Alto eSyllabus
Palo College
Course:
SDEV0170
Section:
026
Term:
2012 Spring
Department: Counseling
Instructor: LOZANO, ROSE
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
OfficeLocation: Counseling and Support Center - 200K
Course Title: College Success
CRN: 79207
Credit Hours:
Lec. Hrs. per wk:
1
Lab. Hrs. per wk:
0
Course Description (e-catalog):
This course is for the new student transitioning to college. Course topics include, but are not limited to: college resources, time
management, note-taking, degree plans and transfer strategies, campus culture, career exploration, and college policies and
procedures. Familiarization with these topics contributes to students personal and academic success.
PREREQUISITES, CO-REQUISITES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
None
TEXTBOOKS (including ISBN#) and REQUIRED MATERIALS/RECOMMENDED READING:
COURSE CONTENT:
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES / PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Campus Culture (College Resources)
Learning what makes our institution unique and the opportunities that are available to our students, including college resources,
programs, and services.
Success Strategies
Strategies for note taking, test taking, studying, developing personal responsibility, and managing stress, amongst other
startegies.
Personal Development (Majors/Career Exploration)
Educational goal planning, to includes degree and major information, as well as career exploration and personal assessment.
College Knowledge (Enculturation)
Expectations of college whether you are transitioning from high school or from the workforce - what makes the college
experience unique?
Assessment
Collecting, evaluating and assessing data on SDEV courses and teaching strategies.
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Palo Alto College
Course:
SDEV0170
Section:
026
Term:
2012 Spring
METHODS OF MEASUREMENT (grade requirements):
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Palo Alto College
Course:
SDEV0170
Section:
026
Term:
2012 Spring
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Attendance:
Effective Spring Term 2010, student absences will be recorded from the first day the class meets.
Regular and punctual attendance in all classes and laboratories, day and evening, is required. Students
who are absent for any reason should always consult with their instructors. Course syllabi must provide
specific information regarding attendance, including, for courses involving the internet, online activity
that constitutes attendance. Also, both tardiness and early departure from class may be considered
forms of absenteeism. In all cases, students will be held responsible for completion of course
requirements covered in their absence. Additionally, it is the students responsibility to drop a course for
nonattendance. Course instructors establish policy with regard to attendance in their respective syllabi
and may drop a student for excessive absences. Absences are considered excessive when more than
12.5 percent of the total contact hours of instruction in a semester, including lecture and lab, are
missed. For example, in a three-credit-hour lecture class, students may be dropped after more than six
contact hours of absences. In a four-credit-hour lecture/lab class, students may be dropped after more
than eight contact hours of absences. Absences are counted regardless of whether they occur
consecutively. In special programs with additional accreditation or certification standards, additional
attendance requirements may be enforced but faculty must clearly explain these policies in their syllabi.
Students who stop attending class for any reason should contact the instructor and the college registrar
to officially withdraw from the class. Students may be required to consult with an advisor or designee
before dropping. Failure to officially withdraw may result in a failing grade for the course. It is the
students responsibility to withdraw officially from a class by submitting a completed Withdrawal Form to
the Admissions and Records Office.
B. Student Responsibility for Success (Alamo Colleges Policy F.6.2): As members of the Alamo
Colleges learning community, students, faculty, staff and administrators all share the responsibility to
create an atmosphere where knowledge, integrity, truth, and academic honesty are valued and
expected. A clear acknowledgment of the mutual obligations of all members of the academic
community emphasizes this implicit partnership in fostering the conditions necessary for student
success.
In this relationship, the Alamo Colleges provides institutional policies, procedures, and opportunities to
facilitate student learning that encourage interaction, involvement and responsible participation.
Inherent in the academic climate is the expectation that students will assume responsibility for
contributing to their own development and learning. Academic success is directly tied to the effort
students put into their studies, the degree to which they interact with faculty and peers, and the extent
to which students integrate into the campus life.
I. Engagement
1. Create connections and build relationships with faculty, staff and students (visit during office hours,
join clubs and organizations, participate in student activities, etc.);
2. Stay of informed policies, procedures, deadlines and events for academic and co-curricular activities;
3. Complete all requirements for admission, registration, and payment by deadlines;
4. Apply for financial assistance, if needed, complying with all federal, state and local regulations and
procedures;
5. Meet all federal, state and local health care regulations.
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Palo Alto College
Course:
SDEV0170
Section:
026
Term:
2012 Spring
II. Communication
1. Seek guidance from faculty, advisors or counselors for questions and concerns in regards to degree
plans, major selection, academic status, grades, and issues impacting college success;
2. Develop a peer support system to identify student contacts for questions, group assignments, etc.
regarding academic and co-curricular activities;
3. Communicate with College personnel promptly regarding academic or co-curricular concerns and
assistance requests;
4. Carefully consider the information provided by College personnel and make decisions using that
information;
5. Check the Alamo Colleges Web Services regularly for emails, holds, student records, financial aid
status and announcements;
6. Submit disability documentation if seeking services and request academic accommodations in
advance of each semester.
III. Academic Success
1. Complete courses with passing grades and maintain in good academic standing (2.0 GPA) status;
2. Read and follow all syllabi;
3. Purchase textbooks and required supplies in a timely manner;
4. Attend classes regularly and on time, with as few absences, late arrivals, and early exits as possible;
5. Arrive to class with all needed materials and completed assignments for that class period;
6. Be attentive in class and actively participate as appropriate;
7. Devote sufficient time for studying;
8. Ensure integrity in all aspects of academic and career development;
9. Accurately represent ones own work and that of others used in creating academic assignments. Use
information ethically and exercise appropriate caution to avoid plagiarism on all assignments;
10. Notify faculty in advance or as soon as possible about absences and provide documentation as
appropriate;
11. Consult faculty members in advance when unable to complete projects, assignments, or take
examinations as scheduled.
IV. Self-Responsibility and Responsibility to Others
1. Maintain accurate and complete degree/certificate major selection and contact information including
name, address, phone number and emergency contact;
2. Balance personal obligations and educational pursuits. Work with a counselor / advisor to design a
realistic schedule that dedicates adequate effort to be successful in college studies;
3. Know and follow the regulations and guidelines outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and Student
Handbook;
4. Maintain respectful and appropriate behavior within and outside the classroom;
5. Ask for help when needed. Use all available resources and facilities provided by the College to
enhance the learning experience;
6. Attend scheduled advising sessions, tutorials, and other appointments. Cancel or reschedule only
with good reasons as early as possible;
7. Arrive prepared for tutorial sessions, bringing all needed materials (books, syllabi, rough drafts,
calculators, assignment sheets, etc.).
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Palo Alto College
Course:
SDEV0170
Section:
026
Term:
2012 Spring
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS:
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS:
A comprehensive final evaluation, not to exceed three hours in length, shall be given at the end of each course at
the official scheduled final exam time. Any exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the appropriate
Dean. Other evaluations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final evaluation should petition that instructor for permission to postpone
the evaluation. A student absent without permission from a final evaluation is graded "0" on the exam.
COLLEGE POLICIES:
A. All of the Alamo Colleges are tobacco free.
B. Alamo Colleges DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
Emergency Phone [phone]
General Phone [phone]
Weather Phone [phone] (For information on college closures)
C. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories
and the library.
Disability Access Statement - In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to self-identify with the campus Disability Services office. Only those
students with appropriate documentation will receive a letter of accommodation from the Disability Services office. Instructors
are required to follow only those accommodation and/or services outlined in the letter of accommodation. For further
information, please contact the Disability Services office at [phone] or visit the office located in the Palomino Center,
Room 101. If you have specific needs, please discuss them privately with your instructor.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT MATTER OF EACH LECTURE OR DISCUSSION:
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