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General/Introduction to Business Administration: 

Survey of business concepts and functional areas of business, including accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and business ethics. 

Cohort:

Brian Sherman (cohort leader), Louisiana State University Shreveport

Braden Watson, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Elisabeth Cason, Bossier Parish Community College

Nicole Ortloff, University of Holy Cross New Orleans

Philippe Lannelogue, University of Holy Cross New Orleans

Computer Applications: 

Business applications most commonly used for data driven decision making and presentations, particularly spreadsheets and databases.

Cohort:

Brandy Burbante (cohort leader), Nicholls State University

Ann Williams, SOWELA

Dennis Sigur, Dillard University

Jennifer Lavergne, McNeese State University

Juana Moreno, Louisiana State University

Sudhir Trivedi, Southern University and A&M College

Chemistry I, Lecture + Lab (Science Majors):

Nomenclature. Atomic and molecular structure. Chemical equations and stoichiometry; gas laws; bonding. Quantitative problem solving. Introduction to periodicity, energy relationships, and solutions. Safety; basic laboratory techniques (to include data collection and interpretation; introduction to laboratory reporting/record keeping) related to the topics in Chemistry I.

Cohort:

David Dunaway (cohort leader), Louisiana State University

Conrad Jones, Southern University and A&M College

Esperanza Zenon, River Parishes Community College

John Hopkins, Louisiana State University

Soma Mukherjee, University of Holy Cross New Orleans

Yu Wang, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Fundamentals of Communication: 

Broad-based overview of the field of communication as a social and cultural construct, through an examination of practices and theories in various contexts and settings. Topics may include communication theory, media studies, rhetoric intercultural studies, group and organizational communication, and performance.

Cohort:

Elizabeth Batte (cohort leader), Nicholls State University

Cynthia Sampson, Louisiana State University

Douglas Marshall, Southern University at New Orleans

Elizabeth Hornsby, Southeastern Louisiana University

Robin Johnstone, Delgado Community College

Public Speaking:

Study and application of basic principles of effective extemporaneous speaking, including audience analysis and adaptation, topic selection, research, organization, and presentation skills. Students deliver, listen to, and critique a variety of speeches.

Cohort:

KC Celestine (cohort leader), Fletcher Technical Community College

Douglas Marshall, Southern University at New Orleans

James Yeargain, University of Holy Cross New Orleans

June Pulliam, Louisiana State University

Sara Kim, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Victoria VanNest, Fletcher Technical Community College

Business & Professional Communication: 

Development and practice of oral communication skills necessary in business and professional settings. Includes experience in interviewing, individual presentations, group problem-solving and adapting to organizational cultures.

Cohort:

Jeanne Pavy (cohort leader), University of New Orleans

Veronika Humphries, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Adrienne Abel, SOWELA

Joseph Williams, Louisiana Tech University

Sumita Roy, Southern University and A&M College

Sydney Epps, Louisiana State University

English Composition I:

Introduces students to the critical thinking, reading, writing and rhetorical skills required in the college/university and beyond, including citation and
documentation, writing as process, audience awareness, and writing effective essays.

Cohort:

Victoria Elmwood (cohort leader), Loyola University New Orleans

Kirk Fontenot, Bossier Parish Community College

Shelly Rodrigue, University of Holy Cross New Orleans

Wanda Waller, Southern University Shreveport

Will Rogers, University of Louisiana at Monroe

English Composition II:

Continuation and further development of material and strategies introduced in English Composition I. Primary emphasis on composition, including strategies, argumentative writing, evaluation, and analysis..

Cohort:

Johannah White (cohort leader), University of New Orleans

Adam Falik, Southern University at New Orleans

Doreen Piano, University of New Orleans

Dorie LaRue, Louisiana State University Shreveport

Tracey Watts, Loyola University New Orleans

Exploring the Arts:

Emphasis on process of both artistic creation and critical analysis in the fine arts (music, visual art, theatre, and dance) as they relate to the human experience; exploration of achievements, content and function in each of the four primary arts.

Cohort:

Marty Miller (cohort leader), Louisiana State University

Darius Spieth, Louisiana State University

Doris Hall, Southern University and A&M College

Kimberly Berkeley, Northshore Technical Community College (WRU)

Laura Kamath, River Parishes Community College

Dance Appreciation:

Introduction to various forms of dance (to include ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and social dance) with an emphasis on dance technique, history, theory and appreciation.

Cohort:

Peter Klubek (cohort leader), University of Louisiana Lafayette

Cissy Whipp

Roshanda Spears, Southern University Shreveport

Susan Perlis, Louisiana State University

Vanessa Kanamoto, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Western Civilization I: 

Survey of western civilization from ancient times to the Reformation era.

Cohort:

Sarah Mazur (cohort leader), Louisiana State University Shreveport

Kenya Jackson, Delgado Community College

Natasha Foret, Northshore Technical Community College

Sanford Robins, Southern University and A&M College

Sherman Houston, Southern University Shreveport

World Civilization I:

Survey of world history from ancient civilizations to 1500.

Cohort:

Amelia Brister (cohort leader), Louisiana Delta Community College

Christopher Gilson, Northwestern State University

Diane Walker, Baton Rouge Community College

Emmitt Glynn, III, Southern University and A&M College

Vanessa Jacobs, Fletcher Technical Community College

World Civilization II:

Survey of world history from 1500 to the present.

Cohort:

Sarah Simms (cohort leader), Louisiana State University

Christy Garrison-Harrison, Southern University and A&M College

Lise Namikas, Baton Rouge Community College

William Noseworthy, McNeese State University

American History I:

Survey of United States history from earliest times to the Civil War era.

Cohort:

Caitlin Cooper (cohort leader), Delgado Community College

Chresancio Jackson, Louisiana Delta Community College

Jennifer Lang, Delgado Community College

Sam Bono, River Parishes Community College

American History II:

Survey of United States history from the Civil War era to the present.

Cohort:

Caitlin Cooper (cohort leader), Delgado Community College

Jennifer Lang, Delgado Community College

Kevin McQueeney, Nicholls State University

Medical Terminology:

Language of health and medicine, to include word construction, pronunciation, spelling, definition & use of terms related to all areas of medical science, hospital service & health related professions: leads to basic knowledge of abbreviations & terminology pertinent to anatomy, pathology, surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures & symptomatology

Cohort:

Khalil El-Bathy (cohort leader), SOWELA Technical Community College

Emily Jackson-Osagie, Southern University and A&M College

Kendra Anspaugh, University of Holy Cross New Orleans

Sandra Smith, SOWELA Technical Community College

Sarah W. Goncalves, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Music Appreciation:

Basic elements and vocabulary of music; appreciation and understanding of diverse styles of music past and present; developing listening skills. Includes opportunities for experiencing music (recorded and/or live).

Cohort:

Connie Chemay (cohort leader), River Parishes Community College

Bonnie Le, Fletcher Technical Community College

Brenda Wimberly, Southern University Shreveport

Francis Scully, University of Holy Cross New Orleans

Jessie Boyd, Delgado Community College

Steven Edwards, Delgado Community College

Introduction to American Government:

The principles, institutions, processes, and functions of the government of the United States, and American political behavior.

Cohort:

Hayley Johnson (cohort leader), Louisiana State University

George Amedee, Southern University at New Orleans

James Gilley, Nicholls State University

Kenya Jackson, Delgado Community College

Introduction to Psychology:

Overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Cohort:

Michael Waller (cohort leader), Louisiana State University Alexandria

Ashley Ojo, Southern University at New Orleans

Bhrea Jones Vavasseur, South Louisiana Community College

Burton Ashworth, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Manyu Li, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Sonia Cooper, Dillard University

Introduction to Sociology:

A survey of major subject areas and principles of sociology.

Cohort:

Kayla Siddell (cohort leader), Xavier University of Louisiana

Helen Wise, Louisiana State University Shreveport

Kristie Perry, Southern University and A&M College

Mary "Cathy" Leger, University of Holy Cross New Orleans

Tremika Cleary, South Louisiana Community College

Elementary Spanish I (3-4 credit hours):

Basic lexicon and structure of Spanish; emphasis on the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Beginning course: no previous knowledge of Spanish expected or required.

Cohort:

Jessica Hawkes (cohort leader), Louisiana State University Shreveport

Giti Farudi, Xavier University of Louisiana

Yelani Feldman, Dillard University

Elementary Spanish I+II (6 credit hours):

Continuation of the study of Spanish on the elementary level.

Cohort:

Tariana Smith (cohort leader), Southern University at New Orleans

Carolina Cobb, Southern University and A&M College

Isabel Matus, Louisiana State University

Handy Acosta Cuellar, Louisiana State University

Jerry Parker, Southeastern Louisiana University