US 10097: First Year Experience, College of Arts and Sciences
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1. Missing class it is the student s responsibility to approach the faculty instructor about any missed classes and to obtain any handouts or materials distributed 5 Respectful Student Conduct The College follows University regulations regarding student behavior in the classroom It is expected that each student will be respectful to the instructor as well as to fellow classmates Use of profanity rudeness toward fellow students or the instructor angry outbursts refusal to participate in classroom activities repeated tardiness and leaving the classroom prior to class dismissal are just some examples of disruptive behavior The instructor will ask the disruptive student to cease and desist and will inform the student of possible suspension and or dismissal from the class Guidelines pertaining to class disruptions are outlined in detail in the University Digest of Rules and Regulations The Code of Student Conduct is available from http www kent edu emsa studentconduct index cfm 6 Classroom etiquette Please be courteous turn off and put away all electronic devices including cell phones and mp3 players The use of these items 1s prohibited in the class Course grading US 10097 is required for graduation Each student must earn a passing grade in order to complete graduation requirements 84 to 86 B 74 to 76 C 64 to 66 D Grading based on required plus optional elements Points 1 Attendance 15 2 Advising appointment in2. counsel about completing missed assignments and class material Elaborate explain your attendance and absence policy here and the impact on the course grade Kent State University has instituted a new advising policy for freshmen and sophomores Each student must have an advising appointment with a College advisor each semester in order to discuss academic progress prepare for course registration and review the GPS Educational Plan Students must choose either 1 or 2 below to satisfy the required advising policy 1 Schedule a one on one advising appointment with a College advisor in 105 Bowman no later than week 10 of the semester Note there are no walk in appointments This appointment is made by the student up to two weeks prior to the date desired via the link found on http www kent edu cas undergraduate advising Helpful hint do not procrastinate in making the appointment Those who wait until the last minute may find there are no appointments available and will not receive credit for the assignment Keep a copy of the appointment confirmation and get proof of attendance from the advisor Students who do not schedule an appointment each semester will have a hold put on their registration this is a new policy In order to encourage early sign up I wll give you 20 points for this activity plus one point for each two days you schedule ahead of October 14 for two weeks later For example if you sign up to the website above on S
3. provided until this documentation is submitted and approved SAS is found in the DeWeese Center and is available by V TDD at 330 672 3391 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Optional assignments are listed in red please also add your desired point values weighting to the mandatory components If you wish you could pick one of the optional assignments as extra credit To successfully pass this course a student must comply with the following requirements Attendance Classes are premised on the KSU policy that regular attendance is expected If students anticipate an absence they should consult with the instructor individually In the event the absence was due to illness or injury verification from the medical professional treating the illness or injury should be presented to the instructor KSU Catalog 2012 Each period of class attendance is worth a point Class absence Legitimate reasons for absence include for example illness death in the immediate family religious observance academic field trips participation in an approved concert or athletic event and direct participation in university disciplinary hearings Even though any absence can potentially interfere with the planned development of a course and the student bears the responsibility for fulfilling all course expectations in a timely and responsible manner instructors will without prejudice provide students returning to class after a legitimate absence with appropriate assistance and
4. KENT STATE KENT STATE US 10097 First Year Experience College of Arts and Sciences August 24 December 7 2012 Section 32 Day Tuesday Time 2 15 3 05 Location 104 Mathematical Sciences Bldg Instructor Michael Rothstein Student Success Leader Joshua M Thuman Office location 268 MSB Email address jthuman kent edu Office hours M 2 5 W 2 7 R3 15 5 Phone 765 277 2523 Email address rothstei cs kent edu Office phone 330 672 9065 Course Description US 10097 assists students in making a successful transition to the university through experiential or intellectually engaging discipline based content Required of all first year students Not required of transfer students with 25 or more credit hours One credit hour Letter graded Prerequisite none Course Objectives This course will help you the student in your transition to college life at Kent State University and is intended to connect you to the University College faculty and fellow students In addition this course should help you learn about university and college policies and procedures university technology key dates and deadlines academic skills academic advising and preregistration scheduling The new Graduation Planning System GPS cheating and plagiarism information and the Honor Code will also be introduced FYE is also designed to help you address your particular concerns and questions Please add any additional course objectives or student learnin
5. cess by offering workshops on the common concerns and questions first year students have during their transition to university life Presentations are provided by experts on the topics who can provide information and guidance If you are in need to complete a Student Success Series Presentation for your FYE class you will submit your stamped e mail confirmation as your proof of attendance to your instructor The Office of Student Success Programs does not keep attendance records and is not able to provide an attendance list How do register 1 Go to www kent edu success 2 Click on Register for a Student Success Series 3 Search by Topic or Date to research presentations 4 Click on Register for a Presentation 5 Enter your Flash ID KSU email address without the kent edu 6 Select a presentation 7 Click verify 8 An email confirmation will be sent to your Kent email account PRINT THIS_ OUT and bring it to the presentation 9 Problems Contact Meghan Cisar mcisar kent edu How far in advance should register Success Series presentations fill up quickly The sooner that you register the better chance you have of being able to attend your first choice sessions Additional presentations will not be added at the end of the semester to accommodate for FYE assignments Can I alter my Success Series choice after am registered Yes If you wish to cancel your registration go to the Success Series web page Go
6. dividual or group 20 3 Registration and attendance at a Student Success Series workshop 10 4 Advising Modules 30 5 Informational interview with one of your regular not FYE course instructors 10 Other activities up to you 15 Grading scale suggestion 94 to 100 A 90 to 93 A 80 to 83 B 70 to 73 C Under 60 F NF SF Grading The NF Never Attended F grade denotes that a student never attended one class session nor did the student formally withdraw from the course The NF grade will count as an F zero quality points in computing grade point averages and will appear on the transcript The SF Stopped Attending F grade denotes that a student stopped attending the course and did not formally withdraw The SF grade will count as an F zero quality points in computing grade point averages and must be accompanied by a date of last attendance in the course Students missing more than two consecutive absences without electronic or verbal communication to the faculty member will receive a grade of SF for the course CLASS SCHEDULE Subject to change Week 1 August 28 Missed sorry Week 2 September 5 Welcome and Overview Syllabus review making an advising appointment advising website September 9 is the last day to Drop a class without a W on transcript Week 3 September 11 Use of Flashline and Dashboard email Blackboard Learn Week 4 September 18 Overview of academic advising academic portfolio seeking o
7. eptember 30 you will get 27 points for this activity You will get the credit by turning in a printout of the appointment with the date and the statement from the advisor about the appointment 20 points 2 Attend a College small group advising session scheduled in October more information to come prepared to discuss your spring schedule and GPS plan These sessions are limited and students must pre register in order to attend 20 points 3 Internet access in order to complete the On line learning modules starting the fourth week of the semester The Kent State User Manual involves a series of six lessons each about 15 minutes long that students will complete on line Topics to be covered include university technology academic advising policies procedures and deadlines time management course selection and preregistration study abroad self assessment and goal setting To access the modules go to https www ehhs kent edu stuPortal lms advisingMod php Troubleshooting If you do not know your Flashline user name please contact the Kent State Help desk at 672 HELP 672 4357 Modules 1 and 2 should be completed in weeks 4 6 Modules 3 and 4 should be completed during weeks 7 9 Modules 5 and 6 should be completed no later than the final week of the semester After this point you will not be able to access the modules See attachments for more detail 5 points per module for 30 points 4 Completion of one Student S
8. g outcomes here Required reading information sources KSU Undergraduate catalog available from http www kent edu catalog 2012 index cfm Add Course website in Per the 2012 Catalog each Kent State University student is responsible for 1 Pursuing successful completion of all courses for which he or she enrolls 2 Meeting with an advisor to develop an academic plan However the final responsibility for following procedures and meeting university college and program requirements as outlined in the University Catalog rests solely with the student 3 Being familiar with the current academic calendar including but not limited to deadlines for course registration course withdrawal and application for graduation 4 Knowing his or her academic record including registration schedule for each semester and academic progress toward program completion 5 Maintaining a current and accurate mailing address phone number and Kent State e mail address in FlashLine and reading and responding promptly to all communications from the university 6 Being familiar with and adhering to the university s rules regulations and policies Registration Information University policy requires all students to be officially registered in each class they are attending Students who are not officially registered for a course by published deadlines should not be attending classes and will not receive credit or a grade for the course Each student must conf
9. irm enrollment by checking his her class schedule using Student Tools in FlashLine Registration errors must be corrected by the student prior to the deadline Dropping a class withdrawal deadline for this class SEPTEMBER 9 2012 is the last day to withdraw drop a class before a grade of W is assigned on the transcript Between September 10 and November 4 a student who withdraws from this course will have a grade of W assigned on the transcript After this point the student is committed to the course and will receive a grade Important dates and deadlines for students can be found at http www kent edu registrar index cfm Students with Disabilities If you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required Services for students with disabilities at Kent State University are based upon documentation In order to be eligible the student must provide verification to Student Accessibility Services SAS with a statement from a doctor or qualified psychologist that meets the standards for indicating the presence of a disability in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and or the Americans with Disabilities Act It is the student s responsibility to provide Student Accessibility Services with this documentation Services cannot be
10. r instructor on your US 10097 course syllabus otherwise feel free to complete them as needed Step 2 Getting Started To access the modules visit http www kent edu advising index cfm Click on the link for the Advising Modules found on the left column instructions for use are provided within each module Step 3 Logging In In order to receive credit for this lesson you must enter your Kent State Flashline username in the box below and then click the Continue to Modules button below to begin the module Note Your Flashline username is the part of your email address before the sign Step 4 Troubleshooting If you do not know your Flashline user name please contact the Kent State Help desk at 672 HELP 672 4357 If you are not able to access the modules or the link is not working please email NEWATSKU kent edu Step 5 Introduction Read the introduction and purpose of the modules and log in using your FlashLine user name Step 6 Quiz Continue to the 6 question pre test quiz you must complete these before you can begin the advising modules Step 7 Complete Modules Complete each module as recommended by your FYE instructor Because your progress is not saved between sessions once you start a module you will need to complete it in its entirety You will need to complete all of the modules including a post test survey by the last day of classes or as indicated by your instructor on your US 10097 course syllabus
11. s Fire in the Heartland video offered through the Student Success Series other resources will be made available through the Blackboard Learn FYE Resource Library at see attachment 4 A L I C E training see http www kent edu publicsafety training cfm 5 Exchange and email with the Instructor or the SSL 6 Attend a university lecture concert sporting event or theater performance 7 Attend a function reflecting a culture ethnic background orientation etc different from your own 8 Attend a meeting for an official student organization or university sponsored event related to your major or career interest Additional expectations 1 Academic honesty University policy 3342 3 01 8 deals with the problem of academic dishonesty cheating and plagiarism None of these will be tolerated in this class The sanctions provided in this policy will be used to deal with any violations If you have any questions please see the Plagiarism website at http www kent edu academics resources plagiarism index cfm or read the policy at http www kent edu policyreg policydetails cfm customel datapageid 1976529 2037779 This might be a good place to work in the discussion of plagiarism and the Honor Code Please note that there is a new policy coming into effect fall of 2012 so these resources may be worth a look 2 Arrive on time for class and do not leave early Actively participate in all class sessions and be prepared
12. to www kent edu success Click on Register for a Student Success Series Enter your Flash ID KSU e mail address without the kent edu select the presentation that you wish to change Click cancel oo ae iS T Why is there a confirmation letter After you make your Success Series selections you should print out the confirmation letter and take it with you to the event Students without a confirmation letter will not be allowed to enter the classroom auditorium until five minutes before the presentation and only at the discretion of the presenter and if there is adequate room What if there are changes to the schedule There is a possibility that there may be changes to the success series schedule so students should check the web site for the most up to date information Is it okay if have to come late or leave early lt is not okay to come to a presentation late or to leave early Please try to arrive 10 minutes early to the event and plan on staying for the full presentation If you cannot make the commitment to arrive early and stay for the appropriate length of time please find a more appropriate session to attend Your KSU User Manual Online Modules Step 1 Purpose of the advising modules a supplement to the US 10097 course The modules are to provide pertinent and important information when you need it most thus each module has a recommended time to complete You should complete the advising modules as indicated by you
13. uccess Series Workshop at http www kent edu success programs success series cfm Successful first year students at Kent State University are those who learn how to utilize resources resolve problems and prepare themselves to take full advantage of their time on campus The Student Success Series helps to promote this success by offering workshops on the common concerns and questions first year students have during their transition to university life Students are asked to register for an offering that is of interest using their FlashLine user name print the confirmation e mail attend the presentation and submit their stamped confirmation e mail as proof of attendance Please see the handout on how to register for a workshop 10 points 5 KSU Faculty Interview In order to encourage students to make connections with faculty members and assist them with feeling comfortable asking for assistance students will conduct one informational interview with a faculty member teaching a course in which they are registered this semester Students should plan in advance to attend office hours or set up an appointment with the faculty member Questions and assignment details are provided and attached to the syllabus 10 points Each of the following activities can add 5 points to your total 1 Wes Moore comes to Kent State September 12 7 pm KSC Ballroom 2 Fall job and internship fair November 1 2012 noon to 4 pm KSC Ballroom 3 May 4 activitie
14. ut resources Start KSU User Manual online modules Week 5 September 25 University requirements regarding Virus checkers Rootkit checkers and other measures to keep your computer safe Week 6 October 2 Advisor visit GPS required advising policy advising options Preregistration for Spring Week 7 October 9 Diversity why it is important life in foreign countries study abroad Time management course selection using the catalog Last chance to schedule an advising appointment Week 8 October 16 How to check your midterm grades How do I tell whether to drop a class Midterm grades for Freshmen starting October 17 Check yours in Flashline under Student Tools Week 9 October 23 Computer Security what to do if the bad guys come Week 10 October 30 Is there more to college than just classes How to tell the good from the bad November 4 is the last day to Withdraw from a class Transcript will show a W Week 11 November 6 Dealing with problems Week 12 November 13 Living on your own Week 13 November 20 The Holiday Blues Week 14 November 27 Room for expansion Week 15 December 4 Wrap up and Good Bye FYE does not meet Finals Week Student Success Series Fall 2012 Successful first year students at Kent State University are those who learn how to utilize resources resolve problems and prepare themselves to take full advantage of their time on campus The Student Success Series helps to promote this suc
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