FYS 110.75 LifeMaps“Life is a journey. You’ll need a map.”Thursday 7:30pm -8:30pmLocation Len 219Text “Coping with College” by Alice Hamachek. Supplies 3-ring binderCourse DescriptionThis first-year experience course equips you for transitions in education and life. You will be activelyinvolved in learning and integrating practical applications to promote success. You will develop a learning portfolio and an educational plan while enhancing critical thinking and study strategies.Organization of CourseLifeMaps explores four major journeys that we live. Inner journey. A main journey is one of learning more about yourself, your strengths, and your learning styles. This journey includes gaining confidence in yourself as youbecome part of the college community.  Learning journey. This journey includes active learning, effective and efficient study strategies, effective test-taking, and time management.  College Journey. We will explore the journey of college, using resources, and understanding the processes.  Life Journey. All of these journeys are involved in forming the career path you choose. This course will help with your career choice and with developing an education plan toward that goal.Inner journey of learning more about ourselvesCollege journey of navigating your wayLife Journey: Career and Education pathsLearning journey in coursesGoals of the Course1. Assess your learning styles, assess your career aptitudes and build a Student Education Plan for academic success. (ADO 7: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.)2. Improve study strategies to enhance your understanding and to succeed in courses. (ADO 7: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.)3. Develop leadership skills by participating in student life and service learning opportunities. (ADO 9: Working productively with others.)4. Access and effectively use college resources. (ADO 9: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.)Your GoalsThis course is about you learning more about college and how to succeed. Take a moment to list some goals you might have for our time together. What are your concerns and what would you like to achieve?What are Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs)?The Jackson Community College Board of Trustees has determined that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college. The Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs) addressed in this class are: The ability to think critically and solve problems. (ADO #7); and The ability to work productively with others. (ADO #9).Your instructor’s area of responsibility for your learningAccessibility – E-mail me, come to my office during office hours, or set an appointment. I will be glad to discuss your college experience and assist you with this class. Variety – The class will offer a variety of activities, workshopping, discussion, computer work and projects.Your areas of responsibility for learningTimeliness – Turn in your work by the due date.Attendance and Participation – You will get the most from this course by attending every session, participating in the learning activities in class and online, and completing the assignments.The Four Types of Work in FYS 110Participation in Class Activities/Attendance – This is an active course. Your participation is essential in helping us all learn together. 200 points. Reflective Journal – Journal topics will be given to you in class to respond to during the week. Keep these entries together as a way to discover more about how to learn and how you learn. 200 points. Homework ActivitiesHomework Activities – Assignments will be given to you class. Many activities will become part of your capstone project. 200 points. Capstone ProjectCapstone Project – You will assemble a portfolio that contains information about your career goals,education plan, learning style, strengths as a learner, and effective study and time management strategies. 400 points. .Keep Track of Your Points: Four SegmentsWeekPoints forParticipation inClass ActivitiesPoints forReflectiveJournalPoints for Points for HomeworkHomeworkActivitiesActivitiesPoints forPoints forCapstone ProjectCapstone Project123456789101112Totals PointsGradesGrade ScaleFor each of the four segments, you earn a grade based on this scale:92-100 = 4.086-91 = 3.580-85 = 3.075-79 = 2.570-74 = 2.065-69 = 1.560-64 = 1.055-59 = 0.5Less than 55 = 0.0For your grade in the course, the grade of each segment is averaged together. Remember, your capstone project will count twice as much as other segments.Student Success ServicesFor tutoring and additional free services for academic success, call (517) 796-8415 or stop by the Center for Student Success, Walker Hall Room 123. Faculty and tutors will help you with writing, study skills, test anxiety, math and reading.Students requiring special assistance, including those affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, should call the Center for Student Success at (517) 796-8415 or go to Walker Hall Room 123. This is the first step in acquiring the appropriate accommodations to help you with your courses.Week Instructional Activities Assignments1 Introduction to classSyllabus (what are they)Get acquainted with the cohortBehavioral contract: agreement among faculty and students about safe, open forums for discussions; attendance; participation in class; responsibilities; the kind of student you will be.Fill out index cards with name, address, employment hours per week, phone numbers, goals.Policy of the Week: Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesChapter 1 Discovery Wheel2 Expectations and Realities: What will your classes really be like? Your responsibility as a studentLearning, personality and instructional stylesStudy styles/preferencesTips for note taking and staying awakePersonal ChallengesChapters 1, 2Read your JCC e-mail3 Online ResourcesemailLook up your interim gradesLibrary web pageCSS web pageEducatorTutoring ResourcesPolicy of the Week: ParticipationChapters 3, 10(especially pages 315 – 320)4 Financial Aid education (importance of passing; applying for scholarships)Involvement with Student LifePolicy of the Week: Financial Aid regulationsChapter 4Week Instructional Activities Assignments5 Test takingFighting Test AnxietyStudy strategies and Learning NotebookPolicy of the Week: Passing classes, Repeats, IncompletesChapter 66 Complete scholarship applicationsGet the most out of Project Success DayDe-brief from testing