Syllabus
Textbooks
Required reading: The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success, Al Siebert, PH.D. and Mary Karr, M.S., Practical Psychology Press, 5th Edition, 0-944227-29-5
Required reading: Student Handbook, Division of Continuing Education, Linfield College, 2003-2004
Required reading: DCE Informational CD-ROM, DCE, Linfield College
Instructor Information
Name: Ann Sukalac
Email: asukalac@linfield.edu
Office location: Chemeketa Community College, Salem
Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 10-6
Phone: 503-399-5121
Biography: I'm the Salem advisor for Linfield DCE adult degree completion program. I've been with Linfield since July 2000. Prior to that, I worked with non-traditional students at Chemeketa Community College. My master's degree is in education, and I also have a certificate as a career development facilitator. I'm currently taking classes online--so I know what it's like to work AND be a student.
Course Information
Course title: Entry Colloquium
Course number: IDS 008
Course discipline: Other
Course description: This course covers topics important to being successful as a student in the Adult Degree Completion Program. Includes an orientation to the program, and academic and personal issues unique to the adult re-entry student. Please note that this class only lasts 9 weeks instead of the entire semester. The idea is that you can finish this one-credit class and then free up some time for the finals in your other classes.
Course date: Saturday, February 12, 2005 through Friday, April 15, 2005
Location: online
Learning Objectives
Course goals: At the conclusion of this course a student should be able to:
1. Articulate the purpose and value of a liberal arts education.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of Linfield's policies and degree requirements.
3. Describe strategies for using one's own learning style.
4. Complete an academic plan for graduation.
5. Access library resources necessary for academic work.
6. Identify and describe strategies for academic success, such as time management, study skills, or forming study groups.
Calendar
:
1. Week I: Introductions To the Program To Each Other
2. Week II: Learning Styles
3. Week III: What is a liberal education and why would you want one?
4. Week IV: Library Resources
5. Week V: Academic Honesty
6. Week VI: Credit for Prior Learning: is it for you?
7. Week VII: Nuts and Bolts: The Student Handbook and Degree Planning
8. Week VIII: Time management and study skills
9. Week IX: Career planning: marketing your degree
Policies
Introduction: This course is 1 credit.
Additional information: Grading is based upon participation and completion of assignments. The course is P/F, and may not be retaken.