NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE
COUN 100: College Success
Spring 2015
January 21, 2015 – May 27, 2015
Monday’s & Wednesday’s – 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm -- Napa High School (off campus) Room A-3
3 units; 3 hours lecture, 54 hours total CSU; Repeatable once
Department: Counseling
Telephone: (707) 256-7494
Office:
Napa Valley College campus - Building, 800, room 866
Instructor:
Jeannette McClendon
Email:
jmcclendon@napavalley.edu
Office Hours: By appointment only
Required Text: Power Learning, Feldman -- Eight Edition IBSN: 9780013522463.
Be cautious if using an earlier book edition as the information/chapters may be different.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses on tools designed to assist students in obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary in reaching
their educational goals. Students will receive an extensive orientation to the college and its policies and programs.
Students will also participate in career planning activities and be introduced to study skills in the areas of notetaking, test-taking, time management, decision making, and learning styles.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Cooperative learning; discussions (large and small groups); lecture; internet resources and visual aids. Participation
in class discussions is critical to learning and counts as part of the final grade.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
A.
B.
Students will gain an understanding of the college resources on campus.
Students will recognize and use important student and academic support services that can help
them to be more successful.
METHODS OF EVALUATION AND GRADING:
Journals are designed to help to stay focused on course material. Journals and homework are due at the beginning
of class. Journal assignments are worth 10 points each and reflect experiences, feelings, insights and personal
opinions. The journal should be a minimum of one page, MLA format
Journals are confidential and read only by the instructor. Late assignments will be accepted for partial credit.
Assignments are taken from class lectures and activities. Assignments are worth a total of 50 points and will be
collected at the beginning of class. Late assignments will be accepted for partial credit.
Response Papers are given to assess the student’s comprehension of the textbook or lecture information. There
will be 25 response papers to answer during the first 10 minutes of class and are worth 20 points each. No makeup
for any absences and no time given for late arrival. Upon arrival to class, students should be ready with paper
and pen to answer the response question.
Informational Interview is designed to give a glimpse into the “day in the life of….” – someone who is doing the
work on a daily basis. Students are to interview someone who is working in potential career field (i.e., you= nursing,
professional = nurse). If unsure of the career choice, find one close to the field. This person CANNOT be a family
member. 2 page minimum (typed). 50% oral and 50% written.
Quizzes are information taken primarily from class lectures, PowerPoint presentations, and any handouts given to
you. The 2 assigned quizzes consist of multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions. A study guide will be
given out a week prior to prepare for the quizzes.
Final Exam will include information from the previous quizzes, lecture and homework assignments given in
addition to the chapters assigned in the textbook. A study guide will be given out prior to prepare for the final exam.
The final grade will be determined by the total number of points earned during the semester. Students accumulate
points based on completed assignments, response papers, journal assignments, participation, and quizzes/final.
Additional Course Policies
1. Attendance and Tardiness: Students are expected to attend all class meetings and be on time. An
absence for any reason should be communicated to the instructor prior to a missed class. Please use the
telephone number or email address listed on the syllabi. Course policy permits instructors to drop students
if more than six hours of lecture is missed (equal to 2 class meetings).
2.
Cell Phones: Please silent the cell phone before entering the class. If a student must accept an emergency
call, please set it to “vibrate” and be prepared to take the call outside the classroom. It is the student’s
responsibility to make up any missed work while outside on the phone. No texting is allowed during class
time. Please don’t test me. I will ask you to leave.
3.
Classroom conduct: An atmosphere of mutual respect and academic integrity is expected in a college
classroom. Students engaged in disruptive conduct or conduct in violation of the Education Code can be
temporarily removed by the instructor and may be subject to further disciplinary action. Such conduct may
include prolonged talking to other students, verbal outbursts, use of profanity, or other disruptive behavior.
Expectations: Attendance, promptness, and positive participation are absolutely crucial and are a part of your final
grade in this class. Students should attend every class and arrive on time.
The first 10 minutes of class will almost always involve a response paper so it is very important not to lose out on
those points due to tardiness or absence. Since the response papers are given almost every class, it is important to be
at every class. All presentations, assignments, and any assessments taken depend upon the participation of all.
Remember that feedback from fellow classmates are important and beneficial.
It is the student’s responsibility to come to class prepared. Being prepared means reading the assigned
text; completing all assignments, and paying attention to due dates and other activities as listed in the
syllabi.
Bring to every class:
* folder or binder
* writing instruments (pen – no pencil allowed)
* willingness to learn
* Power Learning textbook
* paper to take notes
* positive attitude
I am interested in student progress and success, and ask that students put forth the effort to pass this class.
PLEASE NOTE:
It is the student’s responsibility to notify me if unable to attend class. College rules state a student can
miss no more than 2 (two) class meetings. Please be advised that if the student is absent, he/she is still
responsible for submitting assignments by the due date. Assignments can be emailed to me at
jmcclendon@napavalley.edu.
Important Dates to keep in mind
Semester begins
Last Day to Add Classes
Last Day to Drop Classes without a “W” Grade
Deadline to Request Pass/No Pass Grading
Washington’s/President’s Day (No classes; campus closed)
Last Day to File a Petition for summer graduation
Spring Break (No classes; campus closed)
Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” Grade
Final Exam
Wednesday, May 27
1:00pm-3:00pm
January 21
February 4
February 6
February 13
February 16
March 27
March 30-April 4
April 10
Students in need of accommodations in the college-learning environment: Any student who feels s/he may
need an accommodation based on the impact of a learning disability should contact Learning Services in
the Library and Learning Resource Center (LLRC), room 1766, phone (707) 256-7442. A Learning
Disability Specialist will review your needs and determine appropriate accommodations. If you need
accommodations for physical or other types of disabilities, schedule an appointment with DSPS Counselor;
please call (707) 256-7234 for an appointment. All information and documentation is confidential. You are
also welcome to make an appointment with me privately to discuss your specific learning needs so I can
assist in making the necessary referrals.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The students, faculty, staff and administrators of Napa Valley College are expected to respect the rights of all individuals in the
campus community. Every individual operating within the law is guaranteed his/her basic freedoms.
The Standards of Student Conduct provide uniform procedures to assure due process when a student is charged with a violation
of these standards. All proceedings held in accordance with these regulations shall relate specifically to an alleged violation of the
established Standards of Student Conduct.
For the full policy, please refer to the PDF file of the Standards of Student Conduct on the NVC website
Weekly Calendar
Week
1
2
3
4
5
Date
1/21
In class Topic
Welcome
1/26
1/28
2/2
2/4
2/9
Class Introductions
Beginning College
Why Go To College?
2/11
College support continued
2/16
College Support Services
College support continued
Reading
Time Management
2/23
2/25
Test Taking Strategies
Test taking cont.
3/2
Note Talking Strategies
3/4
Discovering Your
Strengths & Weaknesses
8
3/9
9
3/11
3/16
Group discussion on
strengths & weaknesses
Learning Styles
Activity for the day
Introduction of college class
Review Syllabi/Student Contract
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Response Paper 1 & Pre Self Reflection
Journal # 1& Response Paper 2
Response Paper 3
Response Paper 4
Holiday
2/18
Assignments & Journals
Orientation
Ice Breaker # 1
Ice Breaker # 2
Lecture
Presentations
Presentations
Washington’s/President’s Day
Response Paper 5
Holiday
Lecture - Time Management
Worksheet
6
7
How the Brain works
True Colors
Learning styles cont.
Learning styles cont.
Chapter 2
Chapter 5
Response Paper 6 & Journal # 2
Response Paper 7
Response Paper 8
Study Skills –Test Taking
Time management worksheet
due
Exam 1 - STUDY GUIDE
(I will send over the weekend)
Chapter 5
Response Paper 9 & Journal # 3
Guest Speaker
Submit Discovery Wheel
Exercise
Exam # 1
Chapter 3
Response Paper 10
Discovery Wheel Exercise
Response Paper 11 & Journal # 4
Response Paper 12
Learning Styles Exercise
Lecture
No classes
Response Paper 13
Response Paper 14
Response Paper 15 & Journal # 5
Spring Break
10
3/18
3/23
3/25
11
3/30-4/3
12
4/6
Johari Window
Response Paper 16
Johari Window Exercise
4/8
4/13
4/15
Diversity
Role Playing
Staying Healthy
Response Paper 17
Lecture
13
Chapter 12
Response Paper 18 & Journal # 6
14
4/20
Staying healthy cont.
Chapter 14
Response Paper 19 & Journal # 7
Exercise
15
4/22
4/27
4/29
Educational Planning
Gaining Self Confidence
Role Playing exercise
Response Paper 20
Response Paper 21 & Journal # 8
Response Paper 22
How to construct an ed plan
Ed Plan due
5/4
5/6
Victim & Creator Roles
5/11
5/13
Presentations
Presentations
Informational Interview presentations
Informational Interview presentations
5/18
5/20
5/27
Review of final exam
Review of final exam
Response Paper 25 - Working groups
Post Self Reflection due/Working Groups
16
17
18
Positive n Negative thinking
Spring Break
Information Interview info
Recognizing when you are off
course
Calendar subject to change with notice
Chapter 9
No classes
Exam # 2
Emotional Intelligence exerc
Response Paper 23 & Journal # 9
Response Paper 24 & Journal # 10
Final Exam 1:00pm-3:00pm
Final exam study guide
given out
Grading Breakdown (keep track of your score)
Journals
Maximum score
Response Paper 1
Response Paper 2
Response Paper 3
Response Paper 4
Response Paper 5
Response Paper 6
Response Paper 7
Response Paper 8
Response Paper 9
Response Paper 10
Response Paper 11
Response Paper 12
Response Paper 13
Response Paper 14
Response Paper 15
Response Paper 16
Response Paper 17
Response Paper 18
Response Paper 19
Response Paper 20
Response Paper 21
Response Paper 22
Response Paper 23
Response Paper 24
Response Paper 25
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
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20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
20 points
Journal 1
Journal 2
Journal 3
Journal 4
Journal 5
Journal 6
Journal 7
Journal 8
Journal 9
Journal 10
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
Grade breakdown:
100 – 90% A
Grading
Score
Response papers (25)
Journals (10)
Participation
Pre Self Reflection
10 pts.
Post Self Reflection
Assignments (5)
Quizzes (2 @ 25 pts
each)
Ed Planning
Informational Interview
15 pts.
50 pts.
50 pts.
Final Exam
Total Points
89- 80% B
79-70%
C
Be sure to keep all your assignments in case I may have forgotten to
record your grade.
** To gain a copy of the final exam submitted, please provide a self addressed
stamped envelope on or before the final exam.
500 pts.
100 pts.
50 pts.
69-60%
D
25 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
1000 pts.
59 and below F
COUN 100
Spring 2015
Instructor: McClendon
Please complete this agreement and give it to the instructor before leaving.
Print name _____________________________________________
Agreement Form:
I have read the contents of the COUN 100 syllabi and I understand the consequences of not following
the assignments and rules. It is my responsibility to complete the assignments of this course; to study
the course material, and to attend each class meeting on time (I will notify the instructor if I am absent
for any reason).
I also understand that it is my right to ask the instructor, at any time, for clarification of any assignment,
rule, or my responsibilities for this course.
By signing this, I am in complete compliance.
SIGNATURE _____________________________________________
Date
______________________________________________
Phone/Cell number _______________________________________
Email address (print neatly) _________________________________
Anything I should know:
(example) I may be absent on certain days because I am on the basketball team.
COUN 100
Spring 2015
Instructor: McClendon