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Lake Land College

Semester/Year: Fall 2024

Course Section Number: 1508

Instructor Information

Name: Andrea Bright, M.S.

Office Location: Campus, Luther Student Center 439 (LSC439)

Office Hours: Fridays: Walk-In 9A-1P and 2P-4P, Monday - Thursday: Book an in-person or phone appt. in advance through the Navigate app. OR by Calling: 217-234-5232

Email: abright4082@lakelandcollege.edu

Phone Number: 217-234-5391 (office)  217-234-5232 (department) 

Course Description

Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond.  Topics include: introduction to college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills.

Credit Hours: 2

Pre-Requisite Information: none

Classroom Location: Canvas, the Online Classroom

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Students will be able to identify college resources for achieving academic success. 
  • Students will be able to identify academic strengths and weaknesses.
  • Students will be able to identify career exploration resources.

Course Materials

College Success TextbookLinks to an external site. (Open Ed Resource from UMN Open Library) 

Access to & use of Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. &/or Google DocsLinks to an external site. for word processors.  

Ability to use multiple & various resources from electronic & online sources OR the willingness to learn.

Need IT assistance?  Visit the IT Help Site

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Schedule of Topics and Assignments is in our Modules

Distribution of Grades

In this class, you will have an abundance of opportunities to achieve an "A" grade.  To earn an "A" grade you will want to earn 90 -100 points on assignments/projects and complete the Final Exam and earn 90 -100 points.  There will be more than 100 points possible for assignments/projects, as well as, Power-Up point opportunities along the way.  Please connect with me for additional clarification. 

Distribution of Grades
Assignments and Final Exam Points
Total Points 

200+ points possible 

Assignments + Final Exam = Final Grade Points

 90 points (90 percent) to 100 points (100 percent) =  "A" grade

200/2 = 100 Points
Assignments 100+ points possible
Final Exam 100 points
Power-Up + Level-Up points vary

Final Exam Schedule

will follow the colleges official final exam schedule 

Academic Integrity

At Lake Land College, it is assumed that students will honor the tradition of academic honesty. As such, students have the responsibility to be fully knowledgeable of the Academic Integrity Code, produce their own work, and encourage academic honesty among their fellow students.

For a description of what is considered to be academic dishonesty, please review the Academic Integrity Code available in the online Student Handbook and Right to Know. If you have questions regarding the College’s policy specifically related to this course, please do not hesitate to ask.

Instructor Classroom Policies

You are expected to connect with the instructor when you have concerns and questions.  

You are expected to be engaged and to interact with our content.

Learn to embrace a positive mindset and cultivate your own success in life.

Attendance

In order to ensure equality is the minimum standard measure, with equity being a goal I strive to provide.  I will use canvas to verify participation in the class. 

Log into Canvas & Enter our Canvas Classroom at the Start of each class session.  Canvas keeps track of how much time & what you view inside canvas.  

Your clocked hours logged in Canvas should average 2 hours per week for 16 weeks.  At the mid-term mark, you should have logged around 15 hours on canvas inside our classroom.  

Missing the Final Exam

The Final Exam is Required.  No Make-up or Late Submissions Accepted.  Schedule follows the College’s Posted Exam Times.  Final Exam is worth 100 points.  

Late Work

Work needs to be submitted PRIOR to the posted deadlines.  Late work will be automatically accepted at half-credit until December 1st @ 2PM.

Help Desk Support

The Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) department offers technical support. You can contact the helpdesk at 217-234-5261 or helpdesk@lakelandcollege.edu for any technical problems related to the courses you are taking at Lake Land College.

Information Systems and Services is located in Virgil Learning Resource Center/Library (See Maps for directions.) in the lower level. ISS welcomes walk-in campus support Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the spring and fall semesters. During the summer the college is open from Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Personal WiFi hotspot devices called MiFis and computers can be checked out at the Circulation Desk of the Virgil H. Judge Learning Resource Center/Library (Links to an external site.). Contact 217-234-5367 or libcirc@lakelandcollege.edu to set up an appointment.

If you have any difficulties using Canvas, you can contact the Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) at information above or directly in Canvas click the Help link in the global navigation to the left. Choose Report a problem to create a ticket. Be prepared to give a detailed description of your problem when filling out the form for the ticket. Please don't hesitate to ask for help.

Safe Zones throughout Campus

Safe Zone Ally logo

Safe Zone was created to address the concerns of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic+) community at Lake Land College and the surrounding area. Safe Zones can be recognized by the Safe Zone logo and are areas on and around campus where supportive people provide information and work toward the elimination of myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes and provides resources and support for member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Look for the Safe Zone sticker around campus to find a Safe Zone trained faculty or staff member. Students can also find LGBTQIA+ allies through the student-based Safe With Me Ally Network.

Basic Needs

Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Counseling Services for support. Students can also view Services & Resources page for more details. Furthermore, please notify me if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable me to guide you to available resources.

Safety Breakdown

Review the safety tips on the Lake Land College website or view the video below. 

Tutoring and Testing Center

The Tutoring and Testing Center offers free tutoring for Lake Land College students. Students may arrange a one-time session or regular ongoing weekly appointments based on their needs. To insure there is a tutor available, an appointment is preferred, but walk-ins tutoring is generally available for most main college subjects and study assistance.

The school supply pantry is also located inside of the Tutoring & Testing Center. Students who need help with basic materials for school are encouraged to stop by and receive materials like paper, pencils, highlighters and more to assist with their ongoing academic success.

Contact Information

Phone: 217-234-5287
Email: tutoringandtesting@lakelandcollege.edu
Physical Location: Webb Hall, Room 130
Website: Testing and TutoringLinks to an external site.

College Policies & Procedures

Academic Standards and Policies

For more information on academic standards and policies, please view the student handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to understand when they need to consider dropping/withdrawing from a course. Refer to the Lake Land College website for dates and deadlines. Instructors may withdraw a student from class if the number of absences is detrimental to the student’s ability to meet the course objectives. Instructors can withdraw students from a course prior to five instructional days before the first day of the final exam period.

Responsible Use of Classroom Content

Class discussions, papers, pictures, video, and any other student-created work for a course are all considered official course content. Student work, including papers, discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc., must be confined to the classroom (either on-campus or virtual) and should not be shared outside the classroom without the express permission of the student who created it. Students should respect the privacy of person-to-person or person-to-class communication in all forms. Violating student privacy may result in removal from the course. Significant or repeated violations may result in disciplinary action. This standard is pursuant to Board Policies 07.28.01 (Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures) and 11.15 (Acceptable Technology Use).

Accessibility Statement

Lake Land College is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive and equitable experience designed for all students, staff, faculty and community members to thrive within the physical and digital campus. This commitment is designed to eliminate barriers, regardless of ability or technology and to cultivate an environment that fosters success and a sense of belonging for the Lake Land College community.

Canvas ADA Compliance Statement 

Canvas conforms to the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WAI WCAG) 2.0 AA and Section 508 guidelines.

Accommodations

Lake Land College is committed to providing a quality educational experience to all students. As such, the College provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability to help them achieve their full potential. For additional information, please contact Student Accommodations within Counseling Services—(217) 234-5259.

Diversity at Lake Land College

Lake Land College is committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces and actively supports diversity. We aspire to be an institution where the quality of education is enhanced and enriched by an inclusive campus community. We strive to provide dynamic learning and working environments that encourage multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. Additional information is available at diversity page on the Lake Land College website.

Health Services

Lake Land College is committed to ensuring the safety of the college community while providing the best possible learning experience for students. Students with health concerns should immediately notify their instructor(s). Students with prolonged illness should contact the college nurse, in accordance with Board Policy 07.43 (Health Services), at 217-234-5276 or healthservices@lakelandcollege.edu.     

Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (Title IX)

Lake Land College is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. Information about addressing sexual harassment and misconduct is found in the Student Handbook at Student Guide to Addressing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct section.

College Closings

The responsibility for canceling classes or closing for a specific period of time rests with the President of the College. When weather conditions prevent the opening of the College or cause a delayed opening of the College, announcements will be made on local radio and TV stations, and with text messaging, email and all other technology mediums available by 6:00 a.m. for that day.

Cancellation of day classes is not an automatic closing of evening sessions. The decision to close classes that begin at 5:00 p.m. or later will be made close to 2:00 p.m. as possible.

Course Summary:

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