Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will develop a toolkit of academic skills, including goal setting, time management, and effective study habits
Students will develop a toolkit of personal skills, including budgeting, stress management, and communication skills
Students will illustrate exploration and understanding of self and identity through creating a reflective piece on the Digital Portfolio
Required Readings
No texts are assigned for this course, however some brief articles may be given in class or for pre-work.
Library Liaison: Nnekay Fitzclarke-Weaver, nnekay.fitzclarke@dominican.edu
Assignments:
Show Up - Be Engaged
Assign % values to each component as follows
10 points Attendance
20 Engagement/Participation
20 Pre-work
20 Post-work
20 Digital Portfolio (set up and About Me)
10 Final Project
Total: 100
70% = pass
Grading: This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Academic Advising and Support
Academic Support Center works with students experiencing difficulties in studies to assess the nature of problems and develop strategies for improvement. The center offers help on several topics such as study skills, time management, writing research papers, and documentation styles. If you need assistance please call 415-257-0187.
The Office of Diversity and Equity has developed Diversity Guidelines and resources to assist in the preparation of curricula and syllabi that meet the diversity requirements for academic program reviews and support the University’s Diversity Declaration.
This course centralizes your life experience in a more practical and personal way than other classes you may take at Dominican. As such, it is important to remember that how you see the world is particular and not universal. Your experience is refracted through a multitude of lenses that your classmates will not necessarily share; who you are today has been shaped by many factors, some of which you could control, and many of which you couldn’t. We will together ensure that this classroom remains a safe and supportive place for all of us to share our stories.
Diversity & Equity
Academic Honesty Honor Code
Students are expected to adhere to the Academic Honesty Honor Code stated in the Catalog.
http://www.dominican.edu/academics/resources/catalog/2016-2018/01-duc-16-18-geninfo-genacadpolproced-081916-final-opt.pdf
Students should practice academic integrity in all of its forms, including abstaining from plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct. The University reserves the right to determine in any given instance what action constitutes a violation of academic honesty and integrity.
Students Who Require Accommodations:
Dominican University of California is committed to equal access for all students in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are registered with the Accessibility and Disability Services Office (ADSO) and would like to use accommodations in my class, please make an appointment with me so we can go over your accommodations together. For students who are not registered with ADSO but would like more information on eligibility requirements for academic accommodations, I encourage you to visit the Accessibility and Disability Services Office web page for more information. Here is the link to their web page: ADSO. You may also email them at accessibility@dominican.edu or contact Dr. Bettina Lee (Director of ADSO) directly at (415) 257-1388 for more information.
If you feel you need further assistance, you may also visit the ADA/504 Compliance Officer located in Human Resources, Magnolia Admissions House to address your accommodations needs. You may also contact the Associate Director of Human Resources directly at 415-458-3775.
Please submit the subsequent paperwork to the instructor right away.
Course Evaluations
Dominican University of California is committed to an ongoing evaluation of its programs and courses through a culture of constructive dialogue and feedback. It is expected that students will complete the course evaluation either in class or outside of class. The instructor will determine time for the course evaluation to be completed. A link to the course evaluation will be sent to all the students enrolled in the class by the IT Department. The evaluation may be completed on a laptop, tablet, or mobile device. A laptop can be checked out from the library if needed.
Title IX
As instructors, one of our responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment for our students and for the campus as a whole. As part of our commitment to students' wellbeing, we have the responsibility to report any instances of sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, or stalking to our Title IX Coordinator, so they can inform students about their reporting options and the various support resources available. Student privacy is a priority for us and will be maintained to the extent permissible by law and policy. For more information about your rights and reporting options, including confidential and anonymous reporting, please visit dominican.edu/titleix.
Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to modification. The instructor will communicate with students on any changes.
Syllabus updated on November 21, 2019
Christina's Mastering College Syllabus Fall 2019--updated_112119.pdf