SLS 1122 New Student Experience

CRN XXXXXX

I. Instructor Information

• Instructor Name: XXXXXXXX
• E-mail: username@valenciacollege.edu
• Office Phone Number: ###-###-####
• Office Location: Campus Building-Room
• Office Hours:  Office hours will be hosted online on the following days/times:
  • Monday Time-Time
  • Tuesday Time-Time
  • Wednesday Time-Time
  • Thursday Time-Time
  • Friday Time-Time

Instructor Bio

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II. Course Information

Course Description

The New Student Experience is designed to assist students in formulating their purpose in life. Through self-discovery, students will investigate their interests, strengths, and personal values that align with their educational and career goals. Emphasis is on orientation to college, integrated student success skills, and the development of an individualized education plan. Students will learn and integrate practical applications to communicate across diverse populations.

Text Book

CliftonStrengths for STUDENTS,  Publisher:  Gallup (ISBN978-1-59562-215-2)

DO NOT buy used. 

(Optional for faculty if you will allow:  Purchase one-time-use access code and receive the CliftonStrengths ebook free.  Note:  Spring 18 students will not only have access to CliftonStrengths but will also have access to the StrengthsQuest ebook.)

Length of Course/Course Structure & Modality of Instruction

This is a fully online XXXX week class. All content will be available in Canvas for the duration of the semester.

(Optional wording for online: In this course, weeks begin on Mondays at 12:01 am and end on Sundays at 11:59 pm.  Please be sure to edit for the Summer term.)

Prerequisite

None

Required Course Technology/Material

• See textbook information listed above
• Microsoft Office
• Internet
• (Add any additional required course material/technology)

Required Technical Skills

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Learning Outcomes

• create a personal purpose statement that outlines and articulates their values, goals, interests, and strengths in relation to their educational and career aspirations.
• choose an academic program aligned with their educational/career goals, interests, strengths, and values.
• design an education plan that includes goals for learning and a financial plan.
• apply college success skills.
• demonstrate effective communication skills with diverse groups.
• demonstrate awareness of college support systems.

III. Grading Procedures

Grading Categories or Points

20% - Assignments

20% - Discussions

20% - Quizzes

20% - Tests

20% - Participation/Attendance

See the Course Summary at the bottom of the page for a list of assignments and due dates. 

Grading Scale

A - 90-100

B - 80-89

C - 70-79

D - 60-69

F - 0-59

Special note about your Final Exam

Your final exam will be a recorded presentation that must be submitted on or before the due date listed. Additional details about your final exam will be provided in the Modules section of the course. 

IV. Policies

Course Communication

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Netiquette

The term "netiquette" refers to the awareness of the need for a certain code of behavior (etiquette) in electronic environments (the net) ... Net + Etiquette = netiquette. Netiquette, while a general term, is complex at specific levels because there are so many different kinds of electronic environments, and so many different situations in which we may find ourselves in those environments.  In order to maintain a positive online environment for our class, we all need to follow the netiquette guidelines summarized below.

All students are expected to:

• • show respect for the instructor and for other students in the class
  • respect the privacy of other students
  • express differences of opinion in a polite and rational way
  • maintain an environment of constructive criticism when commenting on the work of other students
  • avoid bringing up irrelevant topics when involved in group discussions or other collaborative activities

The following list summarizes the kind of behavior that is not acceptable. Each item listed below is grounds for removal from the class.

Students should not:

• • Show disrespect for the instructor or for other students in the class
  • Send messages or comments that are threatening, harassing, or offensive
  • Use inappropriate or offensive language
  • Convey a hostile or confrontational tone when communicating or working collaboratively with other students
  • USE ALL UPPERCASE IN THEIR MESSAGES -- THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF SHOUTING!!!

No Show Policy

Class attendance is required for face-to-face classes beginning with the first class meeting. In an online class, your attendance will be recorded with the completion of an academically-related activity during the first week of class. Students who do not submit the academically-related activity or assignment by the scheduled due date will be withdrawn by the instructor at the end of the first week as a "no show". If you are withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class and a final grade of “WN” will appear on your transcript for the course.”

Attendance Policy

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Please refer to Valencia College's Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawal (Link)

Make Up/Late Work Policy

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Participation Policy

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V. Valencia Drop/Withdraw Policy

Administrative Withdrawal

If you owe the college any money after the end of the Drop/Add period, the college has the option to withdraw you from all registered classes. You will still owe the balance plus any other fees if they are charged. You are not eligible for a refund.

Student Initiated Drop

You can drop a class or all of your classes before the end of the Drop/Add period <enter date, time>, and are entitled to a 100% refund of the refundable fees. Your Valencia account will be credited, and after all, fees have been paid, a check or charge card credit will be issued. Refer to the college catalog for further information.

Student-Initiated Withdrawal

You may withdraw from a class or all of your classes after the end of the official Drop/Add period (see above) but before the withdrawal deadline <enter date, time>. However, you are not eligible for a refund. If you owe the college any money, you will still have to pay that balance. A student is not permitted to withdraw from a class after the withdrawal deadline. According to Valencia policy, a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W. A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline. Refer to the college catalog for further information.

Faculty Initiated Withdrawal

A faculty member is permitted to withdraw a student up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the faculty member's attendance policy as published in the faculty member's syllabus.  A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. 

Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” 

Please refer to Valencia College's Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawal 

Class Deletion

You are responsible for payment for all classes not dropped from your schedule by the Drop/Refund Deadline listed in the Important College Calendar Dates section of the catalog and in the Credit Class Schedule. Non-attendance in any course(s) will not qualify you for a waiver of your financial responsibility for the course(s).  If you do not pay by the specified date and time, you may lose all of your classes and will have to attempt to re-register. It is your responsibility to review your account with the college.

If you have further questions please contact the Business Office.

VI. Student Support Services

Office for Students with Disabilities

Valencia is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and services are accessible to students with disabilities. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) determines reasonable and appropriate accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities based upon the need and impact of the specific disability. To obtain a letter of accommodation, contact OSD at 407-582-2229.

For more information refer to the Office for Students with Disabilities.

BayCare Student Assistance Services

For more information refer to BayCare.

VII. College Links

Below are helpful links to Valencia College's resources or information. Click each on to learn more: 

• Valencia Academic Calendar
• Valencia Catalog
• Valencia Policies
• Valencia Student Handbook
• Learning/Course Support
• Learning Support by Campus
• Learning Technology Support/Services
• Canvas Student Guide
• Obtain Microsoft Office for Free
• Student Services

VIII. Academic Integrity

Plagiarism

Software is used to detect and prevent plagiarism. According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means

• • • to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
    • to use (another's production) without crediting the source
    • to commit literary theft
    • to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.

In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward. 

Academic Dishonesty Policy

All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, acts or attempted acts of plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating academic dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive.

All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the students' individual thoughts, research, and self-expression. Whenever a student uses ideas, wording, or organization from another source, the source shall be appropriately acknowledged.

Students shall take special notice that the assignment of course grades is the responsibility of the students' individual professor.

Please refer to Valencia College's Academic Dishonesty policy.

IX. Title IX - DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RELATED MISCONDUCT

Notice of Non-Discrimination Based on Protected Status

• It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex/gender, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, and any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations (collectively referred to as “Protected Status”).
• In addition, Valencia College (“Valencia” or “College”) strives to be a community in which all members can learn and work in an atmosphere free from all forms of Harassment, including Sexual Harassment, discrimination, intimidation and/or retaliation. This Policy prohibits all forms of Discrimination and Harassment based on Protected Status. It expressly, therefore, also prohibits Sexual Assault and Sexual Exploitation, which by definition involve the conduct of a sexual nature and are prohibited forms of Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment. This Policy further prohibits Stalking and Interpersonal Violence, which need not be based on an individual’s Protected Status. Finally, this Policy prohibits Complicity for knowingly assisting in an act that violates this Policy and Retaliation against an individual because of his or her good faith participation in the reporting, investigation, and/or adjudication of violations of this Policy. These behaviors are collectively referred to in this Policy as Prohibited Conduct.
• All members of the College community are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with this Policy and other College policies and procedures. Valencia students and employees who violate this policy may face discipline up to and including expulsion or termination.
• The College’s protection of these statuses is grounded in federal, state, and local laws. The College encourages all community members to take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent or stop Prohibited Conduct. Taking action may include direct intervention when safe to do so, seeking assistance from a person in authority at the College, enlisting the assistance of friends, contacting law enforcement, or contacting Campus Safety and Security. Members of the College community who exercise this positive responsibility will be supported by the College and protected from Retaliation.
• The College has an obligation to make reasonable efforts to investigate and address known or suspected instances of Prohibited Conduct. To foster a climate that encourages prevention and reporting of Prohibited Conduct, the College will actively promote prevention efforts, educate the College community, respond to all reports promptly, provide Interim Protective Measures to address safety and emotional well-being, and act in a manner that recognizes the inherent dignity of the individuals involved.

Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Interpersonal Violence, and Stalking

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
• Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, and Retaliation, as defined in this Policy, are prohibited forms of discrimination under Title IX, which covers all of the College’s programs and activities. Like racial, religious, and national origin Harassment, Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment, and Sexual Violence are also prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 760 et al, F.S., and other applicable laws.
• The College’s prohibition against Interpersonal Violence (including domestic and dating violence) and Stalking is also governed by federal law because these forms of behavior are prohibited by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S.C.§ 1092(f) (the Clery Act) and Section 304 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. Such acts violate the essential dignity of our community member(s) and are contrary to our institutional values.
• The College, as an educational community, will promptly and equitably respond to reports of Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence, and Stalking in order to eliminate the Harassment, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects on any individual or the community. The College recognizes that Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence, and Stalking encompass a broad spectrum of conduct and will respond according to both the severity of the offense and the threat it poses to the campus community.

For more information on Title IX and Valencia refer to the College's website.

X. FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records. These rights are transferred to students when he or she reaches the age of eighteen or attends a school beyond the high school level at any age. Due to confidentiality and this law, grades and course progress can only be discussed with the student.

XI. Disclaimer

Changes to the course (including the syllabus) may be made at the discretion of the professor, and students will be notified of any changes <insert method of notification...in class, online, etc.>