Course Syllabus BUS 1001 – First Year Experience

Dixie State University FALL 2016

Professor: Katie Kamachi-Adolpho Office: HAZY 301 Office hours: By Appointment Phone: (435) 879-4301 E-mail address: kadolpho@dixie.edu Course: BUS 1001-01, 02, 03, 50 Time: BUS 1001-01: M 12-1250 PM, 02: T 12-1250 PM, 03: W 12-1250 PM, 50: M 530-620 PM CRN: 47403, 47582, 47583, 47404 Building: HAZY 243 (Day sections) & HAZY 120 (Night section)

Course description

BUS 1001 is a First Year Experience® course designed to help new or returning students make a successful transition to being a college student. It will help you get to know Dixie State University, understand your major or area of study, succeed academically, and learn strategies for dealing with college life. Topics covered will include strategies for reading textbooks, writing papers, studying, taking exams, talking to your professors; information about campus resources such as the Financial Aid Office, Tutoring Center, library, Advisement Office, and Disability Resource Center; learning what business is and some of the career paths one can take in business; discussing peer interactions and professional networking; navigating the registration process; and gaining an appreciation for non-academic activities on campus.

Course objectives

At the end of this semester, you should:

ñ Know your way around Dixie State. This includes knowing: ñ where to find buildings and services that you may need on campus ñ what campus services are available to you ñ how to do things like add classes, drop classes, change your major, check your

account balance, use your Dmail, and so on ñ how to get involved in college life ñ what your rights and responsibilities are as a student

ñ Understand how to choose your major or area of study. This includes knowing:

ñ what General Education is, and how to fulfill the GE requirements ñ how to choose a major that is right for you

ñ what the course requirements are in your major ñ how to construct a graduation plan ñ what types of careers your major will prepare you for

ñ Know strategies that can help you with the emotional and physical area that are included

in college life. This includes: ñ managing your time wisely ñ staying safe and secure on campus ñ recognizing and dealing with stress ñ staying healthy ñ dealing with financial issues ñ networking with other people ñ staying motivated when the going gets tough

ñ Know how to succeed academically. This includes knowing how to:

ñ use a course syllabus ñ read a college textbook ñ talk to your professors ñ take GREAT notes ñ write GREAT papers ñ study effectively ñ recognize and deal with test anxiety ñ take tests effectively ñ avoid academic dishonesty ñ take advantage of your learning style

Required Materials

Materials you need, will be provided by the instructor or will be available on Canvas. If you do not have Internet access at home, you can access Canvas in the library at the Holland

Centennial Commons or any UHSB Computer Labs. On Canvas you will find the following:

ñ announcements (updated weekly) ñ a class schedule showing dates when each topic will be covered and when

assignments are due ñ assignments and quizzes to be taken for your out of class time

Projected Schedule

Instructor has the right to change what is in the schedule as well as class activities, assignments, due dates, and exams.

WEEK TOPICS ASSIGNMENT DUE DONE

1 Welcome, Introductions & Course Overview

Club Rush Worksheet, First week checklist, Student Contract Email instructor using either: Dmail or Canvas

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2 Dmail, CANVAS, Student Account, Syllabi, Staying Healthy

Syllabi Worksheet, Semester Planner Worksheet, Time worksheet

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3 Time Management & Self-reflection (Who am I?)

Monday no class ^

4 Finances & Next Steps (Where am I going?)

Wednesday no class ^

5 Values and Catch up ^

6 Stress and How to Talk to a Professor

Meeting with a Professor Worksheet

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7 Life Plan Values (How do I get there?)

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8 Mission, Vision, Drive Life Plan Paper

**MIDTERMS ^

9 Advisement (GE vs. Elective vs. Pre-Major)

Schedule Appointment & Meet with YOUR Advisor

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10 Career Center Presentation Reflection Paper on Guest Speaker (1-2 pages),

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11 FIN Careers Reflection Paper on Guest Speaker (1-2 pages),

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12 HR Careers

Wednesday no class Registration Reflection Paper on Guest Speaker (1-2 pages)

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13 MKTG Careers Registration Reflection Paper on Guest Speaker (1-2 pages)

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14 THANKSGIVING BREAK CATCH UP ^

15 ACCT Careers Reflection Paper on Guest Speaker (1-2 pages)

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16 MIS Careers Reflection Paper on Guest Speaker (1-2 pages)

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17 FINAL

Grades

Your grade will be assigned based your assignments, final project, and a final exam.

Your grades will be available at any time on Canvas.

Point Break Down

Assignments Points % of grade Class Assignments Varies 25% Participation Varies 50% Midterm and Final Approximately 150 points 25%

If you miss class, you are still responsible to turn in assignments that were due that day AND check Canvas to find out about new assignments or in-class activities that you MAY OR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO make up. Assignments (25%) During class, we will discuss many subjects that will be useful to you, and you will have some hands on assignments where you can apply these topics. Late assignments will NOT be accepted. These assignments are not just “busywork” to give you something to do – each fulfills one of the objectives given at the first of this syllabus, and will help you to become a successful student. Descriptions of all assignments are found on Canvas – if you are absent, you are responsible to find out what you missed and make it up. Participation (50%) During class you will participate with the activities. This is a class that runs on YOU and YOUR interaction with others! Participate and have fun! Midterm/Final (25 %): These two assignments are intended to give each student a greater understanding of BUS 1001 as well as themselves. Through prior knowledge as well as concepts learned throughout class the student will be able to conceptualize as well as give concrete answers. The student will show mastery in the concepts presented. Final paper rubric will be given at mid-terms. Midterm 50 pts Final 100 pts

Letter grades will be assigned based on % of points earned on the scale shown below.

A 93.0 – 100% C+ 77.0 – 79.9% A- 90.0 – 92.9% C 73.0 - 76.9% B+ 87.0 – 89.9% C- 70.0 – 72.9% B 83.0 – 86.9% D 50.0 – 69.9% B- 80.0 – 82.9% F 0 - 49.9%

A grade of “incomplete” will only be given in circumstances where a student has been doing well in the

class but has a difficulty such as serious illness during the last week or two of the semester/ The First-Year Experience® is a service mark of the University of South Carolina. A license may be granted upon written request to use the term The First-Year Experience in association with educational programmatic approaches to enhance the first college year. This license is not transferable without written approval of the University of South Carolina. Dmail: Important class and university information will be sent to your Dmail account. This information includes your DSU bill, financial aid/scholarship notices, notification of dropped classes, reminders of important dates and events, and other information critical to your success in this class and at DSU. All DSU students are automatically assigned a Dmail account. If you don't know your user name and password, go to the Help Desk in the Holland Building. You will be held responsible for information sent to your Dmail email, so please check it often.

Other Useful Information

Important dates to remember:

Aug 22 Classwork Starts Aug 22 Tuition & Fees Due Aug 25 Last Day for Waitlist Aug 26 Courses dropped for non-payment Aug 26 Last Day to Add Without Signature Aug 30 $50 Late Registration/Payment Fee

Aug 31 Drop/Audit Fee Begins ($10 per class)

Aug 31 Residency Application Deadline Sep 2 End of 100% Refund Period Sep 5 Labor Day Sep 6 Start 50% Refund Period Sep 12 Pell Grant Census Sep 12 Last Day for Refund

Sep 12 Last Day to drop without receiving a "W" grade

Sep 16 Last Day to Add/Audit

Oct 3 Associate's degree Graduation Application Deadline - Fall 2016

Oct 12 Mid-Term Grades Due

Oct 13-14 Fall Break

Oct 17 Last Day to Drop Individual Class

Oct 24 Spring and Summer 2017 class schedules available online

Nov 1 Bachelor's degree Graduation Application Deadline - Spring 2017

Nov 11 Last Day for Complete Withdrawal

Nov 14 Spring Registration open to Seniors (90+ credits)

Nov 15 Spring Registration open to Juniors (60+ credits)

Nov 16 Spring Registration open to Sophomores (30+ credits)

Nov 17 Spring Registration Open to All Students

Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Break

Dec 9 Classwork Ends

Dec 12-16 Final Exams

*See the Academic Calendar on the DSU website for more information on block deadlines

Disability Accommodations: Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring reasonable academic adjustment, accommodations, or auxiliary aids to be successful in this class should contact the Disability Resource Center Coordinator (Baako Wahabu) for eligibility determination. Proper documentation of impairment is required in order to receive services or accommodations. DRC is located in the North Plaza Building. Visit or call 652-7516 to schedule appointment to discuss the process. DRC Coordinator determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services. WE CANNOT DO ANYTHING FOR YOU UNTIL THE DRC HAS GIVEN YOU AN AUTHORIZED PAPER HIGHLIGHTING ACCOMODATIONS. Classroom expectations: It is the responsibility of an instructor to manage the classroom environment to ensure a good learning climate for all students. This means not talking when the professor is talking, following instructions, NOT BEING ON SOCIAL MEDIA DURING CLASS, and speaking and acting respectfully to the professor and fellow students. Academic integrity: In order to ensure that the highest standards of academic conduct are promoted and supported at the University, students must adhere to generally accepted standards of academic honesty, including but not limited to, refraining from cheating, plagiarizing, falsification, misrepresentation, and/or inappropriately colluding or collaborating. The University shall consistently hold students accountable for instances of academic dishonesty and apply appropriate consequences. Campus resources: Several campus resources are available to help you succeed. Check out the links for each one to get more information. If you need help understanding the content of your courses, go to the Tutoring Center located on the 4th floor of the Holland Centennial Commons in Room 431. If you need help writing papers, essays, etc. go to the Writing Center on the fourth floor of the Holland Centennial Commons in room 421. If you need to use a computer to do schoolwork on campus, go to the Smith Computer Center or the Holland Centennial Commons on the second, mezzanine, or third floors. If you are assigned to take a test in the Testing Center, go to the North Plaza. The Library has all types of information and resources. Visit the Dixie State University Library on the 2nd, and 3rd floors of the Holland Centennial Commons.