Personal Development 020 Los Angeles Harbor College Term: Spring 2015 Section#: 0108 Instructor: Adrienne C. Brown Room: NEA 109 Days/Times: MW 2:30-5:40 Dates: 04/13/15-06/07/15 My teaching philosophy I believe you deserve the best in life. You have what it takes to make your ideal life real. If you work hard and take advantage of available resources, a college education will give you the opportunity to explore possibilities you've never imagined and the tools you need to navigate a career pathway. I teach and counsel at a community college because: 1. The community college is accessible to anyone interested in learning. There is no selection process to be admitted, it doesn't matter if you did not have perfect grades in high school, or if you took a 10 or 20 year break after earning a diploma or GED. The community college offers the opportunity to learn to anyone who is willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. 2. Higher education as a whole offers an amazing opportunity to learn about the world, the nation, the state, your local community, your major of choice, and yourself.

3. I was a community college student. When I left high school I didn't even know that you had to apply to attend community college! I thought I would just show up in and a counselor would hand me a schedule of classes. I had a lot to learn! Once I started community college the transfer center was like my second home, I constantly attended workshops, field trips, and made appointments with university representatives. I chose my major based on the majors available at my community college, but I had no idea that there were so many other possibilities. I earned an AA degree in Sociology. I ultimately transferred to UCLA to get a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with minors in Anthropology and African- American Studies, then completed a Master's Degree in Education Counseling with a multicultural emphasis at San Diego State University in their Community-Based Block Program. I teach so that I can tell you everything that I wish I knew as a community college student.

I know no matter where you come from, in higher education, you can find avenues to personal growth, career exploration and ultimately a pathway to financial stability and personal fulfillment. After taking this class, I want you to be a driven, empathetic, culturally competent, optimistic, and ethical scholar focused on possibilities and solutions for yourself, your family, the community, and the world!

The Official course description POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: THE SCOPE OF CAREER PLANNING 3 UNITS (UC:CSU)

This course provides students with the information to make appropriate educational, career and lifestyle

choices. Topics examined include educational programs and their requirements, career resources and the

career decision making process, study skills and the elements of a healthy lifestyle. Students will design

their own individualized educational plan. The Full story of the course description The description above is what you will find in the course catalog. A course description tells you what the goals are of your instructor and what you can expect to learn, the amount of units for the course, and whether or not the course is transferable. You will notice that is course description matches the student learning outcomes in the next section of the syllabus. UNITS This course is 3 units, knowing the amount of units in your courses is important. 1. Units determine the cost of the course because community college fees are paid by the unit

2. Units determine how much time you spend in class. In this three unit course we will spend about 3

hours per week in the classroom.

3. Units give you an idea of the workload for the class and how much study time you will need to invest to

be successful, they typically say you multiply the amount of units by 2 or 3, and that is how many hours

outside of class you will spend studying and doing homework. Since this class is 3 units, you can

expect to spend about 6-9 hours per week on homework and studying.

4. Units affect the amount of financial aid you receive. To maintain full-time status you must be enrolled

in at least 12 units in a Fall/Spring Semester.

5. Unit maximum: You may enroll in a maximum of 18 units in the Fall/Spring. Permission to carry a load in

excess of eighteen units may be granted to individuals depending on the excellence of their previous

semester’s academic work. TRANSFERABILITY The course description will tell you if a course is transferable to a California public university. This course is is transferable to both UC (the University of California) and CSU (California State University). Please see

below the map of UC campuses on the left and CSU campuses on the right.

Instructor Contact Information The best way to contact me is via email. I will only write to your LACCD Email.

Instructor: Adrienne C. Brown

Email: brownac2@lahc.edu Room: Student Services Administration 105E Phone: 310-233-4035 Office Hours: By appointment

Textbook

Recommended Textbook On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life by Skip Downing Sixth Edition Required Textbook StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath Grading

Keep track of your grade using this scale Participation Activities 10 points Scale: A 90-100 Quizzes 10 points B 80-89 Mentor Interview Report 10 points C 70-79 Career Planning Activities 05 points D 60-69 Resume & Cover Letter 10 points F 0-59 Research Paper 15 points Education Plan 05 points Essay 05 points Personal Statement 10 points Final 20 points Total Possible 100 points

Career Planning Activities Essay Education PlanQuizzes Participation Activities Mentor Interview ReportPersonal Statement Resume and Cover Letter Research PaperFinal

Assignments and lectures Submit all required assignments on time & Participate in class. Participation assignments will be added throughout the semester. The schedule of assignments is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Academic Integrity & Accommodations All assignments must be completed by you and be original work. Students are expected to abide by the community agreements set forth by the class. See the Los Angeles Harbor Catalog standards of student conduct. You are expected to approach sensitive course discussions with maturity. This is a web-enhanced course. If you need accommodations to course materials, quizzes, or activities to support your learning inform me promptly. Also, consult with the Special Programs and Services Office in Cafeteria 108, or by calling 310-233-4629.

Week Dates Topics Assignments & Quizzes

1 04/13 Introduction to Course Community Agreements

04/15 Syllabus, How we Learn, Majors Time Management

Introduction

2 04/20 Getting On Course, Guided Visualization Personal Responsibility, Grades

04/22 Reading Assessment, Personal Assessment Time Management Activity Quiz: Syllabus

3 04/27 Student Services Overview Self-Motivation & Self-Management

Essay

04/29 Interdependence & Self-Awareness Quiz: Student Services Research Paper Literature Review Sign up for 1:1 Appointment

4 05/04 UC & Personal Statement, Independent/Out of State CSU & Transfer Admission Guarantees

Research Paper Outline

05/06 Reading Assessment Results Lifelong Learning & Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competency

Personal Statement

5 05/11 Career Planning Mentor Interview Report Career Activities

05/13 Job Search Strategy Resume & Cover Letter Career Activities

6 05/18 NO CLASS Meet 1:1 with Instructor for Ed Plan

05/20 Mock Interview Research Paper Final Presentation Visual Draft

7 05/25 HOLIDAY NO CLASS

05/27 Final Presentation Final Presentation

8 06/01 FINALS WEEK

Student Learning Outcomes After completing all required assignments, attending lectures, and being actively engaged in this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify various resources and services available on the college campus and explain how they are used.

2. Demonstrate the ability to use the library as an effective resource center.

3. Explain the desirability of a healthy lifestyle and it's effect on scholastic achievement.

4. Identify a career goal, and the academic steps needed

to obtain that goal.

5. Describe goal setting principles and apply them to

decision-making.

6. Assess the differences between vocational Associate Degrees

(AA/AS) and Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD-T).

7. Assess personal qualifications and match them to the

requirements of the job/profession you want to pursue

8. Analyze your self-growth in communication, assertiveness,

and self-esteem as related to stress management.

9. Explain what's needed for job survival and success: Employer's

reasons for hiring or rejecting applicants, good work habits and

attitudes.

10. To begin to develop cross-cultural knowledge, awareness and tools What are Student Learning Outcomes? Every class you take is required to have Student Learning Outcomes Student Learning Outcomes clearly state the expected knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes, behaviors, values, and habits of mind a student is expected to acquire at an institution of higher education. These statements can be related to the College (as an institution), Specific Student Services and Programs, and Specific Courses.