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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

INQR 1000 is a Core IMPACTS course that is part of the Institutional Priority domain

Core IMPACTS refers to the core curriculum, which provides students with essential knowledge in foundational academic domains. This course will help students master course content and support students’ broad academic and career goals.

  • This course should direct students toward a broad Orienting Question: How does my institution help me to navigate the world?
  • Completion of this course should enable students to meet the following Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically and solve problems related to academic priorities at their institution.
  • Course content, activities and exercises in this course should help students develop the following Career-  Ready Competencies: Critical Thinking, Teamwork, & Time Management

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.

Spring 2026: INQR Courses, Instructors and Topics

Design your Life

Ideal for undecided students or those who have changed major.

SECT CRN DAYS TIME COURSE INSTRUCTOR
A 29660 Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life Rebecca Berger
B 33905 Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: STRIDE

Mia Bonner-Forbes
C 32626 Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life Dale Hartenburg
D 26481 Wednesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: First-Gen

Sierra Sasha Webber
E 26484 Wednesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: STRIDE

Jennifer Youmans
F 30105 Wednesday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life Joshua LaFavor
G 26486 Thursday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life Erin Prentiss
H 33100 Thursday 2:30-3:45 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: STRIDE

Stephanie Nicholson
I 32629 Thursday 2:30-3:45 Designing Your Life Raquel Oliveira
K 31284 Thursday 2:30-3:45 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: Professional Scholars

Janelle Mangrum
HD 33900 Friday 1:00-2:15 Designing Your Life

Permission Only: Honors

Ron Hickerson
CO1 32625 ONLINE Asynchr Designing Your Life Jean Silva
CO2 26480 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
HB 32630 Wednesday 2:30-3:45 Masterminds Behind Medicine

Permission Only: Honors

Soma Mukhopadhyay
L 26490 Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Wikipedia & Crowd-Sourced Information Emily Harris
M 26495 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Community Engagement /span> Vanessa White & Amanda Richardson
N 27417 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Happiness Nai-Cheng Kuo
O 27969 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Simpli5ed Roger Duke
P 30512 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Success and Resilience in College and Life Lisa Prince-Clark
HA 27964 Tuesday 2:30-3:45 The Next Frontier: AI and Popular Culture

Permission Only: Honors

Thomas Weeks
S 26488 Wednesday 2:30-3:45 Surviving a Cyber Centric Society Candace Griffith
T 32627 Wednesday 2:30-3:45 When in Doubt, Go to the Library! Melissa Johnson
J 29145 Wednesday 2:30-3:45 Nature: Environmental Awareness and Animal Studies Across Literature and Media Sonia Sharmin
HC 24472 Wednesday 1:00-2:15 How to Save (or Destroy) the World with the UN

Permission Only: Honors

Nadia Jilani-Hyler
Q 29201 Friday 1:00-2:15 The Chemistry of Medicine

Permission Only: CSM Students

Angie Spencer & Siva Pandar
U 27964 Friday 1:00-2:15 Addressing Global Problems through Creative Collaboration Christina Heckman
CO3 30511 ONLINE Asynchr Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes

Permission Only: Student-Athletes

David Hunt
CO4 32628 ONLINE Asynchr Built Environment: Helping or Hindering the Hunt for Health Nicole Peritore

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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