LibGuides: APSU 1000 Instructor Guide: Resources

Campus Resources

PDF - 2023-24 APSU General Student Resources
This is a list of APSU resources with brief descriptions, contact information, and links to their web pages.

Event Calendars for Students

Advising and Registration

PDF - 2023 General Ed Core Checklist

TRiO Student Success Services

Career Planning/Career Services

PPT - Career Services Overview
"Preparing Professional PEAYple"
PPT - What is Career Readiness?
NACE Competencies and How to Develop Them
PDF - Career Exploration Guide
"Connecting College to Career"
PDF - APSU Four-Year Career Readiness Plan
This PDF outlines the Four-Year Academic and Career SuccessPlan which demonstrates how students can work toward gaining these competencies throughout their APSU journey.
Drafting Your Resume
This PDF will assist students in drafting a rexume.

Learning Resource Center

PDF - Peer Tutoring
This PDF provides information about the Peer Tutoring program including eligibility, subjects supported, and how to schedule appointments.
PDF - Learning Resource Center Services for APSU 1000 Instructors and Students
This handout includes information about the Learning Resources Center's services for instructors and students.

Guest Speakers

LINK - ASPIRE | Archive for Scholarship, Publication, Innovation and Research
Presentation requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance via Scott Shumate at shumates@apsu.edu.
LINK - Career Services Presentation Request Form
Presentation requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance.
LINK - Counseling Outreach Request Form
Presentation requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance.
LINK - LRC Classroom Presentations
LRC classroom presentation requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance.
LINK - Latino Community Resource Center
Presentation requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance via Yanaraliz Barnes at barnesy@apsu.edu.
LINK - Service-Learning Volunteer Opportunities, SOS Food Pantry, and Sustainability
Request a guest speaker via Alexandra Wills at willsa@apsu.edu. Presentation requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance.
LINK - Newton Military Family Resource Center
Presentation requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance via Dana Chadwick at chadwickd@apsu.edu.
LINK - Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center
Presentation requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance via Rashad Cockrell at cockrellr1@apsu.edu.

Woodward Library

PDF - APSU 1000 Research Assignment
This assignment, Exploring Academic Interests through Library Research, is a basic introduction to research and using the Woodward Library.
PDF - MLA Sample APSU 1000 Essay
This is a sample essay for the library assignment written in MLA style.
PDF - APA Sample APSU 1000 Essay
This is a sample essay for the library assignment written in APA style.

Smarter Measure

PDF - SmarterMeasure Introduction

Financial Aid and Financial Literacy

LINK - Guide for Faculty and Staff - Student Financial Aid, Scholarships and Veterans Education Benefits

PDF - Section One: FAFSA Process
This document provides general information about FAFSA.
PDF - Section Two: APSU Financial Aid Process
This document includes general information about the APSU Financial Aid Process.
PDF - Section Three: Types of Aid
This document provides information about grants, loans, and work-study opportunities for students.
PDF - Section Four: Repaying Student Loans
This document includes information about repaying student loans.
PDF - Section Five: Dropping or Withdrawing from Classes
This document describes what happens to your financial aid when dropping or withdrawing from classes
PDF - Section Six: Satisfactory Academic Progress
This document explains the federal regulations of student financial aid and the importance of maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Icebreakers

LINK - The Most Engaging Icebreaker Games for College Students
This website provides engaging icebreakers for college students. Let's Roam Blog

PDF - Icebreaker Questions for College Students
This document provides 15 icebreaker questions for college students

Classroom Hands-on Active Learning Assignments

PDF - High School vs. College: Your First Semester at Austin Peay
This 26-slide PPT provides expectations, student testimonials, and discussion questions. This class activity is led by the instructor.
PDF - Your Digital Footprint
This presentation highlights the significance of students' online reputation in terms of future employment prospects, relationships, and personal safety.
PDF - College Freshmen Introduction Presentation
Students create a short presentation to introduce themselves to the class. The presentation can be in
PPT, Google Slides, Prezi, CANVA, or MP4. Individual activity.
PDF - Email Etiquette Guide for GOVs
Students learn about the differences between emails and text messages, and what is appropriate communication for college. There are two activities included. Group or individual activity.
PPT - Sample Emails
This PPT has two email samples that can be used for a class discussion. The samples contain common errors students make when communicating with their professors.
PDF - Academic Challenges and Making a Plan
This four-slide presentation provides students with direction if they run into academic trouble.
PDF - Highs and Lows Reflection
This activity fosters open communication between students and instructors by sharing both positive and challenging moments from their day, week, or month. Group activity.
PDF - Three Things I Learned
This activity encourages students to reflect on their understanding of a lesson, lecture, or assignment. Group or individual activity.
PDF - Listening and Note-Taking
This activity will build on students' listening skills and note-taking abilities. It's fun and is excellent at demonstrating improvements that are needed. Group or individual activity.
PDF - Test Strategy: Creating Your Own Test Questions
This activity shows students how to study for a test by creating their own test questions. Group or individual activity.
PDF - The Faculty Interview Video Project
This activity connects students to faculty and faculty to students. Individual activity.

APSU 1000 Instructor Guide: Resources

Welcome

Campus Resources

Event Calendars for Students

Advising and Registration

TRiO Student Success Services

Career Planning/Career Services

Learning Resource Center

Guest Speakers

Woodward Library

Smarter Measure

Financial Aid and Financial Literacy

Icebreakers

Classroom Hands-on Active Learning Assignments