphasizes the presenter to be concise. This rule is also for the slide show and
stresses that one should have twenty slides each lasting exactly twenty seconds.
Tip No. 6

Don’t Read

● Try not to jam a lot of text on the slides and just have the main points of your presentation on it,
but always try to elaborate in your own words instead of reading from the slides.
Tip No. 6
Speeches are About Stories

● Short stories always bring charm to one’s presentation. If you think that the material is quite hard
and can drain your audiences, enlighten your points through short stories and examples.
Tip No. 7
Project Your Voice

● What is the purpose of talking if you are not audible? Audiences would knock you out soon if they
cannot hear you, so you need to be heard as we cannot rely on technology.
Tip No. 8
That’s a Good Question

● Always make sure that you appreciate the people who ask questions. Statements like “That’s a
really good question,” can also help you buy a few moments to prepare your response.
Tip No. 10
Removing “UM” from your vocabulary

● Many people unintentionally use presentation killers like ‘um,’ ‘ah,’ or take pauses to control their
anxiety? You can replace these killers with a pause taking a short breath in and re-gather your
thoughts.
Tip No. 11

Practice

● Practice your speaking skills regularly in front of a mirror or someone with whom you are
comfortable. This practice will help you polish your skills and make you more confident in front of
an audience.

“With a little effort and care we can make some moments memorable for us.” We hope these tips
would be beneficial for you.”
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For further information contact:

Campus Counseling Center, First floor, Mercy Health Center.
Tel:-+92-42-99231581-8 Ext: 354 Cell: 0331-444-1518
Retrieved from:
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/lli/PDF/Presentation%20Skills.pdf