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First Year Experience

Meeting time

Pathways Program

Location:
Coaching in the TLC: V105

Pasadena City College

Syllabus Fall 2014

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Texts: The Madonnas of Echo Park

College One is designed to introduce the science of student success to

improve students learning in different academic disciplines. The course
will focus on specific topics related to first year college students transition
to college. Exploring both narrative representations and academic
research into success factors, we will challenge you to become a more selfmanaged or self-regulated learner as you become involved in campus life
at PCC.

BOOKSHELF

and College One Course Reader

You+Challenge=Achievement
We believe in you and your ability to perform well in college. The course
requirements will be academically and personally challenging yet
accomplishable. It is our expectation that you will grow as a learner this
semester and that you will experience success now and in the future. You
can expect this semester to be filled with lively discussions, engaging
activities, and challenging assignments.

Student Learning Outcomes

1) Analyze external and internal motivating factors of successful college
students.

2) Develop an understanding of critical reading strategies in order to sustain the

effort required for college level work.

3) Select and apply appropriate study skills to college coursework.

4) Evaluate and analyze print and online resources related to the attitudes and
behaviors of successful college students.

Professor:
Office:
Contact:

Course Requirements
Every class session and course assignment has been thoughtfully and
intentionally designed for students to successfully accomplish the learning
outcomes. Specifically, class activities and assignments are designed to
identify the components of academic learning that contribute to high
achievement and to help students learn and practice effective learning and
study strategies linked directly to their courses. To that end, this course
requires students to attend class and actively participate, as well as to
complete quizzes and homework assignments.

Attendance

PEOPLESHELF

Students who attend class daily, on time, and come prepared are more
likely to succeed. This means more than just showing up. It means being
ready with your materials and homework to participate.
In the unlikely event that you are absent, it is your responsibility to find
out the material you missed and the assignments that are due. You will
find it helpful to have the contact information for at least two classmates.

Coach

For your information: PCC policy maintains 3 tardies = 1 absence, after

four absences you can be dropped and if you are dropped from (or you
drop), then you can also be dropped from the FYE program.

Tolerance and Honesty

In a class like ours, where each person is asked to constantly share their
writing and their ideas, it is essential that we all create and maintain an
atmosphere of tolerance and respect. Everybody should feel able to speak
and everybody should be willing to listen. While we invite and encourage
debate and differences of opinion, we will not tolerate hateful or malicious
commentary.

Tutors

Meta

All students are expected to be in complete compliance

with the Pasadena City College policy on academic
honesty. In NO instance will cheating of any type be
tolerated in this course. Any student found to be
behaving in an inappropriate manner will receive a
failing grade for the semester and may be removed from
the FYE program.

Getting What You Need

Now that you are in College, your education is going

through a big change. In College, there is an expectation
that you will proactively take the steps necessary to get
what you need to succeed. That can be intimidating.
Learning how to ask the right people the right questions
is a skill to hone in this class.

What makes up my grade

in this course?
Your grade in this course is based on assignments that
you produce based on what you read and the study skills
that you practice within College One. Your grades come
from following the requirements in the rubrics given to
you with these assignments.
Event Attendance
Southland Reader Response Journals
Switch Double Entry Journals
Class Participation Grade Rubric (weekly)
Group Project #1: Hosting a discussion Group Project
#2: Poster Project
Campus Involvement Presentation
ePortfolio

Whats my grade?

Event attendance, Participation, eDiscussions:

10%
RRJs from Madonnas and Course Reader: 30%
Group Projects: 30%

IMPORTANT DATES

ePortfolio: 30%
Total: 100%

Week of September 8: Attend Club Week

Dont Forget!

November 13: Student Conference

November 13: Brando Skyhorse (6:00-7:30pm)

- Who is responsible for

missed class work?
- Service Learning Project! 15
Hours of community
service!
- Club participation! Go to club
meetings regularly!
- Keep everything for your
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ePortfolio Organized!