Course Syllabus

Course Information

Counseling 040

College Success Seminar

3-Units

Section #12455 - Fall 2021

T/Th: 11:10 am - 12:35 pm - Online via w/Live Zoom Meetings

 

Professor: Sheree Rhaburn                   

Email: Rhabursl@laccd.edu (or Canvas) (Subject: Last Name, First Name - Counseling 040)

Office Hours: Fridays - 12pm - 1pm (by appointment only; email me to schedule appointment)      

School Website: www.piercecollege.edu

School Address: 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, California 91371 

Course Description:

Pre-requisites/Co-requisites:

None

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Use time management strategies to develop a weekly schedule that supports their academic goals.
  • Identify and apply note-taking skills. 
  • Demonstrate a mastery of written communication skills in order to be successful in college level courses.

Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
College Success from  OpenStax (Links to an external site.), ISBN 978-1-951693-16-9

You have several options to obtain this book:

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

Recommended Materials:

Pierce College Catalog 2020 - 2021 http://www.piercecollege.edu/schedules/catalog/LAPC_2020-2021_General_Catalog.pdf 

Technology Requirements:

The course requires you to demonstrate basic technology skills. These may include, but are not restricted to the use of word processing, email, online search engines, and PowerPoint.

Syllabus Disclaimer:

This syllabus is tentative and changes may be necessary. A revised syllabus may be issued at the discretion of the instructor.

Course Requirements and Grading Criteria

  • Syllabus Quiz: 10 points
  • In-Class Attendance and Participation: 50 points
  • Discussions Questions: 140 points (14 @ 10 points each)
  • Assignments: 300 Points (12 @ 25 points each)
  • Chapter Tests: 300 (12 @ 25 points each)
  • Mid-Term: 100 points
  • Final: 100 points

 

Grading Scale:

Grading Scale

1,000 - 900 = A = 100% - 90%

899 - 800 = B = 89% - 80%

799 - 700 = C = 79% - 70%

699 - 600 = D = 69% - 60%

599 - below = F = 59% - 0%

Attendance:

You are expected to attend all class sessions and be on time.  Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class.

Participation:

Your involvement in each class session is expected and includes: active listening, asking/answering questions, volunteering, completing in/out of class activities, completing evaluations, etc.

Classroom Discussions:

Our course will involve classroom discussion.  It is important for every student to participate in these discussions.  At times topics may be personal, some may be emotional.  

The following are guidelines that are to be used in any discussion during the course.

  • Each person has a right to her or his own opinion.  
  • Each person has a right to be heard. (No side conversations)
  • Each person has a right to be respected.  Be aware of your own prejudices.   
  • Each person has a right to privacy.  No one is required to comment on a given topic and if a person requests confidentiality, others agree to not repeat what was said.

Course Requirements:

As in all academic courses, this course requires that you do work outside of class. In addition you will be evaluated in the following ways: attendance and participation, discussion questions, assignments, chapter tests, midterm and a final. This is a college course and you will be held to college standards. All assignments will be due by Sunday, 11:59 pm PDT.

  • No late assignments will be accepted.

Disabled Student Services and Policies:

Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS) http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/special_services/ early so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.

Academic Dishonesty Policy:

The faculty and administration of Los Angeles Pierce College are committed to the belief that honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process. The College expects students to be honest and ethical at all times in their pursuit of academic goals. Students who violate the code of academic conduct by which the College maintains its academic integrity will be dealt with in a manner reflecting the seriousness of these violations.

  1. Violations of academic honesty and integrity occur when a student participates in any act in which he/she uses deception or fraud while performing an academic activity. Violations include, but are not limited to, the following: using study aids such as calculators, tape recorders, or notes when not authorized by the instructor; cheating on examinations, assignments, or experiments (allowing another student to copy one’s answers or copying the answers of other students; exchanging information by any means, including verbal exchanges, sign language, hand signals, secret codes, passed notes, creation of a distraction for the purpose of cheating; changing answers on a previously scored test, assignment, or experiment; inventing information and/or data); allowing another student to assume one’s identity in order to fulfill an assignment or take a test; submitting for a grade the words, ideas, and/or written work (including laboratory notes and drawings) of another person without giving due credit to that person, including purchased papers or papers written by other students; falsifying or attempting to falsify attendance records and/or grade rosters; and conspiring with other students to commit any of the above behaviors.

  2. Consequences for any offense against academic honesty and integrity may include: An “F” or a “0” on the examination or assignment. Suspension from the class and other sanctions and/or penalties authorized by the Board of Trustees for violations of the District Code of Conduct. A record of the student’s violation placed in the student’s disciplinary file. Students are required to be honest and complete their own work at all times (homework, class work, quizzes, tests, etc.). Additional information about plagiarism can be found at plagiarism.org or through various websites on the Internet.

Course Drop Deadline:

Last Day to Drop a Class without a “W” is September 12, 2021; With a "W" is November 21, 2021

If you wish to withdraw from a class you must complete the withdrawal process online.  Do not assume your professor will drop you even though you are no longer attending class.  The consequence may be a failing grade on your permanent record. 

Important Notes:

Any students with food insecurities or who need other support should contact their campus support services or visit the campus food pantry if available.