Santa Ana College

Counseling 107 – The Freshman Experience

Fall 2018

 

Days/Dates:         Tues. & Thurs.(08/27/18 – 12/20/18)                 Section Number: 54536

Time:                    10:20 am – 11:45 am                                                        Location: I-109

Instructor:            Evani Chavez, Counselor                                               Office Hours: By appointment              

Email:                   Chavez_Evani@sac.edu                  

 

Course Description

This course is designed to help you successfully transition into higher education. The goal is to help you acquire the necessary skills that are crucial for academic success while pursuing your educational goals. This course will expand your knowledge of study techniques and decision-making skills and help you develop strategies to increase your academic success.

 

Student Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective study skills techniques related to their learning styles, such as note-taking and test-taking
• Plan effective use of time and resources
• Learn decision-making skills and goal setting techniques to set a path toward reaching their educational goals
• Increase self-motivation and awareness
• Identify student resources at SAC
• Learn how to become a responsible group member within a collaborative learning environment

 

Required Course Materials:

The Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program is one of the Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives to improve teaching, learning, and accessibility for all learners at California Higher Education institutions. SAC is one of 20 California Community Colleges to be awarded the Implementation Phase II RFA for 2017/18. Courses designated as Zero Textbook Cost eliminate conventional textbook costs by using alternative instructional materials and methodologies, including open educational resources.

HYPERLINK "https://rsccd.instructure.com/courses/19304/files/1288633/download?verifier=N0UMnH9WRpsByQArLzYhBo2lbdW8eJZzXW1GRnGo&wrap=1" \o "CNSL107_OER_6-26-18-2.pdf" CNSL107_OER_6-26-18-2.pdf (see link in Canvas)

Day Planner, Calendar, or Organizer (highly recommended)

Three-ring binder with 5 dividers and notebook paper ( highly recommended)

Two pens, 2 pencils, and 2-3 highlighters of different colors

 

 

Important Dates

 

Sun., Sept. 9, 2018	Last day to add a class with instructor's signature or add code
Sun., Sept. 9, 2018	Last day to drop a full-semester class without a “W” grade and receive refund.
Fri., Sept. 28, 2018	Last date to file Pass/No Pass for full-semester classes
Sun., Nov. 18, 2018	Last date to drop a full-semester class with a "W" grade.

 

Class Policies

 

Attendance: Your class participation is expected and valued as it is the foundation of this course. Based on the importance of in-class discussions, group interactions, and individual exercises, attendance and active participation are critical aspects of this class and will be factored into your final grade. You are expected to attend every class, arrive on time, and stay the entire session.

Students may incur ONE absence without loss of points. More than one absence will result in a deduction of 5 points per absence.

Students with more than 3 unexcused absences will result in loss of all participation points and may be dropped from the class.

You are REQUIRED to let me know, IN ADVANCE, if you are going to be absent or late for class. You may tell me, IN ADVANCE, via email. Otherwise, it will be considered an unexcused absence.

In-class work (e.g. presentations, exams, quizzes, and group activities) cannot be made up if you are absent.

If you are absent or late to class, it is your responsibility to get missed assignments/handouts from one of your classmates.

You are expected to problem-solve with the instructor if you experience anything outside of class that is hindering or preventing you from doing well in class.

 

Drop/Withdrawal Policy: It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to officially withdraw from the course if you decide to drop the class. Students may drop and receive a “W” grade up until November 18, 2018.

 

Tardiness Policy: 2 tardies of 7 minutes or more constitutes 1 absence. Excessive tardiness will negatively affect your overall grade.

 

Electronic Devices: All electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) must be TURNED OFF and put away during class time (unless the class activity requires use of electronic devices). No texting, checking Facebook/Instagram, tweeting, or watching YouTube during class. Each offense will be noted and result in reduction of your class participation points.

 

Assignments: All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned due date (see attached tentative schedule). Late assignments will not be accepted (Exceptions will be considered if you contact me prior to the start of class informing me you cannot attend and the reason why due to an extenuating circumstance). ALL submitted assignments must be typed, unless instructed otherwise.

 

Extra Credit: Upon instructor’s approval, extra credit points may be earned by satisfactorily completing additional assignments or attending relevant workshops and/or conferences.

 

Journals: Journal assignments are a way of letting me know how you are doing in regards to the lessons we have discussed in class. Each journal is worth 5 points.

 

Respect and Confidentiality: Respect and confidentiality are very important in my class. I strictly require that you demonstrate respect for one another, especially for others lifestyles, viewpoints and ideas. Students are asked to listen and contribute in a respectful manner. Confidentiality is mandatory due to the topics shared in class.

 

Academic Honesty Policy: Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization. This includes assisting other students in acts of dishonesty, whether it is in coursework or on exams. There is absolutely NO tolerance for academic dishonesty in this class. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating will receive an “F” grade for the course.

 

Accommodations for Disabilities: Your success in this course is important to me. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) so that we can collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSPS is located in B-101, and their phone number is (714) 241-5769. The DSPS office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

 

Grading

As a student, you have control over the grade you want to earn in this course. Please record your grades of returned assignments with the space provided below, so you are always up-to-date with where you stand in the class.

 

 

CLASSMATE CONTACTS
Classmate 1	Name: ___________________________________________   Phone: __________________________________________   Email: ___________________________________________
Classmate 2	Name: ___________________________________________   Phone: __________________________________________   Email: ___________________________________________
Classmate 3	Name: ___________________________________________   Phone: __________________________________________   Email: ___________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS	POINTS POSSIBLE	MY POINTS
Semester Plan of Action	20
SAC Student Resource Presentation	50
Instructor Interview	10
Self-Reflection Journals ( 4x 5 points each)	20
Essay-Personal Statement	35
Quizzes (2 x 5points)	10
Vision Boards	40
Assist.org Major Prep or SAC Catalog Search	20
Final Exam	40
Class Participation	50
Extra Credit	TBD
Entrance Survey	20
Total Points	315
My Points ÷ Total Points Possible = MY GRADE

 

GRADING SCALE
Grade	Percentage	Points
A	90 -100%	284-315
B	80 -89%	255-283
C	70 – 79%	221-254
D	60 – 69%	189-220
F	0% - 59 %	189-0

 

 

Proposed Course Outline Fall 2018

Please Note: This course syllabus is subject to change and is an approximate list of class topics and assignments; therefore, the instructor reserves the right to make modifications if needed. Students will be notified if changes are to occur.

DATE	TOPIC	HOMEWORK Due on this date
Module 1- Week 1 Aug. 28	Welcome Class Introduction Review Course Syllabus Community Agreements
Aug. 30	Module 1-Getting the Right Start in College Sac Student Resource Assignment SAC Safety Video Collegiate Groups
Module 2- Week 2 Sept. 4	Module 2- Building Dreams and Setting Goals Dreams vs. Goals Goal Setting Semester Plan of Action	Read Module 1ps. 1-9, 24-30, 47-52 Entrance Survey Complete Journal 1 Read Module 2 text (p. 61-65)
Sept. 6	Motivation	Read Module 2 (p. 66-75) Semester Plan of Action
Module 3- Week 3 Sept. 11	Module 3-Identifying your Learning Styles and Study Strategies Learning Styles	Read Module 3 text (p. 112-126) Complete Module 3 Step 1 & 2 (p.112)
Sept. 13	Multiple Intelligences Take Assessment	Watch Module 3 video (p. 127) Complete Journal 2
Module 4- Week 4 Sept. 18	Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE)
Sept. 20	Module 4-Managing your TIme, Energy, and Money Time Management	Watch Module 4  Time Management tips (p. 209)
Module 5-Week 5 Sept. 25	Module 5-Thinking Critically and Creatively	Read Module 5 text (p. 211-229)
Sept. 27	Quiz # 1
Module 6- Week 6 Oct. 2	Module 6- Learning Online	Read Module 6 text (p. 235-244)
Oct. 4	Personal Statement : Writing an effective Statement of purpose
Module 7-Week 7 Oct. 9	Module 7-Engaging, Listening, and Taking Notes in Class	Read Module 7  text (p. 245-276)
Oct. 11	Interacting with Faculty Instructor Interview Assignment
Module 8- Week 8 Oct. 16	Module 8-Reading, Writing, and Presenting	Complete Journal 3     Read Module  8, pgs. 205-231
Oct. 18	Personal Statement	Personal Statement Draft 1
Module 9- Week 9 Oct. 23	Module 9-Developing Memory, Taking Tests Memory	Read Module 9 text (p. 341-359)
Oct. 25	Test Taking	Read Module 9 text (p. 360-374)
Module 10- Week 10 Oct. 30	Module 10-Building Relationships, Valuing Diversity	Read Module 10 text (p. 375-389)
Nov. 1	Communication and Conflict Management	Read Module 10 text (p. 390-394;395-396;398-4113))
Module 11- Week 11 Nov. 6	Module 11- Choosing a Major and Career	Read Module 11 text (p. 4115-426)
Nov. 8	Systems of Higher Education Plans A, B, C Quiz # 2	Instructor Interview Due Journal #4
Module 12- Week 12 Nov. 13	Systems of Higher Education Plans A, B, C cont. Grade Check  Extra Credit Presentation sign ups	Read Module 12 Study for Quiz #2  Extra Credit Due
Nov. 15	Module 12- Creating your Future Vision Boards   Extra Credit Presentations Quiz #2	Vision Boards due Nov. 20
Module 13- Week 13 Nov. 20	Educational Planning SAC Resource presentation sign up	Print out of Assist.org major sheet Print out of SAC Catalog Search
Nov. 22	Happy Thanksgiving - No Class
Module 14- Week 14 Nov. 27	Educational Planning	Print out of Assist.org major sheet Print out of SAC Catalog Search
Nov. 29	SAC Student Resources Group work	Personal Statement Essay Due Prepare for college research presentation
Module 15- Week 15 Dec. 4	SAC Student Resources Presentations	SAC Student Resources Presentations Prepare for college research presentation
Dec. 6	SAC Student Resources Presentations	SAC Student Resources Presentations
Module 16- Week 16 Dec. 11	Preparation for Final Exam
Dec. 13	Final Exam	Take Final Exam in class End of Course Survey ( in class)