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JC FYS 110 - FYS 110 SYLLABUS
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FYS 110.72 LifeMaps “Life is a journey. You’ll need a map.” Friday 9:00-11:34 PM 5/22-6/26 Location: Len 222 Instructor: Candice Tucker. Home phone: 423-1917. Please do not call after 9:30 P.M. Office hours: by appointment. Home email: [email protected] JCC e-mail: [email protected] Text: Step by Step to College and Career Success by Gardner, Jewler, and Barefoot. Supplies: 3-ring binder, paper Center for Student Success: 517.796.8415 Solution Center: 517.796.8639 JCC Switchboard: 517.787.0800 JCC at Vo-Tech: 517.265.5515 Course Description This first-year experience course equips you for transitions in education and life. You will be actively involved 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 Course LifeMaps 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 you become 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 ourselves College journey of navigating your way Life Journey: Career and Education paths Learning journey in coursesGoals of the Course 1. 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 Goals This course is about you learning more about college and how to succeed. Take a moment to consider 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 learning Accessibility – E-mail me, call me, discuss an issue before or after class, 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 learning Timeliness – 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. If you miss more than one session, it will affect your overall grade in this area. There is a 20 pt. bonus for all students who attend every single session without exception.How You Earn Your GradeParticipation in class activities20%Reflective Journal20%Homework activities20%Capstone Project40% The Four Types of Work in FYS 110 Participation in Class Activities/Attendance – This is an active course. Your participation is essential in helping us all learn together. 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. HHHooommmeeewwwooorrrkkk AAAccctttiiivvviiitttiiieeesss – Assignments will be given to you in class. Many activities will become part of your capstone project. CCCaaapppssstttooonnneee PPPrrrooojjjeeecccttt – 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.Keep Track of Your Assignments Week Homework Assignments Reflective Journal Assignments 5/22 Read Chapters 1 and 2 in text See Handout 5/29 6/5 6/12 6/19 6/26 Capstone Project presentation and journal due on this day- cannot be absent! Grade Scale For each of the four segments, you earn a grade based on this scale: 93-100 = 4.0 87-92 = 3.5 80-86 = 3.0 75-79 = 2.5 70-74 = 2.0 65-69 = 1.5 60-64 = 1.0 55-59 = 0.5 Less than 55 = 0.0 For 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 Services For tutoring and additional free services for academic success, call (517) 796-8415 or stop bythe 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 Assignments 1 Introduction to class Syllabus (what are they) Get acquainted with the cohort Behavioral 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 Responsibilities Chapter 1 Discovery Wheel 2 Expectations and Realities: What will your classes really be like? Your responsibility


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