COUNSELING 20: SYLLABUS
STUDENT SUCCESS SEMINAR
SECTION 1592, FALL 2013/ Fridays 8:00AM-11:05AM BUS 105
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Professor:
Marisela Canela, M.A.
Email:
canela_marisela@smc.edu (type “C20” in subject line)
Office Hours:
I am available briefly immediately after class. Or, email me to
schedule an appointment. Also available via-email. Email early in the week for the
best choices of appointments for the following week. Please let me know if you
wish to meet with me but are having trouble scheduling a time to meet.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to help students gain an understanding of the process of learning and acquire the skills and behaviors
necessary to be successful in college. Students will learn about the opportunities, resources and support services available
at Santa Monica College. This course will provide instruction, guidance and practice in areas essential to academic success.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of this course you will:
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of college resources and ability to access and integrate this
knowledge into your college experience.
Identify the time management practices that work effectively for you.
Demonstrate the self-discipline needed for student success by coming to class on time and turning in work on
time.
Transfer: UC and CSU (satisfies G.E. Area E requirement)
REQUIRED RESOURCES:
Textbook: Ellis, D., Dowing., Van Blerksom. (2013). Mastering Student Success, Strategies for College and Lifelong Learning
Packet: Counseling 20 Supplemental Packet, 9th Edition
SMC Student Handbook & Planner (will be given to all students)*
A 3-ring binder containing the class syllabus, the packet, and lined paper for note-taking*
2 different color highlighters and 3 x 5 file cards for the study cards
*Bring to each class session
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance:
As this course is a seminar, your participation in each class session is critical. Therefore, you are
expected to attend EVERY class meeting, be ON TIME, and REMAIN in class until the end of class.
No absence is “excused.”*
After 2 absences, 10 points will be deducted from your final grade for each absence.*
After 1 late arrival, 5 points will be deducted each time you arrive late OR leave early.
You may be dropped from the class after 4 absences.
If you arrive after attendance has been taken, at the end of class, request that your absence be
changed to a late arrival--otherwise, you will be recorded absent for the day.
If you are late or absent, you are still responsible for mastery of the material for any assignments
or tests.
Good Idea: Get the contact information of a classmate for this purpose.
*This absence policy is subject to revision in consideration of the H1N1 flu threat. If you have flu-symptoms, do
NOT come to class, contact me BEFORE you are absent, and see me when you return.
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2. Assignments
You will earn maximum points for an assignment turned in on time, and completed in its entirety, with thought and
effort.
All work will be collected at the beginning of class. Assignments are late if they are turned in after the
assignments have been collected.
All assignments must be typed, except when answering questions on a form. Points will be
deducted for assignments not typed.
To avoid losing points, turn in work early, or e-mail work, before class begins if you will be
absent.
You will be allowed to turn in one assignment up to one week late for any reason. You will
be given up to half credit for the assignment. After, NO late assignments will be accepted.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS: (670 points) Major assignments will be required throughout the semester. These 5 assignments
will give you the opportunity to apply or practice using the skills learned in class to your personal or academic life
needs. Detailed descriptions of the requirements of each major assignment are found in the Counseling 20
Supplemental Packet or will be given to you in class.
3. Quizzes/Exam
The quizzes will cover the lectures (including guest lecturers), and readings in the textbook.
The Exam will be an in-class cumulative exam.
4. Extra Credit
You may earn up to 70 extra credit points. All extra credit work must be turned in by Thursday, December 6.
Write “Extra Credit” on the page – so that is clear that the assignment is extra credit.
All extra credit assignments must be typed. See Extra Credit (attached) for details.
Each activity may only be completed once. (Unless otherwise noted).
Participation: (100 points) As a seminar, your involvement in each class session is expected and includes: practicing
strategies, active listening/ note taking, asking/answering questions, volunteering, working in pairs and small groups,
presenting orally, completing evaluations & summaries of class sessions, etc. All students will begin the semester with
100 points. Excessive absences &/or late will result in the loss of participation points.
GRADING SYSTEM
Your final grade will be based on your total points earned for your assignments, quizzes, exam, attendance, and extra
credit. See the Grade Monitor (attached) for details.
Good Idea: Keep track of all of your points, and dates absent or late. Also, SAVE ALL OF YOUR WORK until your final
grade is posted. This is an excellent strategy for ALL your classes.
CLASS WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES
If you decide to drop the class, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to withdraw officially from the course.
Good Idea: Never rely on ANY instructor to drop you from any course, even though you are no longer attending the
class. The consequence may be a failing grade on your permanent record.
CLASSROOM GUIDELINES:
No food or drinks (except water) are permitted in the class.
All electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) are to be turned OFF and stored (not on the desk) before class for
the entire class session. Any violation of this rule, intended, unintended, and even if only perceived, will result in
the deduction of 20 points for the day.
Once the class begins, you are expected to stay in the classroom unless you have an urgent necessity.
Side conversations during class are not allowed.
Students who are rude or disruptive will be told to leave the class.
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Classroom Discussions:
Our course will involve classroom and small group discussion. It is important for every student to participate in these
discussions. At times topics may be personal, some may be emotional. The following are guidelines that are to be used
in any discussion during the course.
Each person has a right to her or his own opinion.
Each person has a right to be respected. Be aware of your own prejudices.
Each person has a right to privacy. No one is required to comment on a given topic and if a person
requests confidentiality, others agree to not repeat what was said.
CODE OF ACADEMIC CONDUCT
Santa Monica College promotes academic integrity and does not permit cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic
dishonesty. The Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the 2009-2010 SMC Catalog on page 283. You can access the
on-line adobe acrobat version at http://www.smc.edu/projects/191/catalog_part_4.pdf. It is important that you
understand this code, as it is the official regulation of the college. All students are expected to do their own, original
work and follow instructions with each activity.
I will vigorously pursue any suspected cases of plagiarism, cheating or other violations of the SMC Code, whether
completed or merely attempted. Even a first offense of academic dishonesty will result in a score of zero on that exam
or assignment, and an Academic Dishonesty Report form will be filed with the Campus Disciplinarian.
TECHNOLOGY: E-MAIL ADDRESSES AND INTERNET ACCESS
We will use e-mail, the Internet, and eCompanion in this course. You will need to have an email address by the 2nd week
of class. You may use an account such as Yahoo or Hotmail, or get an SMC account.
To get an SMC account (which you will need to use any campus computer), go to www.smc.edu, click on
Current Students, Student E-Mail Log-In, then follow the prompts and instructions to get an account.
If you do not have Internet access from home, go to the Transfer Counseling Complex Lobby, Cayton Center, the Library,
or any other computer lab on campus. A complete list of computer labs is at ://www.smc.edu/acadcomp/default.htm.
You will use eCompanion to access your grades and some documents for the class, and we will use it to communicate.
Go to smc.edu/ecompanion to access eCompanion, or you can access it through the Student Self-Service System.
OUTSIDE TIME COMMITMENT
As in all academic courses, this course requires that you do work outside of class. The general “rule of thumb” is two
hours of study for every hour spent in class; however, some weeks will require less time, and other weeks will involve
more. To do better than average (“C”), some students need to spend on average even more time outside of class.
Good Idea: Only enroll in this class if you have the time needed outside of class to be successful. In fact, do NOT enroll in
ANY class unless you have ample time outside of class to complete it successfully.
PEER MENTOR PROGRAM:
Past successful Counseling 20 students work as peer mentors for students in this course. The mentors are available
to provide support and guidance to you as an SMC student. They can assist you in finding answers to questions, as
well as, in providing you with encouragement throughout the semester.
CLASS WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES:
SEP 8, 2013 – Last Day to Withdraw to Receive an Enrollment Free Refund
SEP 8, 2013 – Last Day to Withdraw to Avoid a “W” Grade on the Transcript
Nov 17, 2013 – Las Day to Withdraw for “W” Grade on the Transcript
***IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WITHDRAWAL ONLINE OR BY PHONE. DO NOT ASSUME YOUR PROFESSOR WILL DROP
YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE NO LONGER ATTENDING CLASS. THE CONSEQUENCE MAY BE A FAILING GRADE ON YOUR PERMANENT RECORD.
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Course Outline
Class Date
Week 1
8/30
Week 2
9/6
Week 3
9/13
Week 4
9/20
Syllabus is subject to change. Instructor will notify you if changes will be made.
Topic
Assignments & Exams, & Extra Credit
Introduction to course / Syllabus
Activity: “How Bad Do You Want To Be Successful” video
What Are Your Expectations?
Student Information Sheet & Success Analysis
Handout on Campus Tutoring Centers
Academic Integrity
Video: Academic Integrity, & Plagiarism
Review Reading Assignment
Ch 13, p. 386-388, & Ch 14, p.405-409
Campus Resources
Review of Campus Resources (Calendar of Events brochure)
Learning Styles
Due: Academic Integrity Assignment
Ch. Introduction, p. 16-26,28-30
Ch 1, p. 36-39, 51-52, 54-55
Learning Styles Inventory (packet, p.187-191)
Left-Brain or Right-Brain (packet, p.195, 196)
Goal Setting
Activity: Where will you be 5 years from today? Video
Ch 15, p. 453-459, 462-474
Ch 2, p. 71-73 (the exercise 9 & 10)
Writing SMART Goals (packet, p. 91-92)
Active Goal Setting (packet, p. 93)
Time Management
Activity: “Time waits for no one” video
Time Management Strategies (packet, 183-184)
Evaluate Your School/Work & plan Your Schedule
(packet, p.201-202)
Your Best Time of the Day (packet, p.193,194)
Time Monitor-How do you Spend Your Time? (packet, p.197)
Time Wasters (packet, p.199)
Time Management
Ch 2, p.74-96
Fixed Commitment (packet, p. 175)
Lifeline (packet, p. 101) –Discussion Time Planning Exercise (packet, p.177,178)
& Sign-up Sheet
ABC Daily To-Do List (packet, p.179,180)
(Time Management Portfolio; review, packet, p.185)
Money
Ch.10, p.296-297, 304-305, 314-315.
Guest Speaker
(packet, p.66-71,73,75)
TED TALKS VIDEO or SuzyOrman
Money
Quiz #1 (Integrity, & Ch.1, 2,10)
Lifeline Presentations
Dave Ramsey. Online Budgeting
http://www.daveramsey.com/tools/budget-lite/
Week 5
9/27
Week 6
10/4
Lifeline Presentations
Personality Type
(Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
Exploring Major & Career
Due: Lifeline Presentation
Personality Type (packet, p.17,18)
Personality Type (packet, p.19)
16 MBTI Typologies Handout
Research a Career-Discussion (review packet,p.21)
O.Net to research a career
Guest Speaker
Week 7
10/11
Exploring Major & Career
Guest Speaker
Educational Planning
(College Catalog, GE, Electives)
(Transfer, AA degree, Certificates)
How to choose a transfer school?
Strategies for transferring
Exploring Major & Careers Projects (packet, p.23)
Bring Educational Major & Career Project (packet, p.23-26)
Review the Educational Plan-Direction (packet, p.35)
*note: bring a pencil, Major & G.E. Sheets
Things to Do to Help You Choose a Major (packet, p.37)
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Educational Planning
Week 8
10/18
Week 9
10/25
Week 10
11/1
Educational Planning /
Transfer Considerations
(Packet, p. 38)
Library
Reading/ Notes
Library Project MLA Style Bibliography (packet, p. 5-6)
Questions to ask about source of information (packet, p.31)
Ch. 4 (p.127-132; Phase 1,2,3)
Textbook Reading & Study Strategy (packet, p.155-169)
Ch 4(p. 139-145)
Group Presentation-Discussion
(packet,p.123-125)
Reading/ Notes
Ch. 5 (p. 155)
Reading/ Notes
Test/Study Skills
Week 11
11/8
Ten Steps to Giving Great Speeches
Group Activity
(Time with your group)
Week 12
11/15
Week 14
11/22
Week 15
11/29
Week 16
12/6
Week 17
12/13
Due: Long Term Project (packet, p.181,182)
Due: Time Management Portfolio (packet, p.185)
Ch. 6
Ch 16, p. 490 (Setting up a good study environment)
Study Skills (packet, p. 111)
Quiz #2: Ch.4,5,&6
Due: Research a Career (packet, p.21)
Review Oral Presentation-Directions (packet, p.125,126,127-134)
Due: Educational Plan
Identifying Priorities
Campus Resource Presentation
Due: Campus Resource Presentation (packet, p.124-134)
Campus Resource Presentation
Campus Resource Presentation Presentations
Health/ Stress
Ch. 11
The Power of Sleep (packet, p. 223) STD’s (packet, p. 219-221)
Stress (packet, p. 231) Guest Speaker Nurse
Quiz #3. Ch.11
Presentation
Meet a Professional Presentation
No Class: Campus Close
Exam
Exam
Due: Library Project
Build An Irresistible Resume
SOL Questionnaire
Ch12, p.366-368
Assignment: Search a dream job on “Indeed.com,” what skills, education,
technology were required? Print job, and include 1 page write up
Start Building Your Network
Due: Extra Credit
Ch.12, p.369-371
LinkedIn
Last Day of Class: Special Project
Attendance is mandatory
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GRADE MONITOR
1.
TOTAL #1
2.
=
(670 POINTS
POSSIBLE)
QUIZZES AND STUDY CARDS/NOTES
Quiz #1: Chapter 1,2,10, Academic Integrity
Quiz #2: Chapter 4,5,6
Quiz #3: Chapter 11
TOTAL #2
3.
Point
Value
70 points
100 points
150 points
100 points
100 points
150 points
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
Academic Integrity
Life Line Presentation (packet p. 101)
Time Management Portfolio (packet p185)
Research a Career (packet, p.21)
Educational Plan (packet)
Exam
HOMEWORK/ PRESENTATION
Student Information Sheet
Long Term Project
Success Analysis
Library Project
Learning Style Inventory
Campus Resource
Fixed Commitment Calendar
Meet a Professional
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Points
Value
20 points
20 points
10 points
(50 POINTS
POSSIBLE)
Received
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Due Date
9/6
9/20
10/17
11/1
11/8
12/6
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Received
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Value
Received
5 pts
40 pts
10 pts
40 pts
5 pts
45 pts
5 pts
30 pts
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TOTAL #3 = (180 POINTS POSSIBLE)
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TOTAL #1 _______ + TOTAL #2 _______ + TOTAL #3 _____ ___ + PARTICIPATION _________ +
(100 POINTS POSSIBLE)
EXTRA CREDIT _________
Class Grades:
= TOTAL CLASS POINTS _______________
900 – 1000 points
800 -- 899 points
700 – 799 points
600 -- 699 points
< 600 points
=
=
=
=
=
A
B
C
D
F
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Extra Credit Opportunities
• Write “Extra Credit” on the page – so that it is clear that the assignment is extra credit.
• Extra Credit Assignments are due no later than 12/6/13.
• No more than 70 points may be earned by extra credit.
• All extra credit assignments must be typed.
• Each activity may only be completed once. (Unless otherwise noted.)
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Meeting with a representative from another college during the current semester. These meetings can be
scheduled in the Transfer Counseling Office. Meeting schedules can be found on the Transfer Center website.
Everything must be completed as on the Meet with Your Professor assignment on page 15 of your Student
Packet under Section 3 “Various Assignments.” Follow this format. 20 points
2. Attend the College Fair. Write an "Awareness and Action Statement" about what you gained from this event.
Make a copy of the form on page 37 of your supplemental packet to use in completing your write-up.(10 points)
3.
Join a club or other campus organization. Write an Awareness and Action Statement describing the club, how
you are benefiting from membership and what you will do as a member. Use the format on page 9 of your
Student Packet under Section 3 “Various Assignments” to complete this write up. 10 points
4.
Attend any activity offered in the Student Services Calendar. Write an Awareness and Action Statement about
what you gained from it. Use the format on page 9 of your Student Packet under Section 3 “Various ssignments”
to complete this write up. Attach the cut-off from the brochure with the signature of the presenter to your
paper. 10 points
5.
Meet with a tutor on campus or one of the Counseling 20 mentors and submit proof of your completed
appointment (4 maximum). 10 points
6. Meet with a career counselor. Write an "Awareness and Action Statement" about what you gained from this
meeting. Make a copy of the form on page 135 of your supplemental packet to use in completing your write-up.
10 points
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Counseling 20 – Student Success Seminar
Student Information Sheet
Your name__________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
Phone Number________________________________ Email__________________________________
Why did you decide to take this course?___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
What do you want to learn from this course?________________________________________________
Is this your first semester at SMC?_________ If not, how many semesters have you been here?_______
Have you attended any other colleges? Please list____________________________________________
Are you currently on Academic Probation at SMC? Yes_____ No_____
How many hours will you be working this semester? # of hours: On-campus _____ Off-campus _____
Will you have family responsibilities this semester? Yes_____ No_____
Hours per week_______
How long is your commute to Santa Monica College? One way: ______________________________
Have you applied for Financial Aid? Yes_____ No_____ If ‘No’ why not? Don’t know how ____
Didn’t think about it ____ Think income too high ____ Other ________________________________
What subjects do you consider your most difficult? __________________________________________
What subjects have you done the best in? __________________________________________________
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How would you describe your academic performance overall? Unsatisfactory
Average Outstanding
How confident are you in your ability to be successful in college? Circle the number on the scale below.
Not At All Confident - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Extremely Confident
Did your math skills interfere with your success in high school classes?
Yes____ No____
Did your English skills interfere with your success in high school classes? Yes____ No____
Have you ever been diagnosed with a learning disability? Yes___ No___ When?_______________
Do you think you might have a learning disability but have not been tested? Yes____ No____
Is English your second (or third) language? Yes ______ No ______
List any activities you have excelled in or have an interest in. _____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Have you chosen a college major? Yes ___ No ____ If Yes, what major? _______________________
Have you chosen a career? Yes ___ No ____
If Yes, what career? ________________________
If No, list 2 or 3 careers you are interested in. ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
What is your educational goal? Please check all that apply:
Transfer_______
AA degree_______
Occupational Certificate_______
Don't know yet_______
Personal Enrichment_______
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Do you have other family members who have attended college? Check family members who have:
mother ____
father ____
brothers or sisters ____
Have you met with a Counselor on campus? Yes_______ No_______
If yes, Counselor’s name or location (Counseling Center, TRIO, etc.)____________________________
Do you belong to any clubs, athletic programs or special programs on campus (such as Geo Club,
Athletics, Adelante, Scholars, EOPS, etc.)? Please list:_______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Do you use a computer at home? __________
Do you have internet from home? ___________
List all of the classes you are taking this semester and the grade you predict you will get in each course:
Class Name and Number
Counseling 20
______________________________
Number of Units
Grade You Want to Get
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____________________
______________________
Please add anything you would like me to know about you or your situation or any questions you have:
Success Analysis
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1. Define Success.
2. Describe the differences in behavior between a successful student and an unsuccessful student. What do they
DO differently? Be specific (e.g. ask questions in class).
3. Who is responsible for the fact that some students are successful and others are not?
Does the school contribute to these differences? Do teachers play a role?
Parents? Friends? What role does the student play? (Answer all.)
4. What SKILLS do you think are needed to achieve success in college? (e.g. lecture note taking)
5. What obstacles do YOU need to address or eliminate in order to be successful in college?
6. What do you tell yourself about your ABILITY to learn and succeed in school?
7. How ready do you believe you are to WORK at succeeding in college?
8. What do you VALUE the most? In other words, what is most important to you, or means the most in your life?
9. What TRAITS do the best Athletes, top music artist, successful business people (CEO’s), and successful students
have in common?
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Counseling 20 - STUDENT SUCCESS SEMINAR
Instructor: Marisela Canela, M.A.
SYLLABI SIGNATURE PAGE: Student’s Copy (keep this copy attached to your syllabus)
By signing this page and giving it to my instructor, I am confirming that:
1.
I have read carefully, understand and agree with and will follow all of the guidelines, statements and
requirements stated in this Counseling 20 Syllabus;
2. I understand that the grade I earn in this class is my responsibility to earn and to track with my Grade
Monitor;
3. I understand that our class is a learning community. I will support my learning and the learning of my
classmates and instructor by coming to class prepared, participating fully and completing my work; and
4.
I commit to giving my best effort throughout the term of the course and seek out my fellow students to
support my success.
Please sign your name here: _________________________________________________
Print your name here:___________________________________________________
Today’s date__________
Please ask four of your fellow students to write down their names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to clarify
homework, find out what you missed if you are absent and to support your learning.
Classmate #1 Name (first & last):
Classmate #2 Name (first & last):
Phone# & E-mail:
Phone# & E-mail:
Classmate #1 Name (first & last):
Classmate #1 Name (first & last):
Phone# & E-mail:
Phone# & E-mail:
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Counseling 20 - STUDENT SUCCESS SEMINAR
Instructor: Marisela Canela, M.A.
SYLLABI SIGNATURE PAGE: Ms. Canela. Copy (sign, remove from syllabus and hand in)
By signing this page and giving it to my instructor, I am confirming that:
1.
I have read carefully, understand and agree with and will follow all of the guidelines, statements and
requirements stated in this Counseling 20 Syllabus;
2. I understand that the grade I earn in this class is my responsibility to earn and to track with my Grade
Monitor;
3. I understand that our class is a learning community. I will support my learning and the learning of my
classmates and instructor by coming to class prepared, participating fully and completing my work; and
4.
I commit to giving my best effort throughout the term of the course and seek out my fellow students to
support my success.
Please sign your name here: _________________________________________________
Print your name here:___________________________________________________
Today’s date__________