Broward
College - SLS 1501 - College Success Skills - Course Preview Page
Faculty
Introduction
• I have been teaching Student Life Skills (SLS) for over 15 years. I have over
30 years of experience in colleges and universities. I have a BS in Public
Administration from Florida International University, an M.Ed., in Adult
Education and a PhD in Higher Education Leadership from Florida Atlantic
University. I believe that all students can learn! I am full-time SLS faculty
and coordinator of SLS at Central Campus. I have experience teaching Student
Success Strategies, Student Life Skills, and College Survival Skills; these
three courses provide the foundation for college and life. I have three young
adult sons who have or are attending college. In my spare time (you might ask
when, I am an avid reader of biographies and history. I am excited about
teaching you this session and am looking forward to meeting and working with
each of you. See you online!
Course Description •
Course Description •
This course is designed primarily for freshman students. This course serves as an introduction to Broward Community College and assists students in coping with challenges of college life, clarifying their goals, and learning strategies and skills that will help them succeed in college and life. Topics covered include test - taking, note - taking, listening skills, memory techniques,
academic regulations, ideas for wellness, understanding for diversity and career issues that face college students. Course Outline.
Methods of Instruction • This is a 1-credit hour course. Normally, a 1-credit hour course would meet two or three times each week (during a 16 week term) for a total of 1 hour per week or 18 hours per term. This is a fully online class. In this class, we will engage in structured online activities which include graded discussions, graded assignments, a group project, and graded online quizzes. See the Course Schedule for a detailed description of online activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the Course Schedule and completing all graded online assignments. It is very important for you to actively participate in this online class. If you stop attending do not submit assignments, or fail to take quizzes or tests prior to the withdrawal date, you will be administratively withdrawn from class and receive a W or, if it is your third attempt, an F. If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, you will receive an F, which will then be computed as an F in your GPA. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to me. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. I will use completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement.
Learning Objectives • Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Students shall be able to understand and apply key factors in self-motivation and self-management. • Students shall: be able to demonstrate familiarity with college organization, rules, regulations, support services and co-curricular programs. • Students shall be able to apply various learning strategies and critical thinking strategies to their college course work. • Students will be able to evaluate and develop their individual life management skills and values. • Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Life / Career Planning. • Students shall: be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing an educational plan. • Students shall: be able to identify access, navigate and utilize necessary computer and web functions to help them achieve a successful academic and professional experience. http://www.broward.edu/outlines/SLS1001.pdf.
Course Requirements • Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites: None • New to e-learning? Review the student videos and general information about online learning at the Broward College Online website before enrolling in any online or blended course. • Before enrolling in an e-learning course review computer requirements. • Hardware or Software Requirements specific to your course (if different from the BC standard) • There are no required meeting dates. Student must post to discussion at least three separate days per week. • All students must obtain their BC email address. It is used for course login.
Course Materials • Required course materials are described below: Required Text Keys to Success (Concise or Brief): Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 7/E ISBN-10: 0137073607, ISBN-13: 9780137073603, Author Carol Carter. Book is available at Broward College Central or South Campus bookstore or purchase online - http://www.mypearsonstore.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0137073607&xid=PSED How to Register for this Course Please go to your myBC website to register for this course. You must pay for the course before you will be able to log into the course.
Information Contact • Office Phone: 954 201-6757954 201-6757 Department Phone: 954-201-6427954-201-6427 Email: All communication should be through the course email tool. Use my BC email ONLY if you are unable to access the course email: ccomarch@broward.edu Office Hours: During the hours of 10 to 11:00, on Monday through Thursdays, I will be in my office on Central Campus, Building 14 room 145 if you would like to see me in person. Virtual Office Hours D2L chat or email: I will be available live from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Monday through Thursdays when you can expect to contact me by phone or email and expect a real-time response. BC Safety Phone#: 954-201-HELP954-201-HELP (4357)
How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course • Your login date is the first day of the session in which the course is scheduled. The only students who are permitted to login are those students who have registered and paid for the course. There may be a delay of up to 24 hours from when a student registers and pays before D2L login is activated. • Obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to D2L • At BC email address site, click on "ID Lookup", then enter your Student# (or INTL Student ID#) and PIN code (2 digit birth month and 4 digit year). Write down your email ID (not the @mail.broward.edu part), which is your D2L User Name. • Your D2L User Name is the same as your BC email ID. • Your D2L password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
Links to help students get connected to D2L/e-learning course(s) at BC • BC D2L/e-Learning login page The direct link for D2L login is https://bconline.broward.edu/ • Student e-learning Resources • Publisher access code help page • D2L Helpdesk is available if you need any technical assistance using or logging into D2L.
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