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Develop, Collect, Engage, Contribute

Inquiry 1000 is a one credit hour, small group, discussion-based course designed to engage lower division students in the discovery, exploration, and analysis of ideas that faculty members, across a variety of disciplines, study and investigate.


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Inquiry 1000

Core Course in Area B

Inquiry 1000 is a one credit hour, small group, discussion-based course designed to engage lower division students in the discovery, exploration, and analysis of ideas that faculty members, across a variety of disciplines, study and investigate. This course fulfills the Core Course requirement in Area B.

Design of Course

All courses will be seminar format, 18-22 students per course with an end of term capstone event, INQR EXPO, an academic festival showcasing student work via posters, photos and videos.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course students will be able to:

Develop

Learn to ask relevant questions which require discovery, research, and/or creativity to answer.

Collect

Gather appropriate resources to help answer a question.

Engage

 Positive and meaningful discussion with various individuals within the class representing multiple perspectives.

Contribute

Learn to be effective in a group and to produce answers to questions using written, oral, and/or graphic skills.

Fall 2025: INQR Courses, Instructors and Topics

Design your Life

Ideal for undecided students or those who have changed major.

SECT CRN DAYS TIME COURSE INSTRUCTOR
HA 21717 Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: Honors

Grace Welsh
B 17364 Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life Dale Hartenburg
BB 23268 Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life Elizabeth Culatta
X 23267 Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: JJSP

Angelica Hill
CC 23440 Wednesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: JJSP

Simone Hicks
E 21566 Wednesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: AAMI/MMP

Shontrea Hogans
F 20349 Wednesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: First-Gen

Sierra Sasha Webber
G 17366 Wednesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: STRIDE

Jennifer Youmans
DD 24340 Wednesday 2:30-3:45 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: JJSP

Elizabeth Huggins
H 19667 Thursday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life Jenna Sims
I 20997 Thursday 2:30-3:45 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: STRIDE

Stephanie Nicholson
K 19004 Thursday 2:30-3:45 Designing Your Life Chris Cannon
L 22814 Thursday 2:30-3:45 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: STRIDE

Mia Bonner-Forbes
HB 22819 Friday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: Honors

Ron Hickerson
M 22815 Friday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: AAMI/MMP

Shareen Clement
N 23106 Friday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: STRIDE

Ansley Taylor
CO1 17894 ONLINE Asynchr Designing Your Life Maria (Jeane) Silva
CO2 20352 ONLINE Asynchr Designing Your Life Mark Myers
CO3 19003 ONLINE Asynchr Designing Your Life Paula Owens

Discipline-Based

Ideal for those who want to improve research skills in various topics.

SECT CRN DAYS TIME COURSE INSTRUCTOR
O 23107 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Happiness Nai-Cheng Kuo
P 21798 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Simpli5ed Roger Duke
Q 20999 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Success and Resilience in College and Life Lisa Prince-Clark
R 18368 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Graphic Impact: Examining Critical Issues in Comics and Graphic Novels Rebecca Harper
HC 24472 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 The Next Frontier: AI and Popular Culture

Permission Only: Honors

Thomas Weeks
S 21353 Wednesday 2:30-3:45 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lynsey Steinberg
T 17886 Wednesday 2:30-3:45 Surviving a Cyber Centric Society Candace Griffith
U 22817 Wednesday 2:30-3:45 When in Doubt, Go to the Library! Melissa Johnson
HD 21524 Thursday 1:00-2:15 How to Save (or Destroy) the World with the UN

Permission Only: Honors

Nadia Jilani-Hyler
V 22818 Thursday 1:00-2:15 The Chemistry of Medicine Angie Spencer & Siva Panda
CO4 17897 ONLINE Asynchr Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes

Permission Only: Student-Athletes

David Hunt

Student INQR Experience

Dr. Kelehear engaging with INQR students

"This class has opened my eyes to the many different paths to success and revealed potential I hadn’t considered before. This semester has been challenging, full of obstacles I’ve never faced, but over the past few weeks I’ve come to realize that college isn’t just a straight path to success. There are many routes, and each challenge offers opportunities for growth and self-discovery."

- KE


"As a first-year student, it is important to start with a growth mindset because the change from high school to college can become difficult. By having a growth mindset, it helps navigate college life better.”

- SH

Dean of Students Scott Wallace listens to INQR students presenting their findings


Students pose with their poster presentation

"The past ten weeks have profoundly impacted my understanding of college and my personal growth. Initially, I approached my college experience with a limited mindset, feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty about my future and the pressure to choose a major. However, through collaboration with classmates and exposure to diverse perspectives, I learned that changing paths is a common part of the journey, which eased my anxieties. This class not only motivated me to focus on my studies but also helped me develop better teamwork skills by encouraging interactions with new people. Overall, I've gained a newfound confidence and appreciation for the experiences that come with stepping outside my comfort zone, paving the way for a more open-minded approach to my college life and future goals."

- MW

INQR 1000 Course Proposal

Online proposal applications and signatures are accepted once a year during the fall semester. 

Augusta University faculty members who wish to propose an INQR 1000 course for the upcoming year should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page prior to submitting an Application. There are two options for teaching the course: Option A and B.

Option A: Designing Your Life Option B: Discipline-Based
A semi-structured curriculum designed to encourage students to move beyond a job title and work toward uncovering their purpose.
Proposal A
A topic-driven seminar which uses active learning strategies to emphasize the importance of asking questions in the process of learning.
Proposal B

Application Process:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Once the application is complete, submit the signature form with the appropriate signatures to FYE@augusta.edu.
  3. After application and signature form are successfully submitted, you will notified about the results by email.

 

Required Signature Form:

INQR 1000 Signature Form for Staff

INQR 1000 Signature Form for Faculty

 

When proposing your course please consider:

A title that appeals to students, content that can drive course discussion, pedagogy that underscores the beginnings of research, outcomes that encourage student engagement and your own interests in a particular topic. 

Compensation:

Faculty members who teach INQR 1000 will receive $1,000 in professional development per course with a max of $2,000 per year. These funds will be available as research/scholarly support (e.g., travel, if permitted, supplies, computer, and equipment). All guidelines and policies that pertain to state funding apply to this grant.

Course Times: 

INQR 1000 courses will meet for 75 minutes, one time per week for 10 weeks and will be offered:

Tuesdays:
1:00- 2:15 pm (Option A)
2:30- 3:45 pm (Option B)

Wednesdays:
1:00 - 2:15 pm (Option A)
2:30- 3:45 pm (Option B)

Thursdays:
1:00 - 2:15 pm (Option B)
2:30- 3:45 pm (Option A)

Fridays:
1:00-2:15 pm (Option B)

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