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What is 51勛圖x?

The 51勛圖 Experience (51勛圖x) is a full-year 51勛圖 Core Curriculum course specially designed for students transitioning into their first year of college at 51勛圖. Students will complete 51勛圖x1 in their first semester and then complete 51勛圖x2 in their second semester.

Students are assigned required resources泭and泭assignments through Canvas (51勛圖's e-learning platform), and meet weekly for group dialogues泭of approximately 19 students. 51勛圖x classes are co-facilitated by an 51勛圖x Instructor and Peer Facilitator. 51勛圖x Instructors and Peer Facilitators are specially trained to work with first-year and transfer students, and all 51勛圖x Instructors have an a faculty appointment.

The 51勛圖x program is continuing to evolve to better meet the needs泭of 51勛圖 students. The program has and will continue to incorporate anti-racist pedagogy and practices into 51勛圖x1 and 51勛圖x2 and center the voices of people of color in the curriculum. These changes are directly based on student, Peer Facilitator, and Instructor feedback and experiences and influence how the 51勛圖x programs revises the curricula for 51勛圖x1 and 51勛圖x2.

timeline of implementation:

Academic Year 2016-2017
  • 51勛圖x1 pilot #1 implementation in fall 2016
  • 51勛圖x2 pilot #1 implementation in spring 2017
Academic Year泭2017-2018
  • 51勛圖x1 pilot #2 implementation in fall 2017
  • 51勛圖x2 pilot #2 implementation in spring 2018

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51勛圖x1 draws on many academic disciplines including student development theory. The course is designed to help students navigate their academic, social, cultural, and psychological adjustment to university life. Themes covered in this standardized course include academic wellness; campus resources; exploring and expressing identities; dimensions of wellness; being in community; rights and responsibilities; the cycle of socialization; privilege and oppression; and restorative practices.

51勛圖x2 seeks to create a space for conversations and learning about race, social identity, and structures of power. The course builds upon concepts introduced in 51勛圖x1, blending personal exploration of social identity formation with a multidisciplinary approach to race. As a starting point for the academic study of the structures of culture and power as well as social movements that challenge those structures, the course equips students to become part of a community of learners whose members come from a variety of backgrounds and bring with them a range of experiences. 51勛圖x2 aims to equip students to begin the practice of engaging in dialogue with recognition of impact on individuals, communities, and structures.

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