1 Instructor: Dave Caldwell
Office: CTC 216 Class Location: CTC 318
Email: via Canvas messages/inbox Credit Hours: 2.0
College Essentials: Introduction to Clark is a course for new students, focusing on making a successful transi- tion to college life. Topics include goal setting, personal management skills, developing an academic plan, de- veloping cultural competence and communication skills, career exploration and financial literacy, and an in- troduction to student resources at the college.
The course will be taught to focus on technology usage, individual and collaborative work and will utilize online and on campus activities. The class is designed for you to demonstrate the ability to utilize the re- sources within the Clark College system and a working knowledge of the student processes and policies.
This course has no prerequisites and is required for students pursuing an General AA Transfer degree. It counts toward general elective or Human Relations credit (see Program Worksheet) for students pursuing a Professional/Technical degree. College 101 does not have a course textbook and all course materials are available on Canvas.
Course Outcomes Assessment of Course Outcomes
Describe campus resources, including Career- Services and Clark College
Libraries, and their relationship to student success.
Career Services Assignment Library Self-Guided Tour Final Project
Utilize Clark College technology. Canvas Profile Assignment ePortfolios Assignment Registration Date Assignment Develop a two-quarter educational plan that
works toward academic goals and increases understanding of the Academic Advising pro- cess.
Academic Advising Assignment
Define and discuss introductory concepts of power, privilege and inequity.
PP&I Readings, Discussion and Quiz
Identify and apply personal learning styles and associated learning strategies.
Smarter Measure Assessment Smarter Measure Action Plan Apply introductory understanding of financial
literacy to personal budgeting and college funding options.
Financial Literacy Assignment
COLL 101 College Essentials: Introduction to Clark Mon/Wed, 9;00-9:50am, fall 2017
SUPPORT & POLICIES:
Classroom Conduct: I support a college learning environment that serves adults who are respectful of all students’ goals in higher education. In an effort to create this environment for everyone, we will create a Class Agreement together. As well, I ask that you arrive on time and stay until the end of class. If you can- not attend class, please email me and let me know. I also ask that you refrain from side-conversations dur- ing class; particularly when a classmate is speaking.
Electronic Device Policy: During class, cell phones, computers, or other electronic devices may be used during class sessions only as a resource for the class, as permitted by the instructor. Any other use of elec- tronic devices is not permitted.
Academic Honesty and Plagiarism: Visit the Clark College Student Code of Conduct webpage. This docu- ment refers to appropriate behavior in the classroom and on campus. The most directly relevant to the classroom include the following: “Academic dishonesty” refers to “plagiarism, cheating on classwork, fraudulent representation of student work product, or other similar act of academic dishonesty.” Please ensure that you are representing your own coursework. “Disruptive, abusive, or bothersome conduct”
refers to “disorderly or abusive behavior which interferes with the rights of others or which obstructs or disrupts teaching, research, or administrative functions.”
Non-discrimination Policy: Clark College affirms a commitment to freedom from discrimination for all members of the college community. The college expressly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of: Race, color, national origin, disabled veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender iden- tity, creed, gender expression, Vietnam-era veteran status, religion, marital status, and presence of physi- cal, sensory or mental disability. The responsibility for, and the protection of, this commitment extends to students, faculty, administration, staff, contractors, and those who develop or participate in college pro- grams. It encompasses every aspect of employment and every student and community activity.
Accommodations / Disability Support Services: Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability. Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates reasonable accommoda- tions for students with disabilities and/or temporary health conditions (could include a temporary injury or pregnancy). Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Disability Support Services office as soon as possible to better ensure that ac- commodations are implemented in a timely manner. All accommodations must first be approved through Disability Support Services. Disability Support Services is located in PUB 013, which is on the lower level.
For an appointment or information, please visit www.clark.edu/dss or contact 360-992-2314 (voice) or 360- 991-0901 (video phone) or email [email protected].
The Academic Early Warning System: The Academic Early Warning (AEW) system may be used to let you know if there are concerns about your academic performance early enough to give you time to improve. If AEW is used to let you know what you need to work on, you will receive an email explaining the concerns along with a list of free campus services that can assist you; you may also receive follow-up from support staff, who will offer to help. As not all instructors will use AEW, it is your responsibility to be aware of how you are progressing in your classes.
EVALUATION:
Attendance: Attending class is an essential component of success in college. Class discussions and activities cannot be made up if you are absent. Each class attended is worth 2 points toward your final grade.
Assignments: Details — including instructions and due dates — about each of the following assignments are available in the Canvas Course Shell.
Goals paragraph 15 points
Create Canvas Profile 10 points Explore ePortfolios 10 points
Campus Engagement 15 points
Title IX Training / Quiz 10 points Academic Advising Assignment 30 points
Registration Time 10 points
Smarter Measure Assessment 30 points Smarter Measure Action Plan 10 points Avoid Plagiarism Quiz 15 points Library Self-Guided Tour 15 points Your Life Paragraph 15 points Career Services Assignment 15 points Financial Literacy Assignment 15 points
Find a Scholarship 10 points
Power, Privilege &Inequity Quiz 30 points
Final Project 40 points
Attendance Points 40 points
Total Points 335 points
Grading and Feedback: Assignments are graded and feedback is offered within one week of submission. All feedback is available by clicking on “Grades” in the course shell on Canvas. If your personal settings include notifications, Canvas notifies you when new grades and feedback have been posted. You then go to “Grades,”
find the assignment, and click on the icons to see rubrics and comments. You are also able to communicate with your instructor in the feedback windows by clicking “Comments”.
Late Assignment Policy: Assignments will not be accepted more than one class period late, without prior ar- rangement. For the class that the assignment is late, 20% of the possible points will be deducted.
Grading: Grades will be calculated according to the following grading scale. You may access point require- ments for each assignment in the grade book or any of the specific buttons in the course navigation menu on the left of Canvas. I encourage you to always check your scores to monitor your quarterly progress.
A 100% to 94%
A- <94% to 90%
B+ <90% to 87%
B <87% to 84%
B- <84% to 80%
C+ <80% to 77%
C <77% to 74%
C- <74% to 70%
D+ <70% to 67%
D <67% to 64%
D- <64% to 61%
F <61% to 0%
LECTURE ITINERARY
Week Date In-Class Topic Schedule Assignment(s) Due In Class Assignment(s) Due Online Wk 1
Sept25 Introductions & Course Overview
Sept
27 Syllabus Q & A
Wk 2 Oct 2 Canvas Overview
Oct 4 CTC & Main Campus Overview 1.3 Canvas Profile
Wk 3 Oct 9 ePortfolio, Academic Goals & Pathways 1.4 Goals Paragraph
Oct 11 Academic Advising (Guest Speaker) 1.5 ePortfolio
Wk 4
Oct 16 Connecting Advising with Career Services 3.2 Academic Advising, 3.3 Registration Date Oct 18 Career Services (Guest Speaker: Cath
Keane) 4.3 Life Paragraph
Wk 5 Oct 23 Smarter Measures - Time Management 4.4 Career Services Assignment
Oct 25 Smarter Measures - Learning Styles 5.3 Smarter Measure Action Plan 5.2 Smarter Measure Assessment
Wk 6
Oct 30 Student Rights & Responsibilities
Nov 1 Title IX Review 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, See Student Rights & Responsibility
Module
Wk 7 Nov 6 Financial Literacy: Budgeting 7.3 $ALT Assignment
Nov 8 Financial Literacy: College Funding 7.4 Find A Scholarship
Wk 8 Nov 13 Library Overview
Nov 15 Library Cont. 8.4 Library Self-Guide Tour (due by midniight)
Wk 9 Nov 20 Campus Engagement. Begin PPI 2.3 Campus Engagement
Nov 22 NO CLASSES: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Wk 10
Nov 27 Power, Privilege & Inequity 9.4 PPI Quiz (due by midnight)
Nov 29 Game Show
Wk 11
Dec 4 Final Project Discussion
Dec 6 Course Wrap-Up
Wk
12 Dec 13 Final Project Sharing 10.1 Final Project
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