MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

GUIDANCE GUID 152K (Section #: 1437)

COLLEGE SUCCESS for Special Populations FALL 2013

Community Learning for Athletic Scholars Success (CLASS)

Students must also enroll in ENGL 092- section1139

Instructor: Jenn Burleson, EdD Office Phone: (951) 487-3253

E-Mail:

Class Location: Room 1301

Class Days/ Hours: 8/21/13- 10/9/13 Lecture Wednesday’s

8:00am- 9:50am- San Jacinto Campus

English Instructor: Evelyn Menz

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Unit: 1

Course Description: This extended orientation class will discuss the College’s programs, services and procedures, and standards. An in-depth exploration to transfer requirements for majors, student support services, student rights and responsibilities, and development of a student educational plan and basic guidelines for effective study will enhance student success at MSJC. This class is taught with an emphasis for the student athlete population and specific CCCAA, NCAA, and NAIA eligibility and transfer requirements are discussed. Prerequisite: None.

Required Textbook:

1.)  College Catalog

Course Requirements and Grading:

• Class attendance and participation

• In class assignments

Attendance: Attendance is required for a passing grade every day.

Student Conduct: While in class, personal discussions about things that have nothing to do with the class will not be tolerated. All cell phones and pagers should be turned OFF (not on vibrate or silent), and all text messaging is prohibited. Academic dishonesty such as cheating or plagiarism will be met with either failure of the assignment or failure from the course.

Rehabilitation Act: This college abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that stipulates no student shall be denied the benefits of an education “solely by reason of handicap.” If you have a documented disability which limits a major life activity that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodation, please discuss that with your instructor (myself) during the first two weeks of class. In addition please ask for support of the Disabled Student Programs and Services located in (SJC- room 1112, MVC-room 302) so that appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Identify key areas that prohibit success in school, life, and work.

2.  Assess personal choices and behaviors that prevent successful behavioral outcomes.

3.  Relate how attitudes, beliefs, and motivation influence decisions and behavior.

4.  Apply theoretical concepts and principles for generating positive alternative solutions.

5.  Develop personal strategies for creating and maintaining successful performance.

6.  Select appropriate resources and support systems for sustaining effective life decisions and behavioral changes.

7.  Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and strategies to relevant situations for making effective life changes.

-  Learning Outcomes:

1.  Assess personal choices and behaviors that enhance successful behavioral outcomes

2.  Select appropriate resources and support systems for sustaining effective life decisions and behavioral changes.

3.  Relate how attitudes, beliefs, and motivation influence decisions and behavior.

FALL 2013

GUID 152K Weekly Schedules

8-9:50am

August 21st Intro to Learning Community/ Icebreaker

Good Guys vs. Bad Guys

August 28th General Education Options/ Educational Planning

September 4th CCCAA/ NCAA Rules and Regulations

September 11th Goal Setting/ Time Management

September 18th EUREKA (Career Exploration)

September 25nd Attend a Workshop

October 2nd Academic Dishonesty/ Athletic Transferable Skills

October 9th Instructor Communication/ What’s Next

-  Weekly schedule always subject to change!!!