Course Syllabus

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Instructor:                Torin Shriver                             Location:                  Centralia Main

Office Hours:           T/W 12-3pm                            Dates:                        Jan. 4th – Mar. 16th

Office:                       TSB003D                                  Office Phone            (360) 623-8109

Email:                        torin.shriver@centralia.edu     Cell Phone                 (360)-304-0431

Class Schedule:    

Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00am-11:50am

Please call, text, or email your instructor when you cannot come to class. Please do this before the class if possible.

This class will help you to improve your English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You will learn new skills to help you in your everyday life. You will learn about technology by using a computer to do your schoolwork. Don't worry if you do not know how to use a computer. I will help you learn.

This is an online class. It will be taught over an internet connection on a computer, laptop, cellular telephone, or a tablet. I will be available to help you during our class- time. Outside of class-time, you may text or call and I will return your call or text as soon as I can.

We will learn about these topics/themes this quarter:

  • Week 1: Canvas, Email, and Course Syllabus
  • Week 2: Computer Skills
  • Week 3: Study Skills
  • Week 4: U.S. and Local Education System
  • Week 5: Libraries Resources
  • Week 6: Community Resources
  • Week 7: Health and Wellness
  • Week 8: Stress Management
  • Week 9: Money Management
  • Weeks 10-11: Review and Projects

Supplies:

There is no textbook for this class. The instructor will provide you with handouts for your use.

  • paper in a 3-ring binder to use for homework to turn in and for keeping 

  • pencil and eraser 

  • Internet Access and Computer

You Need To—

  • Participate in class regularly (online or in-person meetings) and complete the weekly assignments and tasks.
  • Come to class prepared

Special Dates:

  • Jan 4th: First Day of Class 

  • Jan 18th: Martin Luther King Holiday (No Class)
  • Feb 15th: President’s Day Holiday (No Class)
  • Feb 16th: Advising Day
  • March 16th: Last Day of Class
  • March 17th-19th: Final Examinations
  • March 19th: Last Day of Winter Quarter
  • March 20th-April 4th: Spring Break

Communications: 


  • If you have any questions about this course, please ask me. You can ask your question in class or send me a message using the Canvas inbox or you can send me an email or text me. 

  • I will try to respond to your messages within 24 hours Monday - Friday, however, there may be days when I am not able to do so. Please know that I will answer every question as soon as I possibly can.

Netiquette |net·i·quette|

Netiquette is considered to be the “manners” or etiquette governing online interactions. All student-to-student, student-to-instructor and instructor-to-student communications (including emails and discussion postings) should be phrased in positive, non-confrontational and non-offensive language. Please keep all interactions professional.

Grading

Your grade for the class will be based the activities you complete and tasks listed on the Objectives page at the beginning of each module.  Your skills will be measured by homework, quizzes, writing assignments, and presentations.

To pass this class, you must:

  • earn a final grade average of at least 50%
  • attend at least 50% of the classes (face-to-face and online)
  • do at least 50% of the assignments (face-to-face and online)

Attendance Hours

You will earn credit for completing each I-DEA module.  The amount of credit you earn will be based on a percentage of the points you earn in the module. This is the scale that will be used to determine the credit you will earn:

Percentage of Points

Credit Earned

75 -100 %

9 hours

50 -74 %

7.5 hours

25 – 49 %

5.5 hours

1 -24 %

2 hours

0

0

 

CASAS Test:

This is a required test for all ESL students. You will take the test when you register and again at the end of class. CASAS testing is suspended until we can use ROOF for our CASAS testing. (DUE TO COVID19, THIS REQUIRMENT HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY WAIVED.)

Campus Closure, Delays & Cancelled Classes

In the event of inclement weather, natural disasters, power curtailments, or other disruptions interrupt the operation of the college, the decision to close the college or delay classes is made in concert with the college President and other components of the college.

TEXT ALERTS:

Follow this link to sign up for text alerts for school closures, emergencies and other important information:

 http://www.centralia.edu/admin/services/it/e2campusinst.html

College Announcements
Weather Alert:

This announcement means the college is open but faculty/staff/students are to use their best judgment regarding their safety when coming to campus. Students will not be penalized for not coming to campus, but should consult their syllabi for additional information on class expectations under these conditions.
Delayed Start: This announcement means that classes occurring before the delayed start time are cancelled. The announcement will be on the radio by 6:30am.
Day Classes Cancelled: This announcement means all day classes are cancelled. The announcement will be on the radio by 6:30am.
Evening Classes Cancelled: This announcement means all evening classes are cancelled. Evening classes begin at 4:30pm. The announcement will be on the radio by 3:00pm.
College Closed to All Employees: This announcement means that the campus is closed, and only personnel who are called in to work, will report to work.

 

Radio Stations

  • KITI 1420 AM/95.1 FM, Centralia • KELA 1470 AM, Centralia
• KMNT 104.3 FM, Centralia
• KGY 1240 AM/96.9 FM, Olympia • KXXO 96.1 FM, Olympia
  • KLOG 1490 AM, Kelso-Longview
• KXRO 1320 AM/101.7 FM, Aberdeen/Grays Harbor • KMAS 1030 AM/104.1 FM, Shelton

BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (BEdA) PROGRESSION PROCEDURES

Program Contacts: Dean Transitional Education

REQUIREMENTS:

Students in Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) funded programs are expected to make reasonable academic progress.

In adherence to the progression policy guidelines stated in the State Board for Community and Technical College’s BEdA Handbook, measurable academic progress in the Centralia College BEdA program will be demonstrated through:

  1. An Educational Functioning Level (EFL) gain as measured by CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) test scores,
  2. Earning credits that satisfy High School 21+ (HS21) requirements, AND

Students will enroll no more than three times in the same BEdA course. 


Students testing out of the BEdA Program will be Center. referred to the Advising 


PROCEDURE:

If a student does not progress within one quarter, the student will participate in warning, probation, and suspension activities. The category depends upon how many quarters progression does not occur. When the student makes measurable academic progress, program staff may remove restrictions.

WARNING

  • The first quarter a student does not progress the student will be placed on Warning. 

  • When placed on Warning, the student will be required to write a Success Plan in which they outline the steps they will take to make measurable academic progress. The plan will be reviewed by the advisor/navigator and placed in the student’s BEdA file. 


PROBATION

  • The second quarter a student does not progress the student will be placed on Probation.
  • This is the final warning prior to 
suspension. 

  • When placed on Probation, the student will be required to review/revise their Success Plan and meet with the ABE Program Manager or ELA Program Coordinator to determine if the student will benefit from a third quarter and if the student will be required to participate in additional success 
activities.
  • A copy of the revised Success Plan will be placed in the student file and a copy will be sent to the dean.

SUSPENSION

  • The third quarter a student does not progress the student will be placed on One-quarter Suspension.
  • During the suspension, the student may not register for any course, and may not participate in events or activities reserved for students. Suspended students have two options:

1)  Separate from the college for one term. After the one term separation, the student may return but is required to make academic progress the quarter in which they return. If the student does not make academic progress then the student will be suspended again for a quarter. 


2)  Appeal the suspension to the Dean of Transitional Education. In a successful appeal, the student must show proof of circumstances over which the student had no control. The dean reviews appeals on a case by case basis. The dean may grant the appeal, may allow the student to continue under certain conditions, or may deny the students appeal. The decision of the dean is final. 


EXIT

Students with a high school diploma or GED and a CASAS scale score of 256 or higher in both Reading and Math must Exit the program. The student will be notified by the ABE Manager and referred to the Advising Center for assistance transitioning to college programs. 

Reasonable Accommodations for Religion/Conscience:

Students who will be absent from course activities due to reasons of faith or conscience may seek reasonable accommodations so that grades are not impacted. Such requests must be made within the first two weeks of the quarter and should follow the procedures listed in Policy 4.114: Holidays for Reasons of Faith and Conscience. (http://www.centralia.edu/admin/Chapter4.html) Students who have concerns about approval or a grade impact may utilize the student grievance procedure for concerns not directly related to grades, or to the grade appeal process in cases impacting a final grade.

Disability Statement

Students with disabilities may contact Disability Services to determine their eligibility for reasonable accommodation. Disability Services is located on the 2nd floor of the TransAlta Commons (TAC), Room 208. Their phone number is (360) 623-8966. 

Copyright Notice

Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection under Title 17 of the United States Code.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non- discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Julie Huss., Vice President for Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, 360.623-8474.

Extended Absence

Should an illness or extenuating circumstance necessitate an extended absence from class, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to make arrangements to complete, if possible, the coursework you miss.

Instructor Initiated Withdrawal

Students are expected to attend all classes for which they enroll. Students who do not attend during the first week of class will be dropped from their classes unless they have received prior approval from the instructor. Students must receive prior approval from the instructor for any absences during the first week of the term.

Note: The instructor must notify the Enrollment Services Office of this withdrawal by noon of the sixth business day since the start of class. If a student has attended before the first day that an instructor can drop the student for nonattendance, the student cannot be dropped from the class for non-attendance.

 

 

Course Summary:

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