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TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CAREER EXPLORATION CARS 1011 SYLLABUS
Instructor: Laura Holtquist
Office: WCI-104 (Counseling)
Telephone: (918) 595-8178
Email address: laura.holtquist@tulsacc.edu
Office Hours: M - F, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please call ahead before coming to campus because I may not be available. If you are already on campus, feel free
to drop by. I may not check my voice mail or email on weekends.
My Boss: Kristie Coleman, Director of Student Development, WCI-104, Telephone: (918) 595-8180
REQUIRED STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT
TCC provides free email for students. Your college email address is automatically entered in your Blackboard
courses. All communication from your instructors will be sent to this email address. You will not be able to change
your email address in the Blackboard system. The URL for the college e-mail is
http://www.tulsacc.edu/office365/students or an email link is at the top of all the college web pages.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS
None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Career Exploration Program is a self-paced, independent study experience for career planning. It will not select
a career for you, but it is designed to assist you in making a better informed, more systematic career decision ...
whether you are considering a career change, choosing a major, or wanting to find out more about yourself and
occupations.
The course is individualized to meet each participant’s needs, and appointments are made at your convenience. If
you are enrolled in Career Exploration (CARS 1011) your prescribed program must be completed by the last day of
the semester as posted on the Academic Calendar.
Some of the resources available for Career Planning include:
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Interest Inventory: The Holland Self-Directed Search is a tool that will aid you in grouping your interests
into possible occupational themes to explore.
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SIGI3: SIGI is a comprehensive, interactive software program that focuses on career decision-making
strategies based on work-related values, particularly helpful for the career changer.
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Career Abilities Placement Survey (CAPS): The CAPS consists of a battery of eight ability assessments.
Your results will be profiled into occupational clusters.
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): The MBTI was created to help people understand personal
differences and appreciate the value of those differences. The MBTI provides information about the work
environment fit, a list of career areas, and occupational choices.
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FOCUS: A computerized guidance system designed especially for the education and career planning of
today’s non-traditional, as well as traditional student.
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Career Planning Folder: As participants progress through their prescribed program they will be
assembling a personalized career planning folder. This folder will provide
information and be the
criteria for successful completion of the course.
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Job Search Skills: Assistance is available for developing job search skills, including resumes and
interviewing. Placement opportunities, both local and national are listed through
www.collegecentral.com/TulsaCC/
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Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI): This assessment analyzes 10 key study skill areas.
Results are interpreted and customized to your needs.
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Counseling: Members of the Career Services counseling staff guide the participants through the program,
interpreting assessment results, assisting with information gathering, providing guidance in decision
making and goal setting, and making referrals to other helpful resources.
EVALUATION
A variety of assignments will be evaluated periodically. Grades are not negotiable. The grade you earn is
determined by the quality and persistence of your work.
This “course” is graded with Satisfactory (S), Unsatisfactory (U), or Administrative Withdrawal (AW).
CARS 1011 may not be taken more than one time for credit.
WITHDRAWAL
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic
Calendar (http://www.tulsacc.edu/programs-and-courses/catalog-2012-2013/academic-calendar-2012-2013) for
the deadline that applies to the course(s).
If you are contemplating a Withdrawal, ALWAYS begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member
assigned to the course; there may be other options open to you. However, if you decide to withdraw, it is your
responsibility to contact the Counseling Office to initiate the Withdrawal ('W' grade). You cannot withdraw using
TED. Withdrawals, “D” and “F” grades could negatively impact your financial aid (including Tulsa Achieves).
Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F”. Additionally,
students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the financial aid recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC.
Non-attendance does NOT constitute an official withdrawal. Do not simply stop attending ANY class!
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASS CANCELLATION
When severe winter weather hits, you may assume that TCC will be open for classes unless it is announced
otherwise on television and radio stations and the TCC website. TCC does not automatically close if Tulsa Public
Schools close. Additionally, the College uses TCC Alerts to immediately contact you during a crisis or emergency;
delivering important information and notifications on all your devices (e-mail accounts, cell phone, pager,
smartphones, PDAs, etc.). When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will instantly notify you
using TCC Alerts. TCC Alerts is a free service. Your wireless carrier may charge you a fee to receive messages on
your wireless device.
Sign-up for TCC Alerts at http://www.tulsacc.edu/about-tcc/tcc-alerts.
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DISABILITY RESOURCES - EDUCATION ACCESS CENTER
It is the policy and practice of TCC to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying
students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are
available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918)
595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
COMPUTER SERVICES
Access to computing resources is a privilege. Use of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the
College’s mission of education, research, and community service. Student use of technology is governed by the
Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy
Handbook.
TCC has licensing agreements with Microsoft that allow TCC students to download and use Microsoft Office
software for free during their tenure as TCC students. For technical support, known as TCC Client Services, call
918.595.2000.
FREE TUTORS
Students may find help with reading, writing, math, science and study skills by visiting the professional tutors
located in the West Campus Technology Learning Center. This service is offered to students free of charge.
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE
TCC is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order. This order prohibits smoking or
the use of any tobacco products in all of its agencies and instrumentalities including, but not limited to: college
vehicles; property leased, rented, or owned by TCC; all grounds, buildings, facilities, parking lots; and all locations
conducting TCC classes. Campus Police are responsible for ensuring compliance and violations may be addressed
with a citation.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog and the TCC Student
Code of Conduct. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu.