Course Syllabus
Centralia College
College and Career Success 100
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 11:00-11:50am WSC 108
Winter 2024
Dr. Tim Malroy
Contact information:
360.888.8897 – cell
360.623.8429 – office (TAC 325)
tim.malroy@centralia.edu – email or message through Canvas Inbox
Office hours: Thursdays 1-3pm and by appointment. I am very flexible and can meet in-person during the day or online/phone in the evening.
Catalog Course Description:
Prepares students for college and career success through activities that enhance self-awareness an equip students with necessary skills and strategies. Students will learn to navigate college, value diversity, identify career goals, and develop essential skills in information literacy, critical thinking, effective communication, time management, and resource utilization and financial planning.
Textbooks:
College Success – OpenStax – ISBN 9781951693183 – free online - https://openstax.org/details/books/college-success
Expectations:
To get the most from this class, come prepared, having read the text for the week and be ready to engage. You will need to use Canvas for materials and submission of most assignments. You will be required to work with others for in class activities and complete a group project which will likely require group meetings outside of class. The student is responsible for their access to internet, to a computer, and for knowing the dates of all assignments.
This course includes class participation/attendance, assignments, lectures, and due dates. Please be aware of the due dates for all assignments. If you need an extension, connect with me as soon as possible to request one. There are no opportunities for extra credit.
Important Information:
Attendance – Presence and participation in class is expected. If you are going to be absent, please contact me in advance. If you are sick, please contact me and DO NOT come to class. It is your responsibility to get notes or information from the class time.
Workload - You should plan to spend 4-8 hours per week for this class (outside of the times that we meet) including reading, weekly assignments, and major projects. You will get out as much as you put in.
Student Learning Objectives:
NOTE: Centralia College has adopted the following five Learning Abilities Themes:
- The ability to extract information from data, develop idea and solutions, establish logical progression in thinking, and problem solve using such procedures as literary analysis or the scientific method.
- Written, Oral, and Visual Communication. The ability to make oneself understood in public, interpersonal, professional, artistic, and technical arenas.
- Exploration – Self and Others. An awareness of the values, beliefs, customs, and contributions of persons from one’s own and other traditions, ethnicities, classes, and genders.
- The ability to adapt to change, such as technological innovations or environmental conditions.
- The ability to be accountable to self, society, and the natural world.
Each Learning Objective or Outcome should be identified as addressing one or more of the five themes by indicating the number of the theme in parentheses.
Learning Outcomes for College 100:
Upon successful completion students will be able to:
- Articulate and utilize college resources to navigate college and career decision-making and development.
- Assess values, skills, interests, and personality through in-depth self-analysis and research-based strategies that relate to academic and career choices.
- Identify and apply study skills and learning methods needed to navigate a range of college coursework.
- Assess and apply information and best practices relevant to the use of technology to support academic success and personal growth.
- Demonstrate culturally competent strategies for effectively working with people from different backgrounds.
- Utilize techniques to foster motivation, growth-mindset, and resilience to increase persistence through challenges and setbacks encountered during college experience.
- Explore academic and career goals by utilizing tools and resources needed to create a plan for achieving these objectives.
- Develop information literacy skills to find, evaluate, utilize, and cite credible sources of information related to college and career pathways.
Evaluation Methods:
- Attendance/Participation
- Weekly Reflection/Journal
- Weekly Quiz
- Poster Project
- Career Project/Presentation
- End of term Final Paper
Important Dates
• Jan 2 – 1st day of class. Attendance required (can be dropped for non-attendance)
• Jan 8 – Last day to drop with 100% refund
- Jan 15 – Martin Luther King Holiday (campus closed)
• Jan 16 – Last day to drop with 50% refund & no record on transcript - Jan 23 - Last day to drop with 40% refund
• Jan 25 – Poster Project due by end of class
• Feb 15 – No classes held – Advising Day - Feb 18 – Career Project Due
- Feb 19 – President’s Day Holiday (campus closed)
- Mar 14 – Final Paper due – 11:59pm
- Mar 14 – Last day of classes
• Mar 14 – Final Paper due – 11:59pm PS
Instructional Policy 3.190:
Centralia College uses a numerical grading system. Instructors report passing grades from 4.0 to 1.0 in .1 increments. Instructors assign the number 0.0 for failing work and must assign a date of last attendance. Numerical grades are equivalent to letter grades as follow:
4.0-3.8 A Superior achievement
3.7-3.5 A-
3.4-3.2 B+
3.1-2.8 B High achievement
2.7-2.5 B-
2.4-2.2 C+
2.1-1.8 C Average achievement *Note: 1.8 and 1.9 are below the 2.0 minimum requirement for program entrance or completion
1.7-1.5 C-
1.4-1.2 D+
1.1-1.0 D Minimum achievement
0.0 F Failure to meet minimum course requirements.
W Withdrawal. May be awarded only on or before the last class day. May only be student initiated. Requires dated signature of student. Not calculated in the grade point average. The college encourages students to speak with their instructor(s) before withdrawal.
I Incomplete. No grade points calculated. The student must have: finished a substantial portion of the work, attended past the 35th class day, be passing the course (1.0 or above), and because of circumstances not ordinarily controllable by the student, was not able to finish the course prior to grading.
The instructor and student must complete the Individual Agreement contract that specifies what work is remaining and when it is due. The contract must specify the default grade, if the additional work is not accomplished by the time limit. The grade shall revert to the default grade, if no new grade is turned in by the instructor by the time limit. The instructor, student, and the Enrollment Services Office receive copies of the contract. If there is no contract or an incomplete contract when an “I” has been requested by the instructor, the grade shall be recorded as missing, until a complete contract is on file with Enrollment Services.
Incomplete work must be completed and submitted to the instructor by the deadline established by the instructor but not to exceed 180 days past the end of the quarter.
N Audit. No credit. Not calculated in grade point average.
S Passing with credit. Not calculated in grade point average. Used only by approved departments. Degrees and certificates may limit the use of S credits.
U Unsatisfactory progress. Not calculated in grade point average. Used only by approved departments.
Y In Progress. No grade point calculated. Used in courses, such as correspondence, that do not begin and end with the regular quarter calendar. Not calculated in grade point average. A student has two quarters to complete the class (an extension for a third quarter is available for an additional fee). The instructor will submit a change of grade form to Enrollment Services at the completion of the coursework within the time limit. If no new grade is turned in by the instructor a grade of 0.0 will be issued.
Time limitation to change a grade: Instructor may authorize a grade change within the next quarter of the academic year. Summer quarter is excluded (i.e., spring quarter grade changes must be made by end of fall quarter; summer quarter changes must be made by end of fall quarter).
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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Theme: Why College & College Culture |
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Week 2 Theme: Time Management & Priorities |
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Week 3 Theme: Reading & Notetaking |
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Week 4 Theme: Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies
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Week 5 Theme: Knowing Yourself
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Week 6: Theme: Academic & Career Planning
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Week 7 Theme: Catch up |
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Week 8 Theme: Thinking |
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Week 9 NOV. 13 Theme: Communicating |
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Week 10 Theme: Financial Literacy & Healthy Lifestyle |
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Outline of Assignments (more details on Canvas and in class)
Campus Resources Poster Assignment
Objective:
Articulate and utilize college resources to navigate college and career decision-making and development.
Tasks:
- Your group will be given 3 campus resources
- Investigate the services provided by these resources
- Create a poster or infographic that presents your findings. If you choose to make an infographic – several free options: www.canva.com, piktochart.com, vengage.com, infogram.com, drawtify.com, create.vista.com, snappa.com. Use the Simply Put document in “Files” to help get started.
- Each student write a one-page (250 word) reflection paper discussing how these resources will contribute to your success as a student
Resources:
- Some of the resources we will use can be found on the Centralia College website, specifically the “Resources at Centralia College” page.
- Your textbook may also provide useful insights regarding the value and impact of college resources.
Expectations:
- For full credit, your poster will include the following elements:
- 3 clearly identified campus resources
- An image that represents each resource
- An outline of the services provided by each resource
- Clear organization that allows viewers to easily access the content
- For full credit, your reflection paper will include the following elements:
- Consistent formatting (e.g., one-inch margins, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. Font)
- Minimal grammatical errors that distract readers from your ideas
- Logical organization that facilitates communication of your ideas
- Evidence of careful consideration of the utility of campus resources in relation to your success as a student
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Career Research Project
First, watch this video to get an orientation on how to conduct career research and how to best complete this assignment.
To complete this assignment, you will need Microsoft Words or Google Docs, and you will use all of the career research websites listed in these documents. I am unable to open Apple files, so please submit a Word or .pdf file.
To start, use the STEP 1 document first, choosing 4 careers that are of interest to you. You can choose 4 similar careers (ie school counselor, mental health counselor, social worker, addictions counselor), or 4 totally different careers, or some combination of the 2. Your goal here is to address how well each career fits you:
- your personality (using your Myers Briggs or MBTI results),
- your interests (using your Strong Interest Inventory results),
- your values (using week 3 discussion activities), and
- your skills (using week 4 discussion activities).
You will need to identify at least one way each career is a good fit for each aspect of your background, and two ways that each career is potentially NOT a good fit for each aspect of you. An example would be: A school counseling job would be a good fit for my personality because the job involves empathizing with and listening to students, and that would fulfill my Feeling preference. It would not fit by preference for Introversion because they spend so much time teaching in classrooms and working with large groups in meetings.
Next, you will need to complete STEP 2, the second document. Ideally, you will choose 2 of the 4 careers from STEP 1 and dive deeper into the specifics of the career, how you'd progress into the field, and what parts you like and dislike.
- For the Education/Training sections, make sure you choose organizations that can provide you with the final degree/certificate/training you'd need to start this career (as in - an MD program at WSU, NOT a Pre-Med Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree).
- When asked to identify an organization or internship or experience where you can seek to learn more, I'm referring to formal experiences that you would put on a resume. These need to be directly related to your education and training, and should come from the institution's website.
Remember that this doesn't need to be perfectly formatted, and you are encouraged to directly quote from the research you find online. You will be graded on having two completed Word/pdf documents for Step 1 and Step 2. If you aren't sure how to complete any of the prompts, please ask me.
As always, let me know if you have any questions!
Final Project/Paper:
In order to demonstrate what you have learned this quarter, please completely answer the three questions below. Answers must be complete, show connection to the material from class, and show understanding. This writing will provide the base for future scholarship applications.
All information must be presented using the following criteria:
- 12 pt, 1.5 spaced, one inch margins
- Complete sentences, spell checked, edited, correct punctuation
- No less than two full pages, but to completely cover the topic expect one full page for each question (you can go over 1 page per question if desired).
- Essay should include specific examples that provide linking of the concepts from the class to your life
- Essay must show understanding of the learning objectives that connect to the question
- Paper must include either a cover page or the proper information in the top left corner of the paper.
Credit:
- Full credit will be received if all criteria are met
- 75% credit will be received if all criteria are attempted, but there are minor errors
- 50% credit will be received if not all questions are addressed, or all are attempted, but the student has errors, omissions, etc.
- 25% credit will be received if the student only answers one question
- 0 credit will be received if the paper is not submitted by the deadline and there is minimal effort put forth to meet the criteria.
Questions
- Describe at least one situation where you have been involved with students that are different from yourself. What was the experience, what did you learn about yourself, and what did you learn about others.
- Describe a time when you’re your learning style was in conflict with information being presented. What was the situation and what strategies did you, or should you have, used to overcome the challenge.
- There are times when you will face personal and academic challenges. What can you do to keep yourself motivated, find your grit, and be tenacious?
Copyright Notice
Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection under Title 17 of the United States Code.
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.
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, and ADA compliance officer: Joy Anglesey, Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, 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 non-attendance, the student cannot be dropped from the class for non-attendance.
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 (https://www.centralia.edu/about/policies/student.aspx). 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.
Student Resources On-Campus:
Advising/Counseling Center (TransAlta Commons, Second Floor)
Blazer Central (TAC 333)
Computer Commons (WAH 203)
eLearning (LIB 137/139)
Food Pantry (TAC 130)
I T HelpDesk (WAH 201A)
Kirk Library
Tutoring Center (WSC 309)
Veteran’s Center (LIB 103)
Writing Center (TAC 301)