SLS 1122 Syllabus Online Summer 2021 -2.pdf - SLS...

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Summer 202 1
SLS 1122-O
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3 credit course
“The roots of
education are
bitter, but the
fruit is sweet .”
Aristotle
Dr . Tiffany Cowart- Hughes
[email protected]
Office: Virtually
Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday : 4 :00m - 6 :00pm
Via Zoom
Required Course Textbook:
Clifton Strengths for Students, Gallup, (ISBN-13: 978-1595621252 )
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VERVIEW
:
New Student Experience is designed to help first-year students adjust to college, develop a better understanding of the
learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills. Students will choose a major, articulate a pathway to
complete their academic and career goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES OF A VALENCIA GRADUATE:
Valencia’s Student Core Competencies are complex abilities that are essential to lifelong success. This course will help you
develop and demonstrate the abilities to (1) think clearly, critically, and creatively; (2) communicate with others verbally
and in written form; (3) make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments; and (4) act purposefully,
reflectively, and responsibly.
MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Students will create a personal purpose statement that outlines and articulates their values, goals, interests, and
strengths in relation to their educational and career aspirations.
• Students will choose an academic program aligned with their educational/career goals, interests, strengths, and
values.
• Students will design an education plan that includes goals for learning and a financial plan.
• Students will apply college success skills.
• Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with diverse groups.
• Students will demonstrate awareness of college support systems.
EMAIL:
Communication between the student and the college will be through your official VALENCIA COLLEGE email address
( [email protected] ), it is your responsibility to check this daily.
CANVAS:
You are also expected to check your Canvas account regularly. You need to get familiar with Canvas, not knowing how to
use Canvas is not an excuse to miss assignments, deadlines, etc. Announcements, assignments, and grades are all posted
within Canvas.
SYLLABUS CLAUSE AND CONTRACT
This syllabus may be revised and adapted throughout the semester to better serve the needs of the class. The instructor
may assign additional reading and/or assignments as needed. Additionally, the decision to remain in this class serves as a
student's acceptance of this syllabus as a binding contract, meaning they agree with the terms set forth and the
expectations of them as members of the class.
CLASS PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE:
Any student who does not submit a graded assignment by the No Show/drop/refund deadline which is May 1 7 , 202 1 for
this course will be withdrawn by the instructor as a no-show. This will count as an attempt in the class and students will be