COURSE SYLLABUS
SLS 1501
COLLEGE SUCCESS
WebCT Course
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PRINT-OUT THIS SYLLABUS AT THE START OF THE TERM
INSTRUCTOR:
Vicki Schnurr, Counselor, Dale Mabry Campus, HCC.
Office Phone 253-7313 (Voice Mail)
email: schnurrv@yahoo.com
Office Location - Student Services Bldg – Room 212
On-Line Office Hours 9:00pm-10:00pm Friday, Sunday, Tuesday
Conference by Appointment. Mailing address: Vicki Schnurr, HCC,
PO Box 30030, Tampa, FL, 33630-3030.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide an opportunity to learn and adopt
methods necessary to achieve success in college. Topics will include
study techniques, communication skills, time planning, critical
thinking, health issues, community and campus resources, managing
personal and relationship issues affecting many college students. The
focus will be on the practical application of each topic.
PREREQUISITES: NONE
INSTRUCTIONAL
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
Discuss how the student is responsible for their experience in college
and describe ways they can create a successful and rewarding adventure at
college.
2.
Describe and utilize a mode of communication that is accurate in sending
and receiving information, that facilitates listening, and that is effective in
interaction with friends, family, roommates and/or instructors.
3.
Examine and prepare for personal issues that face many college students
including budgeting money, substance abuse, health related practices and
personal relationships.
4.
Match resources that are available on campus and in the community that
can assist students with personal issues listed above. Topics will also
include library research, course changes, employment, financial aid,
independent study, discrimination and other social issues.
5.
Describe and discuss different procedures for planning, monitoring and
managing time.
6.
Discuss different procedures for focusing attention on the task at hand
such as reading, listening, taking notes, typing or taking examinations.
7.
List guidelines for creating effective plans that contribute to success.
IMPLEMENTATION
OF OBJECTIVES:
1.
Text and Reference Materials
(a) Becoming a Master Student, 11th Edition by David B. Ellis.
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Method of Presentation
(a) Web CT format, requires Internet access.
(b) On-Line Exercises, Individual and Group Format.
© Schedule On-Campus meetings, advance notice provided.
Alternate WebCT Log-on Address:
http://webct.hccfl.edu:8900/webct/ticket/ticketLogin?action=print_login&request
_uri=/webct/homearea/homearea%3F
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EVALUATION
CRITERIA:
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Thirty-three Discussion Boards Posted On-Line
330 point total.
Students are required to “reply to” at least one
other students posting in 10 discussion boards
Post students name in reply to.
100 point total.
Eight On-Line Module Tests at 15 points per
120 point total.
Three Projects required:
- 32 Day Commitment
100 point total.
- Nutrition Exercise
100 point total.
- MEP - Each student will develop My
Educational Plan. Guidelines are in the course
Module.
150 points
Final Exam, On-Line.
100 points
On-Campus attendance is required for the dates
indicated in the Course Syllabus. Missing the
mandatory first class will result in a 100 point
deduction. There is no make-up date for a late on-line
final exam submittal.
Assignments must be completed by the due date listed in the course
syllabus. Late assignments will be reduced by 50% of the point total
if completed within two weeks of the assigned due date. Project more
than two weeks late will not be accepted or graded.
Grading Scale: (points)
1000-900=A
899-800=B
799-700=C
699-600=D
599-0=F
LAST DAY TO DROP is 01/18/08
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW is 03/13/08
Course Policies and Procedures
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Any student found to have submitted another person’s work for credit, or who is
observed cheating on an examination will receive a grade of F for the course and will
be removed from that course for the remainder of the term enrolled.
Incomplete Grades
The College policy will be followed for incomplete grades. Students must meet the
criteria listed in the College Catalog or Student Handbook to apply for an incomplete
grade.
Class Disruptions
Students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct listed in the College’s
Student handbook. Cell phones and pagers should not ring in class. Any student who
disrupts a class will be asked to leave the classroom, a second occurrence will
result in the removal of the student from the course with a grade of “F.” No
children or visitors are allowed in the classroom.
Request for Accommodation
The Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, Rm 208, Student Services
Building (DMC) will coordinate any special needs a student might have while attending
the course. Student’s with special needs will be provided with the necessary
documentation which the student is required to provide to the course instructor.
The phone numbers are 259-6035 and 253-7526 (TTD). The student must contact this
office prior to requesting special accommodations from the instructor.
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Course Policies and Procedures
Academic Appeals
Students must adhere to the standards of academic performance established in the
course syllabus, course outline and addendum to the course syllabus. Students should
first ask the instructor if an error in grading has occurred. If the grade remains
in dispute, the student may contact the Academic Dean, Dr. Mary Bendickson for an
appeal. No change of grade will be made without the approval of the course
instructor or Campus President.
Course Outline - Assignments
Making Transitions and First Steps
Module 1 Opener
On-line Video Exercise 1
32-committment start
Textbook Exercise #1
On-Line Exercise #1
On-Line Exercise 2
Textbook Exercise #2
Due Date Friday Jan 18th at 12:00 Midnight
Textbook Exercise #3
Module 1 Topic Case Study
Module 1 Case Study Reflective Journal
On-line Audio - Ideas are Tools
Power Process Article: Ideas are Tools - Read this passage only.
Module 1 Emotional Intelligence Scenario
Module 1 Test
Due Date Friday Jan 25th at 12:00 Midnight
Time
Module 2 Opener
On-line Video Exercise - Planning Sets You Free
Textbook Exercise #4
On-Line Exercise #3
Module 2 Case Study Reflective Journal
Textbook Exercise #5
Due Date Friday Feb 1st at 12:00 Midnight
Textbook Exercise #6
On-Line Exercise - Lifeline
Textbook Exercise #7
On-line Audio Exercise - Be Here Now
Power Process Article: Be Here Now - Read This Passage Only
Power Process Case Study: Be Here Now
Power Process Case Study: Be Here Now Reflective Journal
Module 2 Emotional Intelligence Scenario
Module 2 Test
Due Date Friday Feb 8th 12:00 Midnight
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Course Outline - Assignments
Memory
Module 3 Opener
Did You Remember?
Textbook Exercise #8
On-Line Exercise #4
Textbook Exercise #9
Textbook Exercise #10
On-line Audio Exercise “Love Your Problems”
Power Process Article: Love Your Problems- Read This Passage Only
Power Process Case Study: Love Your Problems
Power Process Case Study: Love Your Problems Reflective Journal
***Nutrition Exercise***
Module 3 Test
Due Date Friday Feb 15th at 12:00 Midnight
Reading
Module 4 Opener
Textbook Exercise #11
On-line Video Exercise - Muscle Reading
Textbook Exercise #12
On-Line Exercise #5
Textbook Exercise #13
Module 4 Case Study Reflective Journal
On-line Audio Exercise - Notice Your Pictures and Let Them Go
Power Process Article: Notice your Pictures, and Let Them Go- Read This Passage Only
Power Process Case Study: Notice your Pictures, and Let them Go
Power Process Case Study: Notice your Pictures Reflective Journal
Module 4 Test
Due Date Friday Feb 22nd at 12:00 Midnight
Reminder – Nutrition Due Now
*** My Educational Plan**** – Start NOW!!
DUE March 21st - SEE ADVISOR NOW – RM 237
Notes
Module 5 Opener
Textbook Exercise #14
On-line Video Exercise – Notetaking
Textbook Exercise #15
On-line Video Exercise - Strategic Learning
Textbook Exercise #16
Module 5 Case Study Reflective Journal
On-Line Audio Exercise - I Create It All
Power Process Article: I Create it All- Read This Passage Only
Power Process Case Study: I Create it All
Power Process Case Study: I Create it All Reflective Journal
Module 5 Test
Due Date Friday Feb 29th at 12:00 Midnight
Reminder
*** My Educational Plan****
DUE March 21st
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Course Outline - Assignments
Tests
Module 6 Opener
On-line Video Exercise - Test Taking Strategies
On-Line Exercise #6
Textbook Exercise #17
On-line Video Exercise - Stress Management
Textbook Exercise #18
Module 6 Case Study Reflective Journal
Textbook Exercise #19
On-line Audio Exercise - Detach
Power Process Article: Detach- Read This Passage Only
Power Process Case Study: Detach
Power Process Case Study: Detach Reflective Journal
Module 6 Test
Due Date Friday March 28th at 12:00 Midnight
Thinking
Module 7 Opener
On-Line Exercise #7
Textbook Exercise #20
Textbook Exercise #21
Textbook Exercise #22
Module 7 Case Study Reflective Journal
On-line Audio Exercise - Find a Bigger Problem
Power Process Article: Find a Bigger Problem- Read This Passage Only
Power Process Case Study: Find a Bigger Problem
Power Process Case Study: Find a Bigger Problem Reflective Journal
Module 7 Test
Due Date Friday April 4th at 12:00 Midnight
Communication
Module 8 Opener
On-line Video Exercise - Choose Your Conversation
Textbook Exercise #23
Textbook Exercise #24
Textbook Exercise #25
Textbook Exercise #26
Due Date Friday April 11th at 12:00 Midnight
On-Line Exercise #8
Textbook Exercise #27
On-Line Exercise #9
On-line Audio Exercise - Employ Your Word
Power Process Article: Employ Your World
32-commitment follow-up
Module 8 Test
Due Date Friday April 18th at 12:00 Midnight
No late work accepted after the module 8 due date.
Final Exam – On-Line - Due Midnight April 25th
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For your own Interest – NOT REQUIRED, these additional modules are on the WebCT site for you use.
Diversity
Module 9 Opener
On-line Video Exercise - Bias Awareness Tape 1and 2
Module 9 Topic Case Study
Module 9 Case Study Reflective Journal
Power Process Article: Choose Your Conversations and Your Community
Power Process Case Study: Choose Your Conversations and Your Community
Power Process Case Study: Choose Your Conversations and Your Community
Reflective Journal
Module 9 Emotional Intelligence Scenario
Technology
Module 10 Opener
Module 10 Topic Case Study
Module 10 Case Study Reflective Journal
Power Process Article: Risk Being a Fool
Power Process Case Study: Risk Being a Fool
Power Process Case Study: Risk Being a Fool Reflective Journal
Module 10 Emotional Intelligence Scenario
Health
Module 11 Opener
Module 11 Topic Case Study
Module 12 Case Study Reflective Journal
Power Process Article: Surrender
Power Process Case Study: Surrender
Power Process Case Study: Surrender Reflective Journal
Module 11 Emotional Intelligence Scenario
What's Next
Module 12 Opener
Module 12 Topic Case Study
Module 12 Case Study Reflective Journal
Power Process Article: Be It
Power Process Case Study: Be It
Power Process Case Study: Be It Reflective Journal
Module 12 Emotional Intelligence Scenario
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First Class Assignments
Welcome to your College Success Class. Before you leave class today make sure you
have completed each of these assignments.
1. Go to the Discussion Board #1, and post to the class what your 32 day
commitment is going to be.
2. Go to Mail, and mail to your instructor, Vicki Schnurr, the time of day and what
days you are going to work on this class. This should add up to at least 4 hours a
week.
Example: I will work on this class Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday
from 12 to 1 each day.
You must tell me the times each day, and the days in order to complete this
assignment. If you change your mind during the semester, you must email and tell me
when you are going to do your work each week. This will help you commit to doing
your work.
3. I want you to go to the Discussion Board #1 and reply to someone’s 32 Day
commitment and Post the Students name in Subject.
4. Go to Mail, and mail to your instructor, Vicki Schnurr,
What do you hope to get out of this class???
5. Go to Mail, and mail to one your classmates
Tell your classmate something about yourself
Have a good semester and I hope you enjoy Becoming a Master Student
Getting Started on WebCT
Go to www.hccfl.edu on the internet.
Click on MyWebCt at the bottom right of the HCC Homepage.
Add the WebCt page into your Favorites (Bookmarks in Netscape)
Your ID is Your First Initials of your First Name, Your First Initial of you Last Name and your 7 digit
student ID number.
Your password is your 6-digit birth date, June 11, 1982 would be 061182.
Click on your SLS 1501 Class in WebCt.
Preparing Your Computer for SLS 1501 – College Success on WebCt
Download Latest Versions of Other Software and Players
1. Download the latest versions of the other software. Copy and paste links to address or CTRL +
click on link.
a. Real Player:
http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=softwaredl.real.com&dc=821820819&f=windows/RealPl
ayer10-5GOLD_rs.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_rh&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_rh
b. Macromedia Flash:
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash
c. Shockwave:
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi
d. QuickTime:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/win.html
e. Adobe Acrobat Reader:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
f. Microsoft PowerPoint or PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint on your
computer).
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=428D5727-43AB-4F24-90B7A94784AF71A4&displaylang=en
2. You should be ready to start the class. Begin with Course Modules.
Adjusting Your Internet Explorer Security Settings
Internet Explorer has security settings that may conflict with WebCT. You can adjust your Internet
Explorer Security Settings as follows:
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click on Tools at the top of the screen.
3. Click on Internet Options
4. Click on the Security Tab at the top of the screen
5. Click on the Custom Level button toward the bottom of the screen
6. Scroll down to Miscellaneous
7. Look at the Access data sources across domains buttons
8. Click on the Enable circle, it should turn green when active
9. Scroll down to Navigate Sub-Frames across different Domains Heading
10. Click on the Enable button
11. Scroll down to Scripting of Java Applets Heading
12. Click on the Enable button
13. Click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen
14. Click on Yes when asked to change the security settings
15. Click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen (or use Apply if OK is not highlighted)
16. Exit Internet Explorer and start WebCT.
Additional Help can be found at the WebCT Homepage:
http://www.hccfl.edu/moats/WebCTUploadIssues.htm