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SPRING SEMESTER 2018 (540) COLEGE EXPERIENCESLS 1101 SYLLABUS (meets Mon. only, 16 week version)

Instructor: Ms. Roberta B. Newman

Phone: 727-341-4713 Social and Behavioral Science. Please mention the message is for Ms. Newman.

Email: [email protected] or via Mycourses which is the PREFERRED and the best mode to use! Emailing me via mycourses using Mycourses email or your MySPC Live email. You will receive a response quite quickly. Please only use your college email accounts to send me emails or other submissions. If you use your other accounts, what you send goes to spam; I do not open spam for security reasons.

Instructor’s page link: http://web.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/newman.roberta Office hours: after class

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: Social and Behavioral Sciences Chair, Dr. Roberto Loureiro, Gibbs Campus, Social and Behavioral Science Office, SA 205; ph. 727-341-4713 Email: [email protected]

COURSE PEFIX AND NUMBER: SLS 1101COURSE NAME: College ExperienceClass # 3197Meets: Mondays onlyTime: 4:00PM-6:40PM Location: Gibbs campus; Social/Behavioral Science building in SA301APPROVED COURSE OUTLINECredit(s) 3.00Contact Hours 47.00Effective Term: Spring 2016 (510)SLS 1101The College ExperienceSocial and Behavioral Sciences DepartmentRequisites:NoneCourse Description:This course is designed to strengthen skills essential to success in college, with further applications to post-collegeplans. Included are study and test-taking strategies; effective interpersonal skills; time management techniques;creative and critical thinking skills; college services and resources; educational policies, procedures, regulations andterminology; and library resources, research strategies, and information skills for online, blended, and traditionallearning environments. Students testing into one or more college prep courses are required to take SLS 1101. 47 contact hours.

Course Topics: Please see assignments in the syllabus.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives:1. The student will demonstrate effective study, note-taking and test-taking strategies by:

a. preparing realistic and effective study plans for a variety of subject matter.b. developing effective test-taking and note-taking strategies.c. identifying the symptoms of test anxiety and strategies to manage it.d. identifying how motivation, attitudes, and theories of intelligence affect success.e. identifying situations in which different note-taking formats work effectively.f. incorporating active listening into note-taking methodology.g. identifying the variability in test taking formats.2. The student will employ computer skills beneficial to success in online, blended, and traditional learningenvironments by:a. demonstrating use of the MySPC account and its functions.b. developing use of the college-wide online learning management system and its functions.c. demonstrating study skills and strategies to enhance independent learning.d. demonstrating knowledge of the college resources to problem solve technology-related issues.e. utilizing college online resources to problem solve content-related concerns.f. explaining academic honesty as applied to the learning environment.g. demonstrating appropriate etiquette for online communication.3. The student will apply effective interpersonal communication skills that reflect a respect for diverseworldviews and cultural perspectives by:a. explaining the function of nonverbal communication in the context of academic and career settings.b. demonstrating civility through appropriate interpersonal communications with peers, faculty and staff.c. identifying active listening and examining the similarities and differences in the exchange of ideas according tocultural heritage and context.d. discussing civic awareness or civic engagement.4. The student will demonstrate knowledge of appropriate time management techniques applicable to bothacademic and lifestyle environments by:a. developing a time management plan for the session, listing exams, long-term assignments and other school andpersonal/family commitments.b. developing daily and weekly time management plans.c. developing a list of techniques to make the most effective use of available time.d. identifying the importance of understanding values in the development of goals.e. developing short-term and long-term goals.f. developing strategies for stress management.5. The student will demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills and writing skills by:a. identifying the importance of goal setting as well as the evaluation of goal identification in decision making.b. identifying common impediments to making decisions, using a variety of techniques.c. identifying alternative ways of achieving goals in decision-making situations, using a variety of methods.d. applying critical thinking and writing strategies to academic course work.e. identifying individual learning styles through various inventories and developing learning strategies based on theirresults.f. explaining the effects of mnemonics on information retrieval.g. applying techniques to strengthen memory links.6. The student will identify the various facilities, services and resources available to students at St.Petersburg College by:a. producing an educational plan through collaboration with and guidance from a academic advisors.b. completing a career assessment and developing career plan compatible with their personality, ability, and interests.c. identifying and applying career development strategies in the form of cover letters, resumes, portfolios, interviewskills, etc.d. identifying the available testing services.e. identifying the various services available through campus learning centers and information commons.f. demonstrating knowledge of college-wide special student services.7. The student will demonstrate knowledge of college culture, policies, procedures, and regulations along withan understanding of appropriate educational terminology beneficial to success in college by:a. identifying registration, class attendance, honor code, class and college withdrawal, and graduation proceduresaffecting students.b. recognizing terms and concepts relating to the college experience and culture.c. utilizing the college catalog and the student handbook as information resources.8. The student will demonstrate the ability to investigate a subject using a variety of library resources andservices by:a. completing a library orientation.b. locating materials using the library online catalog.c. locating articles using online periodical databases.d. identify terms and concepts relating to library research and services such as call number, interlibrary loan,magazine, journal, citation and database.e. demonstrating information literacy and how to prevent plagiarism.f. completing a library skills exercise.9. The student will demonstrate the ability to navigate a variety of financial literacy mechanisms by:a. identifying the college procedures for obtaining scholarship and student financial aid assistance.b. examining the variance between loan categorizations.

c. generating a functional budget plan.d. analyzing personal finances.e. explaining the impact of loan repayment interest rates.Criteria Performance Standard:In order to obtain a grade of C in this course, the student must master 70 % of the above stated objectives. Satisfactoryperformance is based on tests, quizzes, or exams; class attendance; completion of journals and exercises; andparticipation in the prescribed learning task(s)/challenge(s).

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: Keys to College Success, 7th ed. (custom edition for St. Petersburg College), 2017, by Carter and Kravits.

ISBN: 9781323763161

Approximate cost: $25.75 (Also used books when available)

MEETING INFORMATIONIn the event of a weather emergency or natural disaster that prevents students from attending class for a period of time, your instructor will email you with instructions on how to complete this course in an online modality.

Accessibility ServicesThis college abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education "solely by reason of a handicap." Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities, hearing, sight, or mobility impairments. If you have a documented disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Director of Accessibility Services on the Gibbs campus in TE 128 so that such reasonable accommodations may be arranged in a timely manner. The contact information is: Ms. Ray Hollowell, ph. 727-341-4316, [email protected]

This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future.

If you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability:

St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To

find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website: https://www.spcollege.edu/accessibility/

ATTENDANCE POLICYThis class meets ONE (1) time a week. You may accrue (accumulate) up to TW0 (2) unexcused absences before exceeding the maximum number of absences allowed.The following is from SPC Board of Trustees policy:

Excerpt from Board of Trustees policy 6Hx23-4.30  Class Attendance

All instructors’ syllabi shall reflect attendance policies that define the maximum absences or scheduled class hours based on the following guidelines:

Meeting Times Per Week                             Max. Total Absences Five (5)                                     Up to 7Four (4)                                     Up to 6Three (3)                                   Up to 5Two (2)                                      Up to 4One (1)                                      Up to 2

Exceptions to the guidelines include Science, Technology and/or Allied Health labs, clinicals or internships, and courses that provide variable or abbreviated meeting patterns such as blended, Weekend Computer Institute (WCI), express, modmester or online instruction.  However, in any case a clearly defined attendance/ participation policy shall be provided to students.

If you exceed the maximum number of unexcused absences, you will be required to withdraw yourself from the course.  Please do so through proper procedure (meeting with an academic advisor).   Your failure to withdraw yourself on or before the final withdrawal date for a grade of W (withdrawn) of 3/21/18 (Wed.) may cause you to earn a “WF” as your final grade.  Some universities interpret W’s. X’s, and I’s as F’s when calculating grade point average (GPA). 

ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION/WITHDRAWAL POLICIESEach instructor must exercise professional judgment to determine if a student is actively participating in class.   Faculty will publish their own personal participation/attendance policies in their syllabi. This policy will be used to determine grades. Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in an instructor’s syllabus will be reported to the Administration during the week following the voluntary withdrawal date (60% mark, 3/21/18 (Wed,).

This is Ms. Newman’s Participation Policy for Your class: SPC students may be withdrawn administratively for non-participation in class. Class participation requires more than occupying a seat. You must be actively attempting assignments both in class and outside of class (homework, course related activities). If a student at the 60% mark is failing the class and has not demonstrated interest in correcting the problem by turning in assignments, attending class, and if needed attending tutoring, the student may be deemed as “not participating.”Instructors will verify that students are in attendance during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn.Immediately following the 60% point (3/21/18, Wed.) of the term, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class as defined in the course syllabus. Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.” Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. However, requests submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a “WF.” Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification through their SPC email address whenever a withdrawal occurs. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTSThe homework due schedule is listed in the syllabus (which is subject to change) and more importantly the NEWS located on our SLS 1101 homepage (which is the schedule to follow). In addition, homework schedule is listed on the right side of our course’s homepage.

VERY IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE LATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is your responsibility to keep track of what assignments you did not turn in on time. You have 7 days=1 week (meaning weekends, holidays count) to send your completed assignment via the appropriate drop box. If your assignment is not submitted on or before the 7th day=1week (this is the END DATE) before 9 PM, you will receive a zero for that assignments. NO MAKE-UP work. (Zeroes can hurt your grade in this class.) The vast majority of the assignments in this class are to be typed in Word 07, Word 10, Word 13, Word 16, or rich text format (rtf), do NOT USE PDF, and sent via a dropbox in Mycourses unless told by your instructor. Those assignments that are required to be typed and those that are not typed will not be accepted. In summation: Submit via the appropriate drop box your completed typed assignments on or before 7 days=1 week before 9 PM Eastern time. If not, you will get a zero. No make-up work. Grades of zero do not build your grade and can negatively impact your grade in this course.

The “I” grade on an assignment means Incomplete. This “I” grade is when an assignment has not been done completely or is done incorrectly. (I write notes on the virtual paper listing the deficiencies. If you have questions, please ask me after class.) The assignment is put on hold until the next class date (or earlier date) by 9PM the next class date. Should this not be resubmitted (via an attached file to a Mycourses email sent to me since the drop box can only be used for one submission) in the allotted time frame, the assignment is considered not done and, therefore, becomes a zero. POLICY: EXCUSED ABSENCES http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/class_attendance.htmExcused Absences requirements:

·  Medical/illness documentation must be written on the doctor’s letterhead and signed by either the doctor or a person with authority in that practice.  Be sure the doctor’s office phone number is listed on the paper. In the event you have a prolonged illness that could cause you to exceed your unexcused absences, please inform me via Mycourses email or send me an email sent from your MySPC Live email to my college email or Mycourses email. On the first day of your return, please bring your medical documentation, so your absences can become excused absences.

·   Funeral documentation consists of the program from the service with the minister’s phone number and the obituary from the newspaper.

·   Court appearance documentation consists of the actual or copy of the subpoena or court order with your name, date, time of the court appearance.  Be sure a phone number is present for verification.

. Work related documentation consists of a note written on the company letter head that is signed and dated by your manager/supervisor with contact information.The dates for any of the above extenuating circumstances must correspond (cover) to the date(s) of your absence from our class.With the above proper documentation presented to me in a timely fashion, you will then receive an excused absence.

POLICY: CLASSROOM ATTENDANCEIt is to your benefit to attend all classes to enhance your course experience (you paid for the classes, so get what you paid for). 

You will be counted as having attended the class provided you sign the attendance sheet and stay for the entire class period.

Leaving early must be cleared in advance with the instructor.  Otherwise, if you do leave BEFORE class is over without instructor’s

permission, you will have 30 points Deducted (-30) for Each offense regardless if you have signed the attendance sheet for that day plus an Unexcused Absence.  

IMPORTANT DATES1/8/18 (Mon.) for this semester classes begin and end 4/30/18 (M.)1/12/18 (Fri.) last day to drop, receive a refund, change to audit3/21/18 (Wed.) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W”

COURSE OBJECTIVES/RESULTS1. The student will demonstrate effective study, note-taking (ch. 6 in text), and

test-taking strategies (ch. 8 in text). 2. The student will strengthen knowledge of computer skills beneficial to

success in online (Mycourses tutorials), blended, and traditional learning environments. (Course Introduction).

3. The student will apply effective interpersonal communication skills (ch. 9 in text) that reflect a respect for diverse worldviews and cultural perspectives (ch. 9 in text).

4. The student will demonstrate knowledge of appropriate time management techniques applicable to both academic and lifestyle environments. (ch. 2 in text).

5. The student will demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills (ch. 4 thinking in text and ch. 5 reading in text).

6. The student will understand the various facilities, services, and resources available to students at St. Petersburg College. (Smart Start, SLS Tool Kit, and various SPC presenters)

7. The student will demonstrate knowledge of college culture, policies, procedures, and regulations along with an understanding of appropriate educational terminology beneficial to success in college. (on going throughout the course; Quick Start, Introduction to the Course, Ch. 1 in text)

8. The student will demonstrate the ability to investigate a subject using a variety of library resources and services. (SPC librarian; Library Guide online; Library Online)

http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/acad/CourseDescriptions.php?pre=SLS&num=1101

To Stay in Good Standing at SPCYou must successfully complete 67% of the classes in which you enroll each semester. It is best to have at least a 2.0 or higher GPA

in order to stay in good standing in SPC and to be in good standing for your financial student aid.

Grading information The assignments list including changes, additions -------------60%Your attitude, improvement, class and group participation----30%Attendance --------------------------------------------------------10%

Promptness, carefully thought out, well written presentations are what contribute to earning a respectable grade on the assignments or changes in these assignments. Since the assignments are worth 60% of your earned grade in this course, please remember your average on the written assignments will not be the only factor determining your grade. The other factors are your individual and group participation as well as your attitude and improvement in class worth 30% plus attendance (as this is a face-to-face class).

Attendance is worth 10% of your earned grade . Beware: At THREE (3) unexcused absences, the student will NOT be able to achieve the percentage points assigned to grade scale below. Example to explain how this works: You will lose 10% of your percentage points when you have 3 unexcused absences. If you have a 93% grade point average at the end of the class, 10% of 93 is 9.3%=83.7% grade average. A 93% is an “A,” however; an 83.7% is a low “B”

grade average. The point is be sure to attend our class often (you can only have 2 unexcused absences), participate in class, do assignments, quizzes, tests to show your improvement to protect the grade you will earn for our class.GRADING SCALE:A=100-90%B=89-80%C=79-70%D=69-65%F=64-0%

Please Note:

***Notice:  Your COMPLETED ILP will contain ALL the classes for each semester until you graduate SPC.

The ONLY EXCEPTION is:

For those ONLY in the health sciences:  Your COMPLETED ILP will contain all the classes for each semester until you are admitted to the health field of your choice.  Once you are admitted to your health field of choice, then you will receive a health science advisor's assistance to complete your path from that point to your graduation.***

The Academic Advisor Approved Individual Learning Plan (ILP) which is worth 150 pts. + My Learning Plan (MLP when your ILP is academic advisor approved) loaded online on the My Learning Plan which is worth 75 pts. Once your Advisor Approved Individual Learning Plan is loaded on your MLP (found in MySPC), it becomes your MLP. Both the Academic Advisor Approved MLP and your MLP loaded on your MySPC is required to pass SLS 1101. It does not matter what you course average is. You are REQUIRED to do your Academic Advisor Approved Individual Learning Plan then becomes My Learning Plan (MLP) plus loading it online on your My Learning Plan (becomes your MLP once loaded on you MLP found in MySPC) to pass this course.*** Due dates for your Academic Advisor Approved Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and My Learning Plan (MLP) loaded online in your MySPC will be announced as well as look in Mycourses/News. The timeframe will be 2 weeks to complete your ILP, have your ILP academic advisor approved, and loaded on your MLP.

Again, please note: ***Notice:  Your COMPLETED ILP will contain all the classes for each semester until you graduate SPC.

For those in the HEALTH SCIENCES ONLY: Your COMPLETED ILP, which will your MLP once advisor approves, will contain all the classes for each semester until you are admitted to the health field of your choice.  Once you are admitted to your health field of choice, then you will receive a health science advisor's assistance to complete your path from that point to your graduation.***

SLS 1101 Grade Grid Spring ’18 (540) 16 wk. version M 4-6:40 class #3197Assignment Title

Keys to Success ch. #

Max. pts. Pts. earned

Turn in Date

Due Date

Notes and Comments

1 *ILP/MLPREQUIRED to pass course*

N/A 150/75=225

2 Occupational Analysis

Major assign.Ch. 12

100

3 Financial Assig. Pt.1 budget reality worksheet grid

Major assign. Ch. 11

50

4 Financial Assign. Pt.2 reality questions

Major Assign.

50

5 Student Loans. Pt. 3

Major Assign.

50

6 One Thing Intro. To Course

50

7 Take it to the Next Level

Ch. 1 30

8 Timeframes, Ch. 2 60

Goals, Old Head

9 Crit.& Practical Thinking

Ch. 4 60

10 Reading Relevancy

Ch. 5 50

11 Test Taking Ch. 8 50

12 Communicat., Diversity and Civic Engagement

Ch. 9 100

13 Handling Stress

Ch. 10 Extra Credit 60

14 Informational Interview

Ch. 12 Extra Credit 75

15 Extra Credit pts.

ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE FOR SLS 1101 Spr. 2018 (540), 16 week, M.

This Assignment Schedule and Agenda is Tentative and subject to Change. You will be notified of changes. The instructor reserves the right to change this agenda or any part of this course. The following is the tentative agenda of topics and accompanying book chapters. ***The assignments will also be listed on Mycourse News which takes precedence over what is listed in the syllabus.***

“Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.” Anton Chektov

Please note: All assignments to be turned in (reflections/essays) must be typed, unless notified to the contrary. You will send your reflection assignments in a drop box in Mycourses.***Please use any of the following formats: Word 07, Word 10, Word 13, or rich text format (rtf).Please NO PDF.***Week 1 1/8/17 (M) Introduction to the CourseBefore class due today:1. If possible, look over the syllabus before class so you have a preview of the class by looking at the syllabus and all the tabs on the navigation bar (dark blue at top of the page).In class:

1. Getting acquainted with the components of our course.2. Attend College Knowledge event.After class assignment:1. Look over Course Content/Introduction to the Course module.2. Begin to work on your One Thing Reflection Paper (see Lessons/Introduction to the course/file with dropbox is the Reflection Paper: The One Thing due on or before (ahead of time is very good!) 9:00 PM 1/22/18 (M) sent via Mycourses.

Week 2 1/15 (M) NO Class

Week 3 1/22 (M) Quick Start to CollegeBefore class due today:1. Course Content/Quick Start to College. Read the module. (Don’t fret if it doesn’t make sense, as the information will be explained in class). In class:The information in the module will be explained and your questions will be answered. Due sooner or tonight before 9: Please remember no late submissions are accepted. Get the assignment done early, do your best to give yourself the best chance to get the highest grade

One Thing Reflection Paper (see Lessons/Introduction to the course/file with dropbox is the Reflection Paper: The One Thing due on or before (ahead of time is very good!) 9:00 PM 1/22/18 (M) sent via Mycourses.

Week 4 1/29 (M) Ch. 1 The Rewards of College Before class due today:1. Read ch. 1, p. 1-272. Please have completed before class: p. 22-23 Activate Yourself.. We will do together several activities here. In class:1. Go over information in the online module2. We will do some activities in Ch. 1. Please bring your book.After class today: 1. Start writing your reflection paper using p. 22 Activate Yourself results to write Take it to the Next Level. Due 2/5/18 (M)sooner on or before 9 PM submitted to the dropbox.2. After this class take Ch. 1 online quiz. This is open book quiz. Due on or before 2/5/18 Mon. before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 1 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.

3. Reminder: For 2/12 (M) please read Course Content/Ch. 3/last file titled Pair-Think-Share and prepare what you are going to teach. Start early to give yourself plenty of time to think and prepare what you are going to teach another student.

Week 5 2/5 (M) Ch. 2 Values, Goals, and TimeBefore class today:Read Ch. 2 p. 31-55In class:1. Please bring your book and we do activities together.2. Discussion/other activitiesAfter class:1. Take Ch. 2 online quiz. Due on or before 2/12/18 Mon. before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 2 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.2. Reflection paper: Course Content/Ch. 2/ reflection paper Time Frames, Goals, and Old Head is due on or before 2/12/18 (M) submitted to dropbox on or before 9 PM.3. Reminder: For 2/12 (M) please read Course Content/Ch. 3/last file titled Pair-Think-Share and prepare what you are going to teach. Start early to give yourself plenty of time to think and prepare what you are going to teach another student.

Week 6 2/12 Ch. 3 Learning How You Learn Before class today:1. Read Ch. 3 p. 57-832. Go to Course Content/Ch. 3/last file titled Pair-Think-Share and prepare what you are going to teach another student.In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities2. Discussion3. We will do the Pair-Think-Share. You will be the student and teacher.After class:1. Take Ch. 3 online quiz. Due on or before 2/19/18 Mon. before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 3 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.

No reflection paper for Ch. 3. The Pair-Think-Share for this week.

Week 7 2/19 Ch. 4 Critical, Creative, and Practice ThinkingBefore class today:1. Read Ch. 4 p.85-113In class:

1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. DiscussionAfter class:1. Take Ch. 4 online quiz. Due on or before 2/26/18 Mon. before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 4 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.2. Reflection paper: Course Content/Ch. 4/ reflection paper Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking flowcharts is due on or before 2/26/18 (M) submitted to dropbox on or before 9 PM.

Week 8 2/26 (M) Ch. 5 Reading and Information LiteracyBefore class today:1. Read Ch. 5 p. 117-177In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. DiscussionAfter class:1. Take Ch. 5 online quiz. Due on or before 3/4/18 (SUN.) before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 5 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter. 2. Reflection paper: Course Content/Ch. 5/ reflection paper Reading Relevancy and is due on or before 3/4/18 (SUN.) submitted to dropbox on or before 9 PM.3. Extra Credit Opportunity: Feed Your Mind=Feed the Hungry Rice. Go to Course Content/Ch.5/Feed Your Mind=Feed Rice for +25 extra credit points. Due on 3/4 (SUN.) by 9 PM. Send to me via MyCourses email as an attachment

Week 9 3/5/18 No Class; Spring Break

Week 10 3/12/18 (M) Ch. 6 Listening and Note Taking Before class today:1. Read Ch. 6 p. 149-173In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. DiscussionAfter class:1. Take Ch. 6 online quiz. Due on or before 3/19/18 Mon. before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 6 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.No reflection paper for Ch. 6.

Week 11 3/19/18 (Mon.) Ch. 7 Memory and StudyingBefore class today:

1. Read Ch. 7 p. 175-203In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. DiscussionAfter class:1. Take Ch. 7 online quiz. Due on or before 3/26/18 Mon. before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 7 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.No reflection paper for Ch. 7.

Week 12 3/26/18 (Mon.) Ch. 8 Test TakingBefore class today:1. Read Ch. 8 p. 205-235In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. Discussion3. Please read these directions carefully as this is different from our usual reflection paper, including the time you are to submit this assignment, so you can get credit for your work.This completed assignment is due today at 3:30 PM in dropbox AND in class. Reflection Paper: Content/Lessons/Ch. 8 file with dropbox reflection paper: Write the Exam! DUE THIS CLASS!! Please bring to class the original test you created AND your separate answer sheet. Another classmate is going to take your test and you are going to take another classmate’s test. In order for everyone to have a chance to take a test, please bring your print outs of your test and answer sheets to class today for sure! Also, please put your test and answer sheet (yes, the test and answer sheets can both go in the dropbox) just hit Enter and new sheet comes up/when you have both sheets save as on desktop as usual for saving a file/upload as usual in the drop box in MyCourses. There will be 2 pages for this submission to the dropbox. In addition, you will be bringing 2 pages to class TODAY (1 sheet that is the test you created; 1 sheet that contains your test answers). Please put your name on both sheets and a space for the test taker’s name. DUE TODAY IN CLASS. Either you bring both your test and answer sheet today to class or NOTHING (meaning 0). Submit to dropbox due today 30 minutes before class time at 3:30 PM. Max. 50 pts. After class today:

1. Take Ch. 8 online quiz. Due on or before 4/2/18 (M.) before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 8 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.

Week 13 4/2/18 (M) Ch. 9 Diversity and Communication Before class today:1. Read Ch. 9 p. 237-261In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. DiscussionAfter class:

. Take Ch. 9 online quiz. Due on or before 4/9/18 Mon. before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 9 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.2. Reflection paper: Course Content Ch. 9/Look for Diversity and Civic Engagement. Be sure to do ALL 3 Parts of this Civic Engagement and Diversity reflection paper. Please submit the essay containing all 3 parts to the appropriate dropbox due on or before 4/9 Mon. before 9 PM.

Week 14 4/9/18 (M) Ch. 12 Careers and MoreBefore class today:1. Read Ch. 12 p.321-354 In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. DiscussionAfter class:1. Take Ch. 12 online quiz. Due on or before 4/16/17 (M.) before 9 Pm. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 12 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.

2. Location of Reflection paper/Course Content/Major Assignments/ Career Analysis is due on or before 4/16 (M ) before 9 PM submitted to the dropbox.

Week 15 4/16/18 (M) Ch. 11 Managing MoneyBefore class today:1. Read Ch. 11 p. 293-319In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. DiscussionAfter class:

1. Take Ch. 11 online quiz. Due on or before 4/23/18 (Mon.) before 9 PM. It is open book; you can use your notes; Ch. 11 PowerPoint. The chapter quizzes are unlimited tries and your highest score is your grade for that chapter.2. Reflection paper is a two-part financial assignment located in Course Content/Major Assignments/Financial Assignments/Part 1A (1B)+Part 1 B (1). Both parts of the Financial Assignments are due 4/23 (M) or sooner and before 9 PM submitted to the appropriate dropboxes.3. Please see Week 16 (below) for OPTIONAL Extra Credit (60 pts) Reflection Paper: What Stresses you and Soothing Stress. Due 4/23/18 (M) before 9 PM submitted in the appropriate dropbox.

Week 16 4/23/18 (M) Ch. 10 Wellness and Stress ManagementBefore class today:1. Read Ch. 10 p. 263-291 Some of the subject matter could be about personal health matters. In this chapter, you have the option to read about subjects that you decide are appropriate with exception of the reflection assignment.In class:1. Please bring your book for in class activities.2. DiscussionAfter class:Because of the various personal health matters in this chapter, taking the online Ch. 10 quiz is optional. If you elect to take the quiz, it is due no later than 11/27/17 (M) before 9 PM.Reflection paper: This reflection paper is OPTIONAL. You may find the information most beneficial. Ch. 10 Reflection paper: What Stresses You and Soothing Stress. Please submit your reflection in the appropriate dropbox due on or before 4/23 (M) before 9 PM.

Week ?? ?/? (M)There are tentative dates being reserved for a financial advisor to come to our class to give a refresher on financial aid options of borrowing to pay for your education. You had information about financial aid in Smart Start. By now you probably have questions/concerns about financial aid. It is imperative for you to have the correct and current information plus a thorough understanding of your financial aid package, your obligations, and your opportunities. Reflection Paper: Course Content/Major Assignments/scroll way down to the very end and look for Financial Assignment Student Loans (Part 3 of 3) ONLY. Do only Financial Assignment Student Loans (part 3) and submit to the proper dropbox. You will have advance notice about the due date. (Major

Assignments---Financial Assignments have 3 parts. You are only going to do Part 3 for this week. Later in the semester, we will be doing Financial Assignment Pt. 1 of 3 and 2 of 3.

Week ? ?/? (M)These dates are tentative for a financial advisor to come to our class and talk about personal financial wellness =meaning you have knowledge about money and that translates into control of your spending, money, and your life . When our class get dates, you will be notified in advance. 3 Major Assignments for Financial topics---don’t know due dates yet. However, you will have advanced notice and each assignment will be explained.

Please read in Mycourses/Ch.9 module/files pertaining to money .Reflection Paper: Financial Assignment, Budget Reality---Projected Monthly Expenses chart, pt. 1 of 3. +.Reflection Paper: Financial Assignment, Budget Reality or Just a Dream, pt. 2 of 3 is the accompanying assignment of Budget Reality---Projected Monthly Expenses chart, pt. 1 of 3 .

ACADEMIC HONESTYSt. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can

range from a zero on that specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting publishing information, whether

it’s from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly the

ideas are someone else’s so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are

defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior.

http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm

Code of ConductCreates a welcoming, positive learning

environment for everyone

CLASSROOM CIVILITY (Courtesy)/COMPORTMENT (Behavior)Sleeping, passing notes, talking, eating, tardiness, side conversations or engaging in behavior that is a distraction to other students and the instructor will be discussed in a conference between the student(s) andthe instructor.  If the behavior persists, the instructor will request a conference between the student(s) and Program Director or Department Chair and/or other college officials to resolve the issues.  If other students are interfering with your learning, please inform the instructor.  For the complete list of Student Rights and Responsibilities Concerning Conduct, please see the “Student Planner and Handbook St. Petersburg College.” “Each student’s behavior in the classroom or Web course is expected to contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn.  No student has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process, including the posting of inappropriate materials on chatroom or Web pages sites.The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave the classroom, lab……and to file disciplinary charges if the disruptive behavior continues.”

Examples of Incivility or Disruptive Behavior*Really unacceptable

Drawing attention to yourself if coming in late Sleeping in class Cursing* Grandstanding Violence* Threats* Feet in chairs Passing notes Talking to peers excessively and loudly Inattentiveness Eating, drinking, gum chewing (especially popping) Cell phones and text messaging Leaving class early when unexcused* Packing up belongings early Doing work for other classes Disrespect to other students and the instructor*

(many of these examples came from Ms. Judy Kupersmith, SPC/G [retired] and some from your instructor)

INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITY and STUDENT RESPONSIBILITYSTUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS:INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:Your participation in this course is critical for the learning process. You should: (1) Come to class ready to engage in meaningful substantive discussion of the issues. (2) Treat the opinions of others with respect and tolerance. (3) Complete all assignments on time and with thoughtfulness. (4) Practice academic honesty in all your work. (5) Come to class on time (with cell phones off) and plan to remain for the entire class. (6) Contact the instructor promptly if there is an ongoing problem requiring special attention.

In college, students pay tuition for the privilege to sit in the classroom and participate in lecture and class discussion. Healthy and appropriate participation is a wonderful phenomenon, promoting a positive learning environment for all (an understandable expectation for both student and instructor). In contrast, sometimes individual students choose to disengage from normal class activity and consciously decide to engage in behavior which is distracting to, and negatively impacts other students such as the students who are trying to participate normally. These negative behaviors can originate from a multitude of poor choices and are inappropriate in higher education.For example, various categories and models of personal electronics exist today – ranging from texting-enabled smart-phones, to music players with cameras and wireless Internet capability. Albeit this technology is fascinating, exciting, and personally entertaining, however, their use during class-time is ALWAYS distracting to the individual user’s classmates. When deciding on engaging in a particular behavior, please consider the result of that behavior in regard to the benefit to yourself and the consideration of others.

WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT FROM INSTRUCTOR:The instructor will establish and maintain, with your involvement and help, a safe, comfortable learning environment in which your opinions and thoughts are valued. The instructor will make meaningful assignments designed to broaden your knowledge and help improve your ability to problem solve utilizing the critical thinking skills developed in College Experience.The instructor will offer you total availability to address any concerns or issues that may interfere with the learning process inside or outside of the classroom. You can expect that the instructor will keep the course moving at a reasonable pace in order to satisfy the stated learning objectives. The instructor will respect your thoughts, opinions and questions regarding the concepts being studied in this course and will attempt – to the best of the instructor’s ability – to work with you in answering all your questions. The instructor will supply fair, honest and timely evaluation of your progress in learning the concepts outlined in the objectives for this course.

To Summarize the Instructor Expectations/Responsibilities and Student Expectations/ Responsibilities:Basic Human Rights (6Hx23-1.341) from the St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees rules state:

Instructor Responsibility:  “The College does not condone discrimination and all College personnel are expected to exercise common decency in relationships to one another and with the students the College serves.”

Student Responsibility:  “Students are also expected to exercise such common decency in relationships with one another and with the College’s personnel.”

“Rudeness is a weak imitation of strength.” Eric Hoffer, philosopher/author (1902-1983)

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM: Please review relevant college information at the following link: http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/