SDV-100-C15 - Fundamentals of College Study. *All questions related to course material should be sent via Blackboard message.*

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1 2016SP SDV-100-C15 Online Syllabus Page #1 SDV-100-C15 - Fundamentals of College Study Instructor: Amanda G. Messatzzia, M.Ed. Phone: (voic only) amessatzzia@worwic.edu Office: Brunkhorst Hall (BH) 110-C *All questions related to course material should be sent via Blackboard message.* Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the information and habits that will facilitate academic success at the college level. The course presents modules focusing on the expectations and realities of college responsibility; active learning and critical thinking skills; increasing motivation and decreasing stress; analyzing the syllabus, instructor and course; establishing a learning style; organizing and balancing family, work and school; improving study and note-taking skills, and testtaking strategies; advisement, registering, and understanding the catalog; safety, student services, and other administrative resources; rules, regulations and civility; and life-long learning. Students who do not pass this course must take it again the following fall or spring term. Hours: 15 lecture. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer. Free, Open-Source e-textbook: Term: Spring C session Term Dates: January 15 April 4, 2016 Class Location: Office Hours: By appointment Selected readings from College Success are available free through the Blackboard Learning Management System of the course as hot links. Students are not required to purchase a textbook. Creator: College Success was developed in partnership with Career Management, LLC, whose cofounders developed SuccessHawk ( interactive online job search software. This text was adapted by The Saylor Foundation under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License without attribution as requested by the work s original creator or licensee. Materials Required: A computer with Windows XP or greater and reliable, high speed access to the Internet Microsoft Office 2000 or greater (not Microsoft Works) with Word and PowerPoint Mozilla Firefox 3.6 or Internet Explorer 8.0 or greater Skills Required: Basic knowledge of the Internet and computers Knowledge of how to send and receive attachments electronically as.doc,.docx, and.pdf

2 #2 files Ability to work independently Motivation to complete assignments on a timely basis Special Considerations for Online Learning: SDV-100-C15 is an online course that utilizes a combination of text material, assignments, quizzes, final exam, homework assignments in reflection journal form, and participation in online class discussions. Material is presented through the textbook and Blackboard, a learning management system. Active participation is expected of all students and is reflected in the final grade. If you do not have Internet access off-campus, the college provides computer access in each of the buildings on campus (MTC 200, BH 217, HH 100, GH 204, FOH 305, and AHB 108) that meets the technological requirements for this course. Operating hours for these resource labs can be found at the following URL: After having joined the course, if you experience home computer or Internet failures, you are required to use the campus computers. Technological failures cannot be used as excuses for not completing course requirements or not completing your work in a timely manner. Please see page four of this syllabus for the Blackboard Online Deadline Policy for this course. Each Weekly Module on Blackboard will include a checklist of items to be completed. Make sure to review each week s tasks at the BEGINNING (every Tuesday, with the exception of module one which will open on Friday, January 15) and the END of the week (every Monday) so you can manage your time wisely and ensure that you have completed all requirements. To log in to Blackboard: 1. Go to the Wor-Wic home page at 2. Click mywor-wic at the top of the right side of the webpage. 3. Review page content and click the Login to mywor-wic link. 4. Enter your Wor-Wic username and password and click Login. 5. Once the mywor-wic portal page loads, click the link for this class under My Blackboard Classes. Special Note About Blackboard Access: All students logging in to Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy: Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals. Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures.

3 #3 Course Objectives: At the end of this course, the student will be able to: Course Objectives Assessment Goals *Assessment Strategies 1. Describe the values associated with the community college culture and setting personal goals to enhance student success. 2. Develop an academic and career plan to establish a path to goal completion. 3. Examine policies, procedures, and resources to help students navigate the college experience. 4. Identify and apply effective study skills for academic success. 5. Identify and recognize the importance of healthy relationships, respect for others, and the value of diversity. a. Identify Wor-Wic s core values and their importance to a positive college culture. b. Examine personal short-term and long-term goal setting. c. Understand the importance of selfmanagement and how to stay motivated in college. a. Identify the connection between career interests, skills, and college majors. b. Describe the importance of developing a relationship with your academic advisor. c. Create an educational plan in a chosen program of study. d. Identify important elements in a cover letter and resume. e. Conduct an informational interview with a professional in a field of one s career interest area. a. Explore key college resources and staff available to assist students. b. Examine the college s policies and procedures related to registration, refunds and withdrawals. c. Identify the different types of financial aid available at the college. d. Identify the eligibility requirements for maintaining financial aid. e. Understanding personal integrity and avoid plagiarism and cheating. f. Recognizing the importance of financial literacy. a. Identify effective time management strategies. b. Recognize the importance of reading strategies. c. Develop test-taking strategies for various types of tests. d. Recognizing the different types of learning styles. e. Examine the critical thinking process in relation to learning. Quiz #1 Academic Planning Project Professional Informational Interview Assignment Quiz #1 Quiz #2 Quiz #3 a. Distinguish between health and unhealthy relationships. b. Recognize the importance of diversity on a college campus. c. Examine civility and the Code of Student Conduct on a community college campus. d. Recognize definitions of domestic violence, Quiz #4

4 #4 dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and bullying. e. Understand the dynamics of sexual violence, complaint processes, and resources to support students on campus. 6. Recognize the physical and mental aspects holistic wellness. a. Describe ways to maintain a healthy life style and how to manage stress. b. Recognize the effects of drugs and alcohol abuse. c. Identify college resources to address stress and substance abuse concerns. Quiz #4 *Assessment strategies reflect content to be learned in the class, but not the order of the information presented. Please see the tentative course schedule for the order of topics in the class. Blackboard Online Deadline Policy: Due to the delivery and grading formats of this course, attendance and active participation are crucial. Students will not be permitted to make up any missed assignments and, subsequently, points lost will be reflected in their final grade. All assignments must be submitted by the deadline indicated in each week s learning module on Blackboard. Technology is not always reliable; therefore, count on problems with computers and plan your assignments accordingly. Online Participation and Conduct Expectations: Online learning courses pose some different challenges than do face-to-face learning experiences. This course is not like an independent study and should not be seen as being less time consuming or easier than a face-to-face course. In some cases, you may be putting in more time than a traditional format depending on how well you are adapting to the new format. Consider the instructor as a facilitator. The instructor will be checking in and mediating when necessary. As adult learners, you are self-directing your learning by accessing Blackboard and following the course as outlined in the Weekly Modules. Everyone within the online classroom should be courteous, attentive, engaged, and exhibit a positive attitude when the instructor or other students are contributing to class activities. Use good netiquette, or online etiquette. A guide to netiquette can be found in the SDV100 Web Resources area on Blackboard. Instructor/Facilitator Expectations: Students can expect to be treated with fairness and respectfulness by the instructor. They can expect the instructor to be accessible to the online class via Blackboard messages which will receive a response within 24 hours. Students can expect the instructor to display enthusiasm for the subject at hand. The instructor is expected to be willing to respond to student questions and to be consistent in adherence to course policies. Students can expect the instructor to attempt to vary online activities to promote student engagement and interest. All graded work will be reported via the View Grades area on Blackboard within 48 hours of the posted student deadline.

5 #5 Student Expectations: Several expectations exist of each and every student in the online classroom: Treat others with respect at all times; Be prepared for each learning module; Communicate any issues or concerns with the instructor; Actively participate in class discussions, journals, and other assigned tasks; Complete all assignments as detailed and submit them by the given deadline; and Take responsibility for one s own learning. Assignments: Assigned Selected Readings from College Success, a free, open-source e-textbook Students are expected to follow the reading assignments provided in the syllabus and available in the modules on Blackboard. Students should read each assignment from the text BEFORE completing the tasks within the weekly learning module. Students should be aware that their failing to do so may significantly impact the quality of his/her discussion posts, journal entries, and preparation for quizzes/exams. GEO 3 Online Discussions and Participation Students will be expected to actively participate in each online activity and discussion. The course is very interactive and getting to know your peers is a large part of the college experience. You can earn up to a total of 100 participation points (10 points per discussion board as assigned in the learning modules). GEO 1, 2 Online Reflection Journals A total of ten journal reflections will be given with a value of 10 points each. You must complete the journal entry during the dates indicated on the weekly module folder. All journal entries are private between the student and the instructor. GEO 1, 2 Online Quizzes A total of four quizzes will be given (50 points each). You must complete the quiz on the assigned date on the syllabus. The quizzes will consist of multiple choice and true & false. Each quiz is based on the assigned readings from the text. Students are not permitted to make up quizzes. GEO 2, 3 Professional Informational Interview This project is worth 100 points. Students will be required to conduct an informational interview with an individual currently working in their current field of study (major). The interview can be conducted in-person or by phone. GEO 1, 2, 3 Academic Planning Project This project is worth 150 points. Students will be required to complete this assignment on the mywor-wic student portal under the web advisor/student educational planning site. Specific directions will be provided in the Weekly Module Information on Blackboard. Students must review their own academic plan with their advisor for full credit. GEO 1, 2, 3

6 Your Academic Planning Project is the biggest assignment of SDV100! Be mindful of all deadlines, but especially the deadlines for this project! #6 The final exam will be cumulative. It will consist of multiple choice and true and false questions worth 100 points total. ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE FINAL EXAM. GEO 2, 3 Course Grading: Category Weight Points Total Quizzes 27% 200 Quiz 1-4 (50 points each) Group Discussions 10 online 10 points each Reflection Journals 10 online 10 points each 13.5% % 100 Professional Informational Interview 13% 100 Academic Planning Project 20% % 100 TOTAL 100% 750 FINAL GRADE Please note that you must earn at least a 70% in order to pass SDV100. Final grades will be posted on mywor-wic and Blackboard no later than Wednesday, April 6. Academic Honesty Policy: % - A 80-89% - B 70 79% - C 69% or lower F or lower Students are expected to maintain a high level of academic performance. Cheating, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty are fully defined in Wor-Wic s Student Conduct Policy (appendix of College Catalog). Infractions of this policy will result in the student s failure for the assignment or test, and possible referral to the student-faculty disciplinary committee. Plagiarism: The presentation of seemingly-original work that is derived in whole or in part from an existing source without properly citing the source of the material.

7 #7 Cheating: The intentional use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids, or unethical collaboration in any academic exercise. Common forms of cheating include, but are not limited to, the following: having another person write a paper or presentation or a substantial portion of a paper or presentation; submitting another s project as one s own; and using any electronic device to obtain, provide or assist with answers on a quiz, test or examination. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: Giving intentional assistance to another student in committing an act of academic dishonesty. Common forms of facilitating dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following: completing an examination or project for someone else; permitting another student to copy one s work; and furnishing another student with unauthorized information during an examination, including the use of electronic devices. Tentative Course Schedule Date Topic Reading Assignment Week 1 F 01/15 M 01/25 Week 2 T 01/26 M 02/01 Week 3 T 02/02 M 02/08 Module 1: College Values College Culture & Values Success in College Motivation Setting & Reaching Goals Module 2: Resources College Resources MyWor-Wic Portal Policies/procedures related to registration, drop/add, and withdrawal Graduation requirements Module 3: Choosing a Major College Catalog: pp. 5-7 pp. 3-22;42-56; 57-59; College Catalog: pp ; Discussion #1: Introductions Reflection Journal #1: Orientation Review Discussion #2: Student Success Video Reflection Journal #2: Goal Setting Discussion #3: Plagiarism Video Reflection Journal #3: Campus Connections Career Exploration Getting the Right Stuff Ready for a Test Drive WWCC Majors My Program Evaluation College Catalog: pp pp ; ; Review the requirements for the Professional Informational Interview Assignment and send questions to instructor Quiz 1 Modules 1 & 2 Discussion #4: Majors/Careers Video Reflection Journal #4: Career Clusters Interest Inventory

8 #8 (continued from page seven) Review the requirements for the Academic Planning Project and send questions to instructor Week 4 T 02/09 M 02/15 Week 5 T 02/16 M 02/22 Week 6 T 02/23 M 02/29 Week 7 T 03/01 M 03/14 *Please note that the WWCC campus will be closed for Spring Break from M 03/07 Sa 03/12* Week 8 T 03/15 Module 4: Learning Styles Learning Styles Time Management Module 5: Critical Thinking and Study Skills Critical Thinking Creativity Problem-solving and decisionmaking Learning Cycle Active Listening Got Notes? Memorization Module 6: Reading and Test Taking Active Reading Building Your Vocabulary Taking Tests Module 7: Career Planning and Financial Information pp ; pp ; ; ; ; ; ; pp ; ; Discussion #5: Learning Styles Video Reflection Journal #5: My Program Evaluation Quiz 2 Modules 3 & 4 Discussion #6: Study Tips Video Reflection Journal #6: Note-taking Evaluation Assignment: Professional Informational Interview Assignment due Schedule mandatory meetings with academic advisor to discuss Academic Planning Project due during week eight Discussion #7: Active Reading Video Reflection Journal #7: Vocabulary Exercise Entry Level Jobs Power of Networking Cover Letters/Résumés Types of Interviews Financial Goals Spending Less Credit Cards Financing College Module 8: Holistic Wellness Nutrition & Weight Control pp ; ; ; pp ; ; ; pp ; ; ; ; ; Quiz 3 - Modules 5 & 6 Schedule mandatory meetings with your assigned advisor to discuss Academic Planning Project (due next week!) Discussion #8: Financial Aid Link and Video Reflection Journal #8: Career Skills Inventory Discussion #9: Nourishing Your Soul

9 M 03/21 (continued from page eight) #9 (continued from page eight) Week 9 T 03/22 M 03/28 Week 10 T 03/29 M 04/04 Activity & Exercise Sleep Substance Use & Abuse Stress Emotional Health & Happiness Module 9: Relationships Diversity Civility Student Code of Conduct Bullying Title IX: Sexual Violence Awareness Your final exam will be taken online in the Testing Center on campus (BH 226) College Catalog: pp pp Modules 1-9 Reflection Journal #9: Your Action Plan *Your Academic Planning Project is due, including your academic advisor s signature.* Quiz 4 - Modules 7 & 8 Discussion #10: Using Social Media Responsibly Reflection Journal #10: Self-Evaluation - Cumulative