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Mt. San Antonio College Counseling 1 Syllabus

Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am – 9:45 am Location: 21F - 1

2017

Professor Peer Advisor Class: COUN 1: Intro to College Name: Stacy Martinez Phone: 909-274-5003 Phone: (909) 274-5392 Email: mngo@mtsac.edu Office: 9E Bridge Program Office: 66-168A Email: smartinez265@student.mtsac.edu Office Hours: M/T/W/TH - 7:45am to 8:15am Website: http://mngo.pbworks.com English Professor TC English: Michael Gonzalez English: Location: 26A-3891 Location:

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to higher education and the college experience including orientation to college life and higher education resources. Explores graduation, transfer, career options, factors in educational decision-making, and educational planning. In addition, this Summer Bridge COUN 1 course will provide academic, counseling and social support for your English/Math course. This course is part of a learning community with English/Math and LCOM 80.

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Student Learning Outcome (SLO): Students will identify two Student Services and how they will assist in their academic success. Course Measurable Objectives: 1. Identify and evaluate the various college resources available. 2. Develop educational timelines. 3. Compare, contrast, and synthesize information regarding options in higher education. 4. Apply critical thinking and effective decision-making skills in establishing educational goals. 5. Design an educational plan to achieve educational goals. 6. Self-assess level of college preparation Academic Honesty All students are expected to fulfill the rights and responsibilities outlined in the Mount San Antonio College Student Code. The college considers plagiarism and cheating to be voluntary act for which there may be reason, but for which there is no acceptable excuse. The submission of work which is not a product of the student’s own effort is dishonest and is subject to severe disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the college. It is important to understand that collaborative learning is considered cheating unless specifically allowed by the professor. Student Standards of Conduct All students are required to abide by the Standards of Conduct set up by Mt. San Antonio College. Students displaying or demonstrating in the listed behavior may result in removal from the class or further discipline action permitted by the college’s grievance process. Syllabus Revision The instructor, as needed during the course, may revise the syllabus. Revisions may address both the schedule and the content of the material presented. Students will receive ample notice of revisions. Dropping courses It is your responsibility as the student to drop or withdraw from any of your courses. Please refer to page 20 in the Mt. SAC catalog for additional information and if you have any questions please feel free

to contract the instructor. Before dropping any of your Summer Bridge courses you must see your

Bridge counselor. Disabled Student Programs & Services Mt. San Antonio College is committed to providing a classroom environment in which all students may achieve their potential. If any students have a disability that limits their ability to participate fully and equally in any college instructional program and/or activity, they are encouraged to visit Disabled Student Programs & Services, located on the lower level of the Student Services Center (Building 9B). Videos will be shown as part of the curriculum for this class. Students desiring/requiring captioning or subtitles, may ask the professor in advance to turn on the captioning. Alternatively, students may seek assistance from a third party, such as Disabled Student Programs & Services (909 274-4290, or Human Resources (909) 274-4225. Attendance & Participation Evaluation: Regular attendance and active participation are required for success in this course. Students who are absent for more than 1 class will have 10 points deducted from their Class Participation and Attendance grade for each subsequent absence. Assignments submitted late without prior approval of the instructor will be lowered 5 points for each week the assignment is late. If you are absent more than two

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classes, I will no longer accept any of your work. Two tardies (including returning late from a break or leaving early) will count as an absence. Grades are calculated on a point system with a total of 200 possible points. Assignments & Grading Assignments 100 points

Assignment #1: English Autobiography 20 points Assignment #2: 2-Semester Educational Plan 10 points Assignment #3: Educational Plan Quiz 10 points Assignment #4: Time Management Packet 10 points Assignment #5: O*NET Interest Profiler: My Next Move 10 points Assignment #6: ASSIST/Major Sheet Assignment 20 points

Assignment #7: Who Are You? Presentation 20 points

Class Participation & Attendance 50 points Final Examination/Presentation 50 points Extra Credit (discretion of instructor) Up to 15 points TOTAL 200 points Final grades will be determined by the following grade scale: A/CR = 200-180 points D/NCR = 138-118 points

B/CR = 179-160 points F/NCR = 117 points or less C/CR = 159-139 points

Miscellaneous

Please turn off your cell phones BEFORE you enter the classroom.

Do not interrupt the class by walking out to make a call, get a snack, etc.

No food allowed in the classroom.

Come to class prepared and have the necessary supplies.

Make a friend. I suggest you exchange phone numbers, email addresses and so forth with another member of this class. Name: _______________________ Phone or Email: ________________________

Notes:

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Who Are You? Presentation (AKA: Past, Present & Future Reflection Folder)

Presentation Date: (see last page)

Objective: Share information about yourself with your instructor/counselor, Peer Advisor(s) and

classmates. Share information about your past history, present activities and future plans.

Material:

File folders (will be provided by the instructor)

Pictures (actual photographs, drawings, and/or clip arts from the internet or magazines)

Markers, crayons, color pencils/pens, and other material as necessary

Instruction:

Work individually or in groups (some class time will be given to work on this assignment,

but majority of work will be done individually outside of the classroom on your own time)

Provide a creative visual of yourself (past, present and future) on each panel of the file

folder (see example below)

Be creative when working on this assignment

Presentation/Grading

3-5 minute show and tell (individually)

Grade will be based on creativity, design, attention to theme, time and effort on this

assignment

Example of the file folder:

FRONT COVER: Your cover design of who you are (try to include your

personality).

INSIDED LEFT: Past History –

Events/activities of what you have done that you

think people should know.

INSIDE RIGHT: Present Activities –

Events/activities of what you are doing now that is

important to you.

BACK COVER: Future Plans –

Events/activities of some of your goals and plans in

the future.

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SB Commercial Presentation Presentation Date: (see last page)

During the summer session, you will experience many exciting activities through the Summer

Bridge Program. You will have many opportunities to:

Meet your Professors and Counselors/Educational Advisors (Community Class,

Counseling Class, English or Math Class and/or individual appointments)

Know your Bridge Staff, Peer Advisor and Supplemental Instructors (SI)

Attend your Study Sessions (Study Jams)

Explore Mt. SAC’s Campus and discover important resources

Listen and learn from our guest speakers

Make and meet new friends

Participate in the Bridge Program Talent Show

You will need to remember and capture your experience. At the end of the term, your group and

you will share your “TRANSFORMATION” experience with your classmates.

Instruction:

Work in groups of 2 to 3 students

Provide a creative visual (you decide how you would like to present to your audience)

8 to 10 minutes presentation (all group members must be present)

All members will need to participate in the presentation

Most importantly, be creative and have fun!

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Week 1: Welcome & Introductions Community Class Theme

Monday, June 26

Introductions / Class Overview / Syllabus

Homework: English Autobiography – DUE 6/28/17

Extra credit: Student’s Basic Info (Professor’s Website) – DUE 6/28/17

Welcome to your Learning Community

Wednesday, June 28

How are you feeling (circle activity) / Who is your support team / Values

Week 2: Educational Planning: My Map to Success Community Class Theme

Monday, July 3

College terms / Ed-planning / Placement Assessments / GE sheets / Review Fall Bridge/ LC courses

Communication

Wednesday, July 5

How to use ASSIST/Major Sheets

Homework: ASSIT/Major Sheet Assignment – DUE 7/12/17

Week 3: Continue Educational Planning Community Class Theme

Monday, July 10

Assignment: Who Are You? Presentation – DUE in class 7/10/17

Ed-planning / Review assist.org & Major Sheets / Mt SAC Degrees

Campus Resources

Wednesday, July 12 (Fall registration begins)

Review Mt. SAC catalog & schedule of classes / PA can share how they choose their courses

Week 4: Working Under Pressure Community Class Theme

Monday, July 17

2-semester Educational Plan / Time Management

Time Management Packet – DUE 7/24/17

My Support Network

Wednesday, July 19

Mt. SAC portal / Registration process / MAP Overview

Week 5: Diversity Community Class Theme

Monday, July 24

Finalize Ed-Planning / Ed-Planning Quiz – DUE in class 7/24/17

Homework: O*NET Interest Profiler: My Next Move – DUE 7/31/17

Groups are Better than One

Wednesday, July 26

Probation / Review student services / College resources / Stress Management

Week 6: Reflection & Fun Community Class Theme

Monday, July 31

Team building activity / SB Commercial Presentation

My Transformation – Discover Your Inner

Hero

Wednesday, August 2

SB Commercial Presentation / Final Exam

Closing Ceremony & BBQ Location: 13-1700

Time: 1:30-3:30