ATLAS
Program Objectives
ATLAS is an optional School of Arts and Sciences wide program that supports students as they clarify the purpose, meaning, and direction of their curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular pursuits and explore career possibilities related to those decisions. Its primary goals are:
To facilitate students as they reflect on experiences, develop goals, and make connections between what they have already accomplished and what they hope to accomplish;
To aid each student in the creation of an online space in which they can showcase their accomplishments and illustrate the correlations they are making between their various experiences;
To encourage professional practices in networking and social media usage by students;
To connect students with campus resources and with professionals in the student’s field of interest.
Program Structure
ATLAS is comprised of multiple classes. Students may take as many of the courses as they wish.
Passport (MVL 1001, 3 credits) or (MVL1001A & MVL1001B, 1.5 credits each)
The purpose of this First-Year course is to guide new Manhattanville students in making a successful transition to the College, academically and socially. The course is designed to foster a sense of belonging to the community by working in small groups, sharing valuable information about the College’s mission and history, incorporating valuable skill building, and helping students continue to clarify the purpose, meaning, and direction of their college careers.
Pathfinder (MVL 2001, 3 credits)
This ePortfolio-based course is designed to aid sophomores in selection of a major, academic planning, and career exploration. In the course, students are supported as they clarify the purpose, meaning, and direction of their college careers and explore career possibilities related to those decisions. Reflection on self and on the process, interaction with professionals in possible career paths, and archiving of materials found and created will be facilitated by the instructor.
Compass (MVL 3001, 3 credits)
This ePortfolio-based course is designed to aid students in reflection on co-curricular experiences, with the goal of translating and documenting leadership and team building skills, showcasing creative work, allowing for highlighting of unique experiences, and relating these experiences to desirable career skill sets. Reflection on self and on process, interaction with professionals in possible career paths, and archiving of materials found and created will be facilitated by the instructor. The intent of this course is for students to be able to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to solve practical, real-world problems.