Pimacommunity College

PimaCommunity College

Downtown Campus

Syllabus -

/ Semester: FALL 2013 / Course number:STU 210
Section code (CRN):
Class Meeting Days/Times: Friday 10:30-12:20
Class Location:
Instructor:
Office hours/availability: After class or by appointment
Phone/voicemail: 520-206-7261
Email address:
Class website: This class will utilize the course site found on your MyPima account under the Academics tab. It is imperative that you check this site often, as any class announcements or meeting updates will be posted here. If you need assistance accessing your course homepage or email, please let me know.
First day of class: Friday, August 30, 2013
Add dates: August 28-Sept 4
Drop/Refund date: September 9, 2013
Withdrawal deadline: November 14, 2013
Last day of class: December 20, 2013
Downtown Campus phone number: 206-7171

Purpose

The course follows a step-by-step transitioning process from Pima County Community College to a four-year higher education institution. This course investigates strategies for successful transferring, including the identification and use of community college/university resources and activities that cover policies, procedures and application involved in the transfer process.
(Note: This course will focus on transferring to the University of Arizona with special arrangements made by the UA to assist students in this course. Students that complete this course with a “C” or better qualify for Priority Registration at UA.
Re-admit and International students for UA may not be eligible for priority registration.
Transfer information will be available as well for ASU and NAU).

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1.Describe a personal strategy for successful transferring.
2.Demonstrate the use of community college/university transfer resources.
3.Locate and describe the function of other specific student support systems offered by the University.
4.Complete necessary application procedures and requests for other services (academic, financial aid, student health, housing, parking, and Disabled Student Resources) by appropriate deadlines.
These objectives will be facilitated by activities and assignments including, but not limited to those listed below:

Evaluation of the student’s academic goal, readiness to transfer and assessment of current academic status and financial need.

Identification and use of community college resources

Advising and Counseling / University Transfer Guide
Pima College Catalog / Course Equivalency Guide

Identification and use of university resources

Academic Advising / Financial Aid
Transfer Center and UA
Orientation Office / Campus tour and location of
 Services
Manual and On-line tools / Contact information for various services

Formal application to the University of Arizona and to specific services

Admissions / Registration Release Form
Financial Aid / Special Services
Immunization / Parking
Student ID Card (Cat Card) / PIN Number
Student Programs / Housing

Course Outline

You can view the course outline on the PCC website, at the following internet address:

Learning Strategies

Course objectives will be facilitated via group discussion, individual/group exercises, guest lectures, technology aids, tours, group sharing and assignments outside of the classroom.

Required Text Book(s)/Required Materials

Three-ring binder
Three hole punch
12 dividers
Sheet protectors

NOTE: FEES AND COSTS- BE PREPARED- As part of the application process to the university there are additional costs for university application fee, academic tour, professional program fees, parking, etc.

ADA Compliance Statement

Pima Community College is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in a timely and effective manner. To request a reasonable accommodation, students must be registered with the campus Disabled Student Resources (DSR) office. Accommodations will be made based on eligibility determined by Disabled Student Resources. Services can be requested at any time during the semester. Requesting services well in advance will help to ensure that resources are available when needed. Please contact a DSR office at 206-4500 or

Mandatory Reporting

Pursuant to Arizona law (A.R.S. 13-3620), College personnel, including faculty, staff and administrators, who learn in the course and scope of their employment that a minor (defined as under 18 years of age) has been the victim of physical or sexual abuse, are required to report this information immediately to law enforcement.

MyPima/Email

In this course, the instructor will use email and other MyPima course tools as a means of communication. All students are required to have an active MyPima e-mail account. All email must be done through MyPima. Please include STU 210 in the subject line of all email correspondence.

Class Preparation and Policies

Completion of class assignments is the responsibility of the student and will be considered an indication of your ability to succeed in a University setting. It is expected that students will be responsible and timely, do their own work and attend all classes.

Attendance

Attendance makes up 150 of the 400 points available for this class. Points (3) will be deducted for late or partial class attendance. Class trips to the University of Arizona are required and are an essential aspect of this class. The student is expected to attend every class and is responsible for recording their attendance on the roster sheet. If it is necessary to miss a class, arrangements must be made in advance with the instructor.
You are expected to be on time; punctuality is a basic college and employment skill. Other guidelines for class attendance include:
Turn off all cell phones, pagers and electronic devices when in class.
Plan time for parking and walking at University of Arizona in order to arrive on time.
Stay for the whole class.
Plan on extra time at University in order to take care of necessary tasks.
Be considerate of other students and speakers. No side conversations during class.

Transfer Portfolio

Your Transfer Portfolio makes up 150 of the 400 total points available for this class.
10 points will be deducted for each assignment that is turned in late.
Your Transfer Portfolio provides a documented record of your transfer to the university. UA advisors like to see your Portfolio. The Portfolio includes all assignments and activities completed in or out of class, all documents from your application, admission and registration for the U of A, as well as any handouts, flyers and brochures collected during presentations. The Portfolio is a collection of documents which provide a record of your transfer activities.
The portfolio will evolve during the course and will have both standard elements shared by all transferring students as well as additional items specific for you. Refer to Operational Calendar and Assignment Log for due dates and points available for each assignment. Keep track of points on the Assignment Log.
Your portfolio is to be compiled in a 3-ring binder, divided into sections with a divider for each section. Portfolios should be well organized and easy to follow. Portions of your portfolio will be assessed at different times throughout the semester. The schedule identifies due dates for assignments. Final review and grading of your Portfolio will be done during the final class meeting.

Transfer Strategy Papers

Your Transfer Strategy Papers make up 65 of the 400 total points available for this class.
All papers must be typed. No handwritten papers will be accepted. 10 points will be deducted for each assignment turned in late.

Oral Report -makes up 35 of the 400 total points available for this class.

NOTE: There is no make-up work for missed oral reports

Grading Procedures and Policy

Grades will be based on earning up to 350 points through a variety of exercises and assignments with emphasis on class participation. Each student will be expected to produce a typewritten Personal Strategy Statement and develop a Transfer Portfolio (see attached guidelines). Points can be earned by:
Attendance/participation 150 (10/day x 15 class sessions)
Transfer Portfolio* 150
Written Reports 65
Oral Presentation 35
TOTAL 400
*Points toward the Transfer Portfolio are based on completeness of assignments and meeting the assignment deadlines (see Operational Calendar).
Grades will be based on the following:
Grading Scale:
A Superior college level work400 - 360 points
BAbove average college level work359 – 320
CAverage college level work319 - 280
DQuestionable college level work279 - 240
FUnacceptable college level work239 – below

Extra Credit Assignments

Students will be notified of any available extra credit assignments in class.

Student Withdrawal “W” Grades

Students may withdraw from class without instructor permission and without incurring any grade penalty untilNovember 14, 2013. Students who fail to withdraw themselves by the withdrawal deadline and quit attending class, remain on the active class roster and are likely to receive a grade of “F” for the class.

Incomplete “I” Grades

You may request a grade of "I" only if all of the following conditions are met: you have earned at least 70% of the available points at the time of your request, your request is made in writing to the instructor and is received by the instructor on or beforeNovember 14, 2013 (including a plan to complete remaining class work) and the instructor gives permission to do so.

“AU” Audit Grades

Auditing a PCC class means that you enroll, attend and do work for the class but do not expect to receive credit or a grade. To audit the class, you need the instructor’s permission and signature on an audit request form from any campus admissions office. This form and appropriate payment must be returned to the admissions office for admission. An audit registration cannot be completed until the first day of class. You must complete your audit registration by the end of the add period for the class you wish to audit. The instructor is not required to grade assignments submitted by students who are auditing the class.
NOTE: Audit option will not be offered in this class.

Final Grades

For privacy and security reasons, instructors are advised NOT to give grades over the telephone or via email unless the student signs the exception box on the acknowledgment page of this syllabus. Students who wish to check grades may use the grade report which they can access through MyPima.

Caveats

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus and will notify students of those changes in class or via My Pima email.

Student Code of Conduct and Scholastic Ethics

Students are expected to follow Pima Community College’s Student Code of Conduct and Code of Academic Ethics. The complete document can viewed at
I am NOT available to discuss class issues during UA presentations.
I am available before and after the presentations or at my PCC office (email or call to make an appointment).

Acknowledgment of Receipt of Syllabus

Please sign and return the following for STU 210 TRANSFER STRATEGIES

Students: Initial each of the following to which you agree.

____ I have received my syllabus, which includes the course objectives, policies, requirements and schedule

____ I have read and understand all of the syllabus policies and requirements.

____ I have no objection to receiving phone calls from the instructor at my home phone number.

____ I have no objection to receiving phone calls from the instructor at my cell phone number.

____ I have no objection to receiving phone calls from the instructor at my work phone number.

____ I have no objection to receiving email from the instructor.

____ I understand that course content is located on the MyPima course homepage and through emails sent to my Pima College email account. It is my responsibility to check these often.

Student information:

Signature:______

Name:______

(please print)

A number:______Home phone:______

Cell phone:______Work phone: ______

Email address:______