SYLLABUS HANDOUT
Fall 2011
COLLEGE SUCCESS STRATEGIES
RDLS 1200 7A
INSTRUCTOR
Supanie Nimchanya, BA. , MA. Ed., Ed. S.
Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – 2011FALL
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
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College Success Strategies
RDLS 1200 7A
4.5
September 7, 2011 – November 21, 2011
Monday & Wednesday 10:00 –11:55 p.m.
November 7, 2011
SOC, CON., Room 245
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Supanie Nimchanya
Adjunct Faculty Office
(402) 457-7200 ext. 8218
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Appointment only
snimchanya@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/snimchanya
Foundations for Success & Community Services
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is to facilitate and enhance student success. The student is exposed
to self discovery, learning styles, money & time management, goal setting and self-assessment
skills, and study skills; reading, note taking, test taking strategies and techniques. Upon
completion, students should be able to manage their learning experiences to successfully meet
their academic, personal, and professional goals.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
There are no prerequisites for this class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate mastery of the
following concepts:
1.
Demonstrate the ability to utilize campus services and resources.
Provide a personal definition of success and identify college and life expectations.
Develop skills in time management, budgeting and planning that lead to success in college
and life.
4. Demonstrate skills in communicating effectively and working cooperatively in groups.
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5.
Develop and demonstrate skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and reading
comprehension.
6. Develop and demonstrate the ability to use memory and reading strategies.
7. Display and demonstrate effective methods for note taking, listening, test-taking, and using
memory techniques.
8. Demonstrate effective test taking strategies.
9. Understand and demonstrate effective research skills and career planning techniques.
10. Articulate ways to apply course skills to other classes and life situations.
REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
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Keys to Effective Learning by Carter, Bishop& Kravits (6th Edition)
3-ring binder/paper folder with loose notebook paper
Planner/Agenda
Pen, pencil, highlighters
3x5 cards
Flash Drive (optional)
SOFTWARE/FILE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Metropolitan Community College uses Microsoft products as part of its standard software and
encourages students to do the same. Students may save word-processed documents for file
attachments in Microsoft Word .doc or .docx format. If software does not allow either of these,
then save files in Rich Text Format (.rtf).
CLASS STRUCTURE:
Students are expected to complete all in-class assignments, chapter project assignments,
participate in class discussions, and fully participate in group activities.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for obtaining any missed information from another student, as
information presented in class will not be re-presented on an individual basis.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
This course includes lecture, small and large group activities. There are weekly reading
assignments, in-class assignments as well as out of class assignments. The mid-term and final
exams are mandatory in order to pass the class. All assignments must be typed.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
NO late assignments will be accepted. All assignments are due at the beginning of class on
the due date. If the assignment is not completed and ready to turn in at that time, it will not be
accepted.
MAKE-UP TEST PROCEDURES:
Exams must be made up within one week of the original test date. Make up exams must be
taken in the testing center. The student must inform the instructor before the scheduled exam
time if he/she is going to be absent. Only in case of an emergency will the student be allowed
to make-up the exam.
GRADING POLICY:
Student grades will be determined by: assignments, exams, attendance, and participation.
Class Attendance & Group Activities
Mid-term & Final Exams
Assignments & Test Preps
20%
20%
20%
Success Profile Preparation & Presentation 20%
Lab (Study Plan Quizzes)
20%
Grading
A
B
C
D
F
= 90 - 100 %
= 80 - 89 %
= 70 - 79%
= 60 - 69%
= 00 - 59 %
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and
learning. Students may be asked to help the college to accomplish this objective. For example,
students may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or
assignments are required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for
assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the
College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of
instruction, as described in the course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the
work in any other manner without the written consent of the student(s).
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:
Regular attendance is ESSENTIAL to passing this course. Students who attend no class
meetings up to and including the Section Census Date published in the Class Schedule at
www.mccneb.edu/schedule/ will be disenrolled from class. There is no appeal for this
disenrollment. It is the student’s responsibility to attend class and communicate with the
instructor if students are experiencing any problems. Please Note: 3 late arrivals or early exits
= 1 absence. After 3 absences you will not be allowed back in class.
WX: After the first class meeting and through the Census Date, the instructor will disenroll (WX)
students who have never attended. The Census Date is listed under the Important Dates for the course
in the official Class Schedule at http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/.
FX: A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations will receive a final grade of FX, indicating
an absence-related failure. A student earning an FX grade prior to the end of the quarter may avoid
receiving the failing grade by withdrawing from the course before the Last Date to Withdraw from Class.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of
Conduct (http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp), which calls for responsible
and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also
show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the
confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.html.
While there are many informal situations in which people have neither the desire nor the right to
prescribe how others ought to behave, a college classroom requires a higher level of courtesy
than many people exercise in ordinary public space. Everyone in a classroom is there for the
purpose of learning, and no one should be able to deprive another person of the chance to
learn.
PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
NO cell phones or any type of communication device shall be used during class time. The
devices should be turned off prior to the beginning of a class and left off until after class is
dismissed. If there is continued use of texting by anyone, that person will be asked to leave
class. Laptops are to be used for note taking purposes only.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and
permission. If recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation from College
Disability Support Services. Permitted recordings are to be used only for the individual student’s
educational review of the class session and may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed to
others. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Student
Conduct Code.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for class work may be subject to
copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at
http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by the instructor. In response to incidents of student
dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include
receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or
dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling
Centers or at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw by calling
Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result
in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is
noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Academic Resource Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly,
supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff
members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math,
and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary,
typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Academic Resource, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student
Handbook, College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If students have a disability that may substantially limit the ability to participate in this class,
please contact a Disability Support Services Counselor located in the Student Services Office
on each campus. Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for
persons with documented qualifying disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to
request accommodations. For further information, please visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/
and/or contact Student Services.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the
Help Desk at 457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and
phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan
Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology
and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The
full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website:
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and
expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule
to enhance learning for students. Any modifications will not substantially change the intent or
objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan
Community College.
Week 1: Day 1
Introduction: Getting to know one another
Getting to know the campus resources
Pre-course Assessment
Syllabus Handout Explanation
Home works; buy text book & other materials, Metro Read: Food
Rules by Michael Pollan
And read Chapter 1 Habit for Success
Group Work Activity; why students do not do well in college
Day 2:
Register for lab & lab 1 (study plan quiz ch.1)
Chapter 1 discussion on habits & in class assignment p. 14
Group activities;
What are technical terms?
How many technical terms mention in chapter 1?
How can you adjust to this transition?
How will habits and college help you succeed?
Discussion;
what do you think about Alan?
what kind of a person does a company want to hire
as an employee?
Home work; Test Prep p. 25, Building Skills p. 22 & read Ch. 2
including multiple intelligences assessment & personality
spectrum assessment & Lab (study plan ch.2)
Week 2: Day1
Hand in Lab score Ch.1 & 2
Chapter 2 discussion on self knowledge:
Learning styles & Multiple Intelligences
Activity: Auditory test
Discussion;
How many technical terms mention in this chapter?
How will learning styles help you succeed?
What do you think about Merlette?
Homework assignment: Test prep p. 56, Building Skills p.53
Day2:
Discussion on Personality Spectrum check p. 37
Group activity; Team Building p. 55
Homework assignment: read Ch. 3 & 4, lab ch.3 & 4, Test prep&
Building Skills ch.3 & 4
Week 3:
Day 1:
Hand in lab score ch.3 & 4
Chapter 3 & 4 discussion; relations between these 2 chapters
(Time and Money Management & Setting and Reaching Goals)
In class Assignment; p. 63 What kind of Time and Money &
Management are you?
p. 82 – 83 Map out your budget
Day 2:
Activity:
Five group of food & budget
Saving (math calculation)
Internet search; MCC Library; Fergusion Career Guidance
Homework assignment: Ch. 5: read, lab , Test prep & Building
Skills
Week 4:
Day 1:
Hand in lab score ch.5
Chapter 5 Discuss the different between Critical & Creative
Thinking
Terrell’s case
Group discussion;
Fact and opinion & key words p.134-135,
137
In class Assignment;
p. 135 are you critical thinker?
p. 142 Are you a creative thinker?
p. 143 questions for creative thinking
Day 2:
Activity;
p. 140 puzzle perception & discussion
Group Discussion;
p.152, 153, 157-158
Home Work:
Week 5:
Day 1:
Ch. 6: read, Lab, Test Prep & Building Skills
Hand in lab score ch.6
Chapter 6; Discussion; Memory; how many techniques mention in
this chapter?
Group discussion p. 183 & www.quia.com Art History; matching
activities
In class assignment; p. 186-187
Day 2:
Activity; mnemonic device (visualization &association: the first 15
presidents of USA)
Lecture; general reading techniques
Activity: reading prep.
Homework: Ch. 7: read, lab, Test Prep & Building Skills
Mid-term Exam
Week 6:
Day 1:
Hand in lab score ch.7
Chapter 7; Discussion the difference between reading Print &
Online Materials
Lecture: SG3R technique & practice p.215 – 216
Day 2:
Discuss ; how to use SQ3R for online materials
Activity: online news/research; yahoo.com (list questions while
reading)
Home work: Ch.8; read, lab, Test Prep & Building Skills
Week 7:
Day 1:
Hand in lab score ch.8
Discussion & group activity; reading across disciplines (how to use
critical thinking while reading texts)
Day 2:
Activity: reading story assigned
group study performance
take a quiz and see the result
Homework; Ch. 9: read, lab, Test Prep, Building Skills
Week 8:
Day 1:
Hand in lab score ch.9
Discussion on active listening & note taking
Lecture: note taking techniques & kinds of note
Day 2:
Techniques of note taking while listening and reading
Tools for note taking and what kind of note taking that matches
Learning styles
Activity: technique of research by e-library
Practice note taking; highlighting, 3x5 cards, mind mapping,
outlining
Homework Assignment: Ch.10; reading, lab, Test Prep & Building
Skills
Week 9:
Day 1:
Hand in lab score ch.10
Lecture: Chapter 10, 11 Tests; Objective vs. Subjective
Check test samples p. 294 – 299
Day 2:
Practice test; objective test p.246
Group work activity; team Building p.306
In class Assignment; p. 301, 303 – 304
Home work Assignment: read ch.11 & 12
Week 10:
Day 1:
Discussion ch.11 & 12
Finish checking all habits for improvement
Week 11:
Day 2:
Check Profile of Success
Day 1:
Presentation
Day 2:
Final Exam; Ch. 6- 10
Post Course Assessment
Homework Assignment list;
Test Preps
Building Skills
Deadline
1. P. 25
2. P. 56
3. P. 92
4. P. 125
5. P. 159
6. P. 185
7. P. 219
8. P. 246-247
9. P.276
10. P. 307 & 331
P. 22
P. 53
P. 93
P. 120
P. 153
P. 182
P. 213
P. 243
P. 272
P. 303
Th. 09/08/2011
Th. 09/15/2011
Th. 09/22/2011
Th. 09/29/2011
Th. 10/06/2011
Th. 10/13/2011
Th. 10/20/2011
Th. 10/27/2011
Th. 11/03/2011
Th. 11/10/2011
Profile for Success List (organizational skills)
1. Syllabus (09/06/2011)
2. Pre-course assessment (09/06/2011)
3. All assignments (reading, test taking, and time management skills)
(11/17/2011)
4. Program of Studies at MCC and other college/university plan to transfer
(research techniques & resources)
5. e-library search (research techniques & computer skills)
6. Library Research on Ferguson Career search (research techniques &
computer skills)
7. Job advertisement on line and/or hard copy (computer skills)
8. Resources on campus with contact numbers (research & computer
skills)(09/08/2011)
9. Resume Bank (computer skills)
10. References list and contact (human-relations skills)
11. Post-course assessment(11/17/2011)
12. Selected excerpt from Food Rules by Michael Pollan (reading
skills)(11/17/2011)