Evaluation:
Grading Scale:
Tests (25 pts. Each)
Assignments
Career/Life Planning Project
Attendance (5 pts. Daily)
Advisor Meeting
Pop quizzes
Final Exam
TOTAL
75
180
100
80
40
25
100
600
600 – 540 points (100-90%)
539 – 480 points (89-80%)
479 – 420 points (79-70%)
419 – 360 points (69-60%)
below 360 points (59-0%)
=A
=B
=C
= D
=E
Attendance Policy:
Each class period is designed to be a significant learning experience and is a step toward student
success in college. Therefore, ATTENDANCE AT EVERY CLASS IS REQUIRED. The student is
responsible for all information given in class.
Late Work:
Late work (including assignments/exercises and the Career/Life Planning Project) will be
penalized as follows: Work not received by the end of the day (5:30 PM) on which it is due
will be penalized 50% of its value and will not be accepted after the next class meeting.
Missed quizzes will also be penalized and must be made up within one week. Alternate tests may be
given as makeup quizzes. Late work will include any email attachments that cannot be opened.
Assignments:
In order to be accepted, all assignments should meet the following format:
8 ½ x 11‖ paper with smooth edges
One side only
Mandatory one-inch margins
When typing is required, use a #12 point size ; when handwritten, be legible
Career/Life Planning Project:
Students will complete a project designed to encourage reflection on their future careers and life in
college. The CLP is done in three stages, with significant personal research required along the way.
Campus and on-line resources will be utilized, and may be supplemented with personal
interviews, etc. This project is considered the culmination of your work in this course, and, done
properly, will provide a clear path toward your future. Your 3-prong folder will be used for this
project.
Day Planner:
Students will be required to obtain a personal or ECTC day planner. This planner will be used to
record class schedules, assignments, and outside activities. The ECTC day planner should be
brought to each class meeting of GE 100.
Withdrawal:
You may withdraw from this class at any point through September 9, 2007, which is midterm for
bi-term classes. After that date, a W will be given to students who are attending regularly and are
passing, and a student who is failing will receive an E.
Plagiarism:
All work submitted in this course—inside and outside of class—must be your own work. Any cheating or
plagiarism will result in a ―0‖ for that assignment and may result in an ―E‖ for the course. The Community
College Code of Student Conduct: Rules, Procedures, and Responsibilities explains plagiarism in more
detail.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Services If you need accommodation because of a documented disability, you must
register with ECTC Disability Services each academic term you are enrolled. To
register, contact Noel Helm, ECTC Disabilities Coordinator, in Room 102 AT, or call
270-706-8455. In the event of an emergency while you are on campus or
attending class at an off-campus location, notify ECTC Disability
immediately if you need assistance.
Assignment
GE 100 SCORESHEET
Your Points
Possible Points
Tests
75
Pop quizzes
25
Attendance
80
Advisor Meeting
40
Career/Life Planning Project
100
Exercises:
Learning Styles
15
Goal-Setting
20
Time Management
25
Using Your Planner
20
Syllabus Analysis
20
PQ4R
20
Cornell Notes
15
Grade Yourself
20
Know Your Faculty
25
Exercises Total:
Final Exam
GRAND TOTAL:
180
100
600
GE 100
INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE
FALL 2007
Bryan Smith
114 Learning Lab, 706-8467
email: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
Catalog Description:
GE 100 is a course designed to introduce the new college student to the college and college life.
The student will learn about the variety of support services available at the college, behaviors
necessary to be successful in college, and issues which relate to choice of major and choice of life
career. The course emphasis is specific strategies to insure a successful college experience.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the entering student will be able to:
1. Discuss student rights and responsibilities as a means of identifying the roles and functions
of college students.
2. Apply principles of thinking and writing critically, personal health, and positive
relationships as a foundation for college success.
3. Recognize specific skills and resources as strategies for college success.
4. Explore personal, social, and academic adjustments needed for a successful university
experience which leads to career and life planning.
Teaching Strategies:
The teaching strategies are discussion, experiential group exercises, individualized instruction,
small group instruction, observations, and various other interactive learning experiences.
Teaching assignments will be made for each class period. Audiovisuals, lectures, and guest
lecturers may be used.
Required Materials:
Baldwin, Amy. The Community College Experience
ECTC Planner (or one of your own)
An activated KCTCS email address
One 3-ring notebook
Evaluation Methods:
Each student is expected to maintain satisfactory performance in all course activities:
Attend each class
Complete each assignment/exercise
Achieve on each quiz
Participate in classroom discussions and activities
Complete a Career/Life Planning project
Attend a required meeting with your advisor