SLSS 1000
Student Success
2015-16
Instructor
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Course
Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
The Student Success course includes two major areas designed to help you get the most out of your college
experience: (1) Strategies for Accelerated Learning teaches a powerful systems learning approach to help
you develop excellence in college textbook reading, note taking, memory, and test taking, etc. This area also
includes self-awareness, personal management, and critical thinking. (2) Connection to the college utilizes a
field trip approach to help you develop relationships within the college and participate in campus activities.
Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. There are no college prerequisites for this course.
Learning Outcomes
Practice Course Selection:
You will learn in this course how to study smarter, not harder. The best way to clearly see the benefits from
smart study is to select your most challenging college class and then try out the accelerated learning
techniques and strategies you learn on this “practice course”. Most students who consistently do this earn
A’s or B’s in their practice courses, as well as their other college classes.
Course Goals:
The primary aim of this course is to help you take control of your future by becoming a master student. As
you become involved in campus life and learn the accelerated learning strategies, you will discover your own
style that is best suited to you.
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Course Topics:
Introduction: What do you want?
1 - First Steps: Learning styles, Metacognition
7 - Critical Thinking: Decision making, assumptions, fallacies, etc.
2 - Time: Goal setting, organization, anti-procrastination, time management
Personality: Color Code
3 - Memory: Strategies, mnemonic devices, etc.
4 - Reading: Muscle Reading strategies, SELF Inventory, etc.
5 - Note Taking: Cornell Notes, mind mapping, Q cards, handwriting, etc.
6 - Test Taking: 5-Day Test Plan, test anxiety, question strategies, etc.
8 - Communication: Basic model, active listening, sending, etc.
9 - Diversity: Culture, bias, etc.
11 - Health: Diet, exercise, relaxation, stress management, etc.
Study for and take final exams
Text | Instructional Material
Becoming a Master Student 15th Edition, by Dave Ellis
Color Code, by Taylor Hartman
Assessment
Assignments for this course will be done both in and out of class. The assignments relate directly to what we
are learning. Many of the assignments can be completed along with assignments from other courses.
Simply utilize the strategy taught in this course with an assignment from another course. A successful
student responsibly completes assignments on time. Late assignments will not receive full points and are
not accepted after one week past the due date. No homework will be accepted during the last week of
class. Students can make up missed in-class assignments by completing assignments of their choice from the
chapter and topic being discussed. These assignments must be turned in within one week of discussing that
particular chapter. Any questions about assignments should be directed to the teacher as soon as possible
to avoid misunderstandings.
Exam #1: Self Awareness, First Steps, and Critical Thinking
Exam #2: Time, Memory, and Color Code
Exam #3: Reading, Notes, and Tests
Exam #4: Critical Thinking, Communication, Diversity Health
Final – Multiple choice portion
Final – Essay Portion
Department
Grading Scale
A = 100-93
A - = 92-90
B+ = 89-87
B = 86-83
2
B - = 82-80
C+ = 79-77
C = 76-73
C - = 72-70
D+ = 69-67
D = 66-63
D - = 62-60
F = 59-0
Grades and Credit
Assignments & Participation:
Quizzes - Reading:
Exams:
40%
25%
35%
You will receive the same grade for your high school course as you receive for your college course. Your
grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A low
grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
University
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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