The University of Montana
Learning Strategies for Higher Education
Curriculum and Instruction 160
Instructor:
Janet Zupan or Heather Hibbard
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
Emma B. Lommasson Center 180
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 243-5032
Email: janet.zupan@mso.umt.edu or heather.hibbard@mso.umt.edu
Web: www.umt.edu/triosss
Course Description:
This course is designed to guide you in the development of skills and strategies for
success in higher education; you’ll have the immediate opportunity to apply new learning
strategies to your progress in current classes.
Because you are taking a TRiO SSS section of C&I 160, you are officially a member of
our program: from now until you graduate, you are eligible to use TRiO SSS services,
including tutoring, academic and supplemental advising, and various other programs that
support and encourage your continued success in college.
If you attend class, give energy to assessing your strengths and challenges as a student, and work
through class requirements, you’ll walk away with good direction for living a more productive,
fulfilling, and effective student life, you’ll have new friends, and you’ll earn a good grade. You’ll
also know how to access TRiO SSS services every semester until you earn your bachelor’s degree.
Required Materials:

i>clickers (Available in the Textbook Division of the UM Bookstore in the UC or
online at www.montanabookstore.com)
 Preferred Browser: Mozilla Firefox. Available online for free download.
 Familiarity with 2012/2013 University of Montana Catalog online.
 Bring your syllabus and i>clicker to each class meeting
Moodle Online Supplement:
 You’ll receive an in-class introduction to Moodle.
 Exams will be taken on Moodle.
 Class discussions will be held on Moodle.
 Important resources, including required readings, can be accessed through Moodle.
Grading: Traditional A to F grading, with +/- scale.
*TRiO SSS is funded each year at $437,886, 93% of which is federal funds. More information on the federal
TRiO programs is available on the US Department of Education website.
Policies:
1. Students with disabilities may request reasonable modifications by contacting your
C&I 160 instructor. The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction
through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Disability
Services for Students (DSS). “Reasonable” means the University permits no
fundamental alterations of academic standards or retroactive modifications. (For
other options, see http://www.umt.edu/disability).
2. Late submissions: A standard policy of subtracting 10% per weekday past the due
date will be applied. Always inform your professors when a problem arises that
might affect your ability to complete coursework.
3. Regular attendance is crucial to earning a passing grade in this class. Your grade
is based upon the points you earn during the semester. If you miss an in-class
activity, you cannot make it up. If you miss a scheduled online exam, you have the
opportunity to make it up within 24 hours, but for half points.
4. You may earn a maximum of 20 points extra credit in C&I 160. You’ll have
opportunities to access campus resources and attend a conference. Details will be
shared with you during the course of the semester.
5. A passing grade of C- or above is required for continued participation in the TRIO
Student Support Services program. Per funding regulations, there is no option to
retake this class.
6. All course activities are governed by the Student Conduct Code, which embodies the
ideals of academic honesty, integrity, human rights, and responsible citizenship. All
students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an
academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the
University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The
Code is available for review online http://life.umt.edu/VPSA/student_conduct.php.
7. University policy now requires that all correspondence between faculty and students
be conducted using official UM email addresses only, unless correspondence is
initiated by the student from an alternative email address.
*TRiO SSS is funded each year at $437,886, 93% of which is federal funds. More information on the federal
TRiO programs is available on the US Department of Education website.
C&I 160 COURSE SCHEDULE
Tuesdays / Thursdays
Week
Prior
Assignments / Materials / Speakers
Reading  Bring Syllabus and i>clicker to each
Required
class session.
Topic
All readings are found on
Moodle Main Page
SKILL BUILDING
1
1
2
2
3
3
Course Introduction
Syllabus
State of the Union I
Time Management
Time Management
Moodle Exchange
4
4
5
5
6
6
Preparing for Exams
Lecture Note-Taking Cornell-Q
Writing Center
Reading Note-Taking Cornell-Q
Writing Center
Montana Career Information
System
7 Tues
7 Thurs
8 Tues
8 Thurs
9 Tues
9 Thurs
10 Tues
10 Thurs
11 Tues
11 Thurs
12 Tues
12 Thurs
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Bricks and Mortar
Career Services Visit, i>clicker first run
SSS Tutor Visit
bring your syllabus from every class
Term Schedule Assignment Due
Meet in GBB 213.
Moodle Certificate Due
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Student Leadership Conference Rep Visit
Cornell-Q Assignment Due
Meet in GBB 213
Darlene Samson, TRiO SSS
INTERACTIVE STRATEGIES
Regular class sessions every Tuesday / Online Learning every Thursday
TBA / Procrastination
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Writing Sample Due
No scheduled class, 24-hour window
Exam 1
Resilience / Self-Prophecy

Joe Hickman, TRiO SSS
Moodle Activity #1
No scheduled class, online requirement
Stress Management
Dr. Cheryl VanDenburg, C.A.P.S.
Moodle Activity #2
No scheduled class, online requirement
Academic Planning
Brian French, Office for Student Success
Moodle Activity #3
No scheduled class, online requirement
Election Day
NO CLASS
No scheduled class/online requirement
Exam 2
Making Connections

Peter Donaldson, TRiO SSS
Conference Sessions
Optional Attendance
REFLECTION
13
Success / Victory Statements
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13
Thanksgiving Break
NO CLASS
14
Memory
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14
Memory, continued
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Last day to turn in Writing Sample follow-up
Final Exam Preparation
15
15
State of the Union II
Making Tracks Due
C&I 160 FINAL: Moodle Exam opens Monday, 9:00 a.m., through Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.
*TRiO SSS is funded each year at $437,886, 93% of which is federal funds. More information on the federal
TRiO programs is available on the US Department of Education website.