REVISED 11/01/12
http://www.dmacc.edu
Campus Name: Ankeny
Course Title: The College Experience
Course Number: SDV 108
Section Number & CRN: Section MM, CRN # 16593
Instructor Information
Name
Kris Olds
Email
klolds@dmacc.edu
Phone
515-964-6314
Number
Office
Building 1
Location
Office Hours Mondays 9am-11am,1pm-4pm; Other times by appointment
Blackboard
https://secure.dmacc.edu/myonlinelearning/login.aspx
This course is web-enhanced and will use Blackboard for some
online quizzes and assignments.
Course Information
Semester &
Fall 2012
Year
Days & Time &
Thursdays, 11:15 AM – 12:10 PM
Location
Building 6, Rm 12
Course
http://www.dmacc.edu/courses/crsrod.asp
Description &
This course is designed to introduce students to college resources,
Credits
services and expectations and assist them in gaining maximum
benefit from their college experience. It will be taught in a webblended format.
Prerequisites
None
Course
https://go.dmacc.edu/competencies
Competencies
Students will be expected review assignments online in Blackboard
format and complete some quizzes online. The final exam will be
given in paper/pencil format.
Course
This course will combine reading, writing and applied assignments to
Overview
help students become familiar with both the resources available to
them as DMACC students and the skills and abilities required to be
successful as college students.
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Study Tips
To do well in this course a student must attend regularly, hand in all
assignments at the start of class periods and participate in class
discussions. Students will have to demonstrate basic computer skills
such as checking and responding to email, performing word
processing functions, sending an email with an attachment and using
the DMACC website and Web Info System. Students will be
expected to familiarize themselves with Blackboard and should
complete the online Blackboard orientation within the first two
weeks of class.
Textbooks & Materials
Required
Des Moines Area Community College – Planning Your Success
Textbooks &
(available in book store under “SDV 108” or Web Info System)
ISBN
Edited by Sharon Bittner, Hollie Coon and Margie Ranch. Kendall
Hunt, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4652-0640-4
Required
DMACC Student Handbook
Materials
DMACC website at www.dmacc.edu
Course Policies
Attendance
2
Attendance is required in order to be successful in this course.
Attendance will be taken every class session and points will be
earned (see grading policy) for each session. There are no excused
absences.
Grading Criteria
Prior to November 1, 2012, there were 115 points available. Your
points have been transferring over to the Blackboard gradebook
so you are able to see how much you have earned until that date.
Beginning November 1, 2012, the following grading schema will
be in place:
Completion plan: 30 points
Weekly reflection assignments (via email): 10 points each (five
remaining)
DMACC on/off campus activity: 20 points
Final (Jeopardy-esque): 50 points
Total points available: 265
Point breakdown:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
D-
Classroom
Conduct
3
Point cut off
246
238
230
219
212
204
193
185
177
166
159
https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook
Students are expected to treat each other and the instructor with
respect. Disruptive behavior, hostile, degrading or profane language
will not be tolerated. Please arrive to class on time, participate in
activities and turn off and put away cell phones and other
electronic devices when class begins. Your instructor will treat
you with respect and integrity and the same is expected in
return.
Missed Quizzes
There will be no further quizzes required.
Required
Assignments
Completion Plans: Submit completion plans that you completed for
spring semester
Weekly reflection assignments: Each week, I will email you within 24
hours of class and ask you two questions. You will respond to that
email before the beginning of class the following week with your
response to one of the questions. You response should be
approximately 10-15 sentences (between half a page and a page).
No late weekly reflection assignments will be accepted
DMACC on/off campus activity: Attend a campus event at DMACC
and complete the assignment sheet for the activity.
Extra Credit
Extra credit is available in the form of quizzes. If you would to
complete extra credit, please let me know. If you would like complete
extra credit in the form of something other than quizzes, we can meet
to arrange a plan.
Study
Expectations
Students are expected to attend each class session, complete all
assignments and reading and devote at least 2 hours per week
outside of class reviewing the material in order to be successful in
this course.
“Individual circumstances such as health, childcare, rural roads,
distance from the College, etc. can vary greatly among students and
staff. It is always DMACC’s goal to provide safe learning conditions,
as well as provide the opportunity for students to attend classes when
the vast majority is able to safely attend. The final decision to come to
College can only be made by the individual student based on their
specific extenuating circumstances that may make it unsafe for them
to travel. During adverse weather, DMACC faculty is considerate of
students who are unable to attend classes due to unique extenuating
circumstances. It is the responsibility of each faculty member to notify
their students (in addition to their dean or provost) through some
predetermined means if they are must postpone or cancel a specific
class due to weather or illness.”
Weather Policy
Class
Cancellation
Procedure
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Students will be notified via DMACC email accounts in the event the
instructor cancels class. Students are responsible for checking the
DMACC website to see if the campus is closed for inclement
weather.
Academic
Dishonesty/Plagi
arism
The work you submit must be your own. Any use of other sources
(websites, books, etc.) must be properly cited. Any incidents of
academic dishonesty will result in an automatic loss of all available
points for that assignment and the student will be reported for
violation of the DMACC academic integrity policy (as found in the
DMACC handbook).
It is important for you to be familiar with and follow DMACC’s
Academic Misconduct policy. Students are encouraged to review
DMACC’s Academic Misconduct Policy on-line at
https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook/polprocedures/pages/academicmisco
nduct.aspx or in the DMACC Student Handbook.
DMACC Information
Add/Drop Dates https://go.dmacc.edu/registration/pages/add_drop.aspx
Refund Policy
https://go.dmacc.edu/registration/Pages/refund.aspx
Support Services
Services for
https://go.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities
Students with
Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable
Disabilities
accommodation should contact the Disability Services Coordinator at
515-964-6850 or hlcoon@dmacc.edu or the counseling & advising
office on any campus to apply for services.
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COURSE SYLLABUS
DISCLAIMER: “This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this
class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change
without notice. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be
addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements.
If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.”
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or
allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color,
national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. Veteran
status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission
procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they
have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination
Complaint Procedures. Complaint forms may be obtained from the DMACC Web site,
the Ombudsperson, Judicial Officer, Human Resources Department, the campus
Provost's Offices, and Academic Deans’ Offices.
Students who wish additional information or assistance may contact the Executive
Dean, Student Services, Laurie Wolf, Bldg. 1 on the Ankeny Campus, 515-964-6437
or the Judicial Officer, Debbie McKittrick, Bldg. 1 on the Ankeny Campus, 515-9646574 or they may refer to Student Services procedure ES 4645 located at
https://go.dmacc.edu/student_services/int. Click Policies & Procedures.
Employees and applicants who wish additional information or assistance may contact
the EEO/AA Officer, Dr. Sandy Tryon, Human Resources, Bldg. 1 on Ankeny Campus,
515-964-6301 or refer to HR Procedures 3000, 3005, 3010, 3015, and 3020 at
http://www.dmacc.edu/hr/hrpp.asp
Program Development/Academic Support Services Director, Sharon Bittner, is the
official Student Accommodation Office/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for DMACC. The
ADA Coordinator’s office is located in Bldg. 6-10e on the Ankeny Campus and may be
contacted by voice (515-964-6857) or sgbittner@dmacc.edu. The ADA Coordinator is
responsible for ensuring that the college complies with federal regulations that guarantee
qualified students with disabilities equal access to all programs and services. Any
student, faculty, or staff member may contact the ADA Coordinator’s office for
clarification of federal regulations, appeal of a grievance, or resolution of a disabilityrelated problem.
Syllabus Addendum
To access additional information related to DMACC policies and procedures that impact
the classroom (i.e. use of technology, weather-related cancellations, classroom conduct,
etc.), the DMACC student handbook, registration information (including add/drop dates
and refund dates), student service information (including counseling and advising), the
DMACC academic calendar, and campus-specific resources (i.e. Academic
Achievement Center, library, computer, labs, etc.), go to https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook
and click “Syllabus Addendum” in the left navigation.
Course Schedule
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Week or
Date
Week 1
August 23
Topics
Course Introduction & Syllabus
Review of Program of Study &
Program Information Brief (PIB)
Week 2
August 30
Changing Programs at DMACC
College Resources for Career
Decision-Making
Week 3
Sept. 6
The Academic Achievement Center
(Class visit)
Week 4
Sept. 13
Locating College Information
DMACC Technology
Time Management
Planner Use
Week 5
Sept. 20
Financial Literacy
Policies and Procedures
Week 6
Sept 27
Financial Literacy
Policies and Procedures (SAP,
Financial Aid)
Week 7
Academic Support Services
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Assignment & Due Date
Reading: Ch. 1
Journal Entry #1, due Wk 2
Reading and Review,Ch. 1
Reading, Ch. 2
Orientation to Blackboard
Blackboard: Quiz 1
Journal Entry #2: What
differences have you noticed
between high school and
college? Due Wk 3
Review Ch. 1 & 2
Quiz #1, checking & review
Journal Entry #3: Word
document, “How do you see
yourself utilizing the AAC and/or
Tutoring Office this semester of in
the future?”, due Wk 4
Completion Plan draft due
Week 5
Reading: Ch. 3
Review TechWorksheet
Review Powerpts Wks 3&4
Journal Entry #4: “What time
management skills will you need
to develop to be successful at
DMACC?” due Week 5
Review: Chp. 3
Review: Powerpoint Wk 5
Reading: Ch. 4, Student
Handbook: “Policies and
Procedures”
Quiz #2
Journal Entry #5– complete Ex. 1
on p. 95 of your text, “How do you
feel about your financial habits
and what might you do to improve
them?”- due Week 6
Review Powerpoint Wk 6
Quiz #3
Reading: Ch. 4 & 5
Review Powerpoint Wk 7
Oct. 4
Stress & Stress Management
Study Skills and Test Taking
Week 8
Oct. 11
Academic Support Services
Stress & Stress Management
Study Skills & Test Taking Skills
Week 9
Oct. 18
Academic Support Services
Active Listening, Study Skills & Test
Taking Skills
Stress & Stress Management
Registration Information
Week 10
Oct. 25
Week 11
Nov. 1
Week 12
Nov. 8
Week 13
Nov. 15
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Discussion/Planning for Learning
Opportunity Outside of Classroom
Academic Integrity, Plagiarism
Campus Activities & SAC Events
Program Completion for Career &
Transfer Needs/Career DecisionMaking
Learning Styles
Physical and Mental Health
Quiz #4
Reading: Ch. 5
Final Draft Spring Schedule - due
Wk 8
Review Powerpoint Wk 8
Quiz #5
Reading: Ch.6
Final Draft Completion Plan, Due
Wk 9
Review Powerpoint Wk 9
Reading: DMACC Policies &
Procedures 4650, 4630, 4660,
DMACC Daily, Campus Chronicle
(look for upcoming events)
Final Draft Completion Plan Due!
Review Powerpoint Wk 10
Reading: DMACC Policy ES
4670, Chapter 6
Review Powerpoint Wk 11
Reading: Ch. 6
Review Powerpoint Wk 12
Reading, Chp. 7
Tell me what activity you’re
going to do for your activity
Review Powerpoint Wk 13
Week 14
Nov. 29
Week 15
Dec. 5
FINALS
WEEK
Tuesday
Dec. 11
9
Diversity
Working with Others
Interpersonal Skills
Review
Instructor Evaluation
Course Evaluation
FINAL EXAM-Jeopardy-esque
Review Powerpoint Wk 14&15
Reading: DMACC Dailys,
Campus Chronicle, local news
Activity Sheet Due (Ch. 7,
Exercise 1)
Review all
Final Exam