First Year Experience Course for Freshmen
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1. 82 80 C 79 77 C 76 73 C 72 70 D 69 67 D 66 60 F 0 59 gt NF 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 gt 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 Tentative Schedule for the Semester Please find the tentative schedule on page 6 US10097 Fall 2012 Section 047 Tentative Schedule Week Date s Topic Comments Week 1 August 24 amp Introduction amp August 27 Syllabus Overview Week 2 September 3 September 9 is the No Class Labor Last Day to Drop Day a Class without a W on Transcript Week 3 September 11 Non Theme Topic Campus Safety amp Security Week 4 September 17 Non Theme Topic Start KSU User University Health Manual Online Services Modules Week 5 September 24 Non Theme Topic Coping with Academic Stress Week 6 October2. 1 Lecture and Discussion Led by College Advisor Week 7 October 8 Non Theme Topic Student Legal Services Week 8 October 15 Non Theme Topic Midterm Grades Recreational for Freshmen Services Starting October 17 Check Yours in Flashline under Student Tools Week 9 October 22 Theme Topic Electronic Etiquette Week 10 October 29 Theme Topic Using November 4 is the the Library for Last Day to Academic Writing Withdraw from a Class Transcript Will Show a W Week 11 November 5 Theme Topic Annotated Bibliography Week 12 November 12 No Class Veteran s Day US10097 Fall 2012 Section 047 Week Date Topic Comments Week 13 November 19 Theme Topic Cheating amp Plagiarism in Academic Writing Week 14 November 26 Theme Topic Citations Week 15 December 3 Theme Topic Managing Bibliography using Refworks
3. 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 Classroom Etiquette Please be courteous turn off and put away all electronic devices including cell phones and mp3 players The use of these items is prohibited in the class US10097 Fall 2012 Section 047 Course Grading This course is required for graduation Each student must earn a passing grade in order to complete graduation requirements The final grade for this course will depend on the following Attendance is worth 5 of the final grade Advising appointment individual group is worth 35 of the final grade Online modules are worth 30 of the final grade Registration and attendance at a Student Series Workshop is worth 30 of the final grade Grading Scale will use the following grading scale for evaluating your performance in this course A 100 93 A 92 90 B 89 87 B 86 83 B
4. for the assignment Keep a copy of the appointment confirmation and get proof of attendance from the advisor 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 The On line Learning Modules This assignment will be 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 This assignment will account for 30 of the final grade To access the modules go to https www ebhs kent edu stuPortal Ims advisingMod php o Modules 1 and 2 should be completed in weeks 4 6 Modules 3 and 4 should US10097 Fall 2012 Section 047 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 o Troubleshooting If you do not know your Flashline user name please contact the Kent State Help desk at 672 HELP 672 4357 gt Student Success Series Workshop Students are required to complete one Student Success Series Workshop at http www kent edu
5. 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 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 US10097 Fall 2012 Section 047 Course Requirements 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 Attendance will account for 5 of your final grade Legitimate reasons for absence include for example illness death in the immediate family religious observance academic field trips
6. 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 counsel about completing missed assignments and class material Advising Appointment 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 For the FYE course this assignment will account for 35 of the final grade 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 advisin a 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
7. 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 This assignment will account for 30 of the final grade Additional Expectations 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 www kent edu academics resources plagiarism index cfm or read the policy at http www kent edu policyreg policydetails cfm customel datapageid_1976529 2037779 gt 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
8. US10097 Fall 2012 Section 047 US 10097 First Year Experience College of Arts amp Sciences Section 047 Theme The Art and Craft of Academic Writing Duration August 24 December 7 2012 Location Bowman Hall 204 Days Mondays Time 11 11 50 am Instructor Oindrila Roy Office TBA Office Hours 12 30 2pm 3 30 4 30pm Tuesdays amp Thursdays amp by appointment Email oroy kent edu Phone TBA Course Description The First Year Experience FYE course assists students in making a successful transition to the university through experiential or intellectually engaging discipline based content All first year students are required to take this class not required of transfer students with 25 or more credit hours This is a one credit hour course that will be letter graded There is no prerequisite for this course 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 q
9. ester 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 confirm 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 Withdrawal Deadline 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
10. uestions Course Theme Good writing skills go hand in hand with good grades In this course I will engage the students in mastering the art and craft of academic writing This will involve lessons in organizing thoughts critical thinking developing rough outlines transforming outlines into coherent pieces of writing using in text citations formatting bibliographies manually as well as using software such as Refworks and proof reading Required Readings Information Sources e KSU Undergraduate catalog Available from http www kent edu catalog 2012 index cfm e will be using Blackboard Learn for posting announcements and uploading readings Students should make it a habit to check the website regularly US10097 Fall 2012 Section 047 e There is no text book for this course All readings will be made available through Blackboard Learn Student Responsibilities 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 sem
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