College 1
This course assists new, first-time college students in making a successful transition
to college life. Students will examine, develop and utilize student success principles
and self-management tools. This course also uses a shared reading experience to develop
critical reading and thinking strategies. This class has a strong emphasis on group
work, peer learning and lifelong learning strategies.
Students register online via WebSMART. Registration instructions are provided online.
College 1 Showcase
The final projects from each section of College 1 are below, for your viewing pleasure! Projects are based on the Fall 2021 Shared Reading text called "Black Man in a White Coat" by Damon Tweedy, M.D.
Thank you to the faculty & students for their efforts.
College 1 – Professor Anderson
| Student Name | Presentation Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Adam, Kai, & Teddy | The Disconnect Between Doctors and Patients | Slides |
| Franklin, Murat, & Marcel | Spread of Misinformation During the Pandemic | Slides |
| Isabella T., Ramon, & Lexa | The Burden of Healthy Disparities Among Black + Latinx Communities | Slides |
| Jeshlyn, Alfredo, & Fernando | Segregation in Neighborhoods/Indicators of Socio-economic Status & Standard Health | Slides |
| Janine, Jisel, & Jacqueline | The Underrepresentation of Black Doctors & Patients | Slides |
| Allie, Keilani, & Yuli | Misinformation within Government Subsidies | Slides |
| Lydia, Jazayla, & Robert | The Model Minority Myth: How it Impacts Quality Healthcare | Slides |
| Gabi, Raven, & Aztrid | Black Women vs. Health Care | Slides |
College 1 – Professor Menjivar
| Student Name | Presentation Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Haley, MJ, & Devin | Drug Use Stigmatization | Slides |
| Jazmin, Sadie, & Kaylie | Racial Discrimination in Healthcare | Slides |
| Marcos, Markus, & Alyssa | Racial Discrimination within the Medical Field | Slides |
| Taylor, Bilal, & Allison | How Implicit Bias is a Problem in the Medical Field | Slides |
| Mariana, Nicole, & Lizette | Drug Abuse During Pregnancy | Slides |
| Noel, Alejandro, & Maile | The HIV/AIDS Crisis in America | Slides |
| Isabella,Gamze, & Sonia | Access to Healthcare | Slides |
| Socorro, Yanin, & Luke | Racism in Health Care | Slides |
College 1 – Professor Westfold (MW)
| Student Name | Presentation Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Melendy, Isabel, Jennifer, & Roni | Unequal Treatment of Patients | Slides |
| Ylenia, Alexis, Caitlin, & Natalie | Stereotyping in the Workplace and Internalized Racism | Slides |
| Eules, Serena, & Sophie | An Apple a Day Kept the Doctors Away | Slides |
| Derek, Yurley, & Chance | Education and Race | Slides |
| Justice, Leila, Monica, & Daniel | Addiction: Psychological Causes, Physcial Effects | Slides |
| Naate, Paulina, Jaydy, & Caleb | Impacts of Drug Abuse and Teen Pregnancy | Video |
| Guilherme, Gabriella, & Rahul | Racial Disparities in Health Care | Video |
College 1 – Professor Westfold (TTh)
| Student Name | Presentation Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Gaby, Brandon, Matthew, & Nicole | The Effects of COVID-19 on College Mental Health | Slides |
| Maria, Juwanna, & Tristan | Suicide Rates Among Doctors | Slides |
| William, Vanessa, Ronan, & Sarah | Mental Health of Healthcare Workers During Covid-19 | Slides |
| Darren, Kaila, & Citlalli | Medication Costs and Medication Availability for Different Patients with Different Backgrounds | Slides |
| Zayra, Isabella, Viana, & Emma | Leading a Healthy Lifestyle | Slides |
| Malia, Veronica, Ashlyn, & Sey | How Medical Students Stay Motivated | Slides |
| Natalie, Nane, Elijah, & Erika | How Can Eating Habits Create a Better Lifestyle for College Students? | Slides |
| Ethan, Vin, & Joe | Costs of Healthcare | Slides |
| Kelly, Robyn, Veronica, & Michelle | Are African Americans More Vulnerable to Mental Illnesses? | Slides |
College 1 – Professor Woltag
| Student Name | Presentation Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Iven, Michael, & Andrea | The Effects of Racial Trauma on Mental and Physical Health | Slides |
| Danielle & Sean | How Do the Living Conditions of a Low-Income Family Affect their Health? | Slides |
| Noah, Isaiah,Drake, & Frankie | Misdiagnosis of POC | Slides |
| Abraham, Alex, Carlos, & Elizabeth | The Impact of Preventative Medicine and Diet on High Blood Pressure | Slides |
| Michelina, Julia, & Alondra | Racism & the Food Industry | Slides |
| Hailey, Nicole, & Jacob | HIV/AIDS Pandemic & Sex Education | Slides |
| Dylan, Daniel, & Lorraine | Access to Medical Care and Insurance for Low-Income People | Slides |
| Zahra & Sagun | Compulsory Sterilization | Slides |
| Andrew, Kyle, Patrick, & Jocelyn | Medical Care and Insurance for Low-Income People | Slides |
College 1 – Professor Su
| Student Name | Presentation Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Canetti, Mary, Cazathia, Laura, & Daniela | Strategies for Academic Success in the Transition from High School to College | Slides |
| Cody, Radha, Yuhan, & Dan | LGBTQIA+ Discrimination, A Virtual Poster | Slides |
| Mohammed, Rio, Calvin, Justin, Nancy, & Cynthia | Mental Health | Slides |
| Rachel, Xavier, Juliet, Jude, Lucia, Emily, & Kurt | Role of Race in Health | Slides |
December 10-16, 2023
December 22 – January 1
January 16, 2024