STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY SFA 101 Freshman Seminar Fall 2010 CLASS INFORMATION: Room: Math 101 (Auditorium Classroom) Class Day & Time: 1:00 P.M. 2:40 P.M. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: SFA 101 Instructor: Nursing Department Student Instructor: Name: Rose M. Powell, PhD, RN Name: Tiara Jefferson Office: 166 Nursing Bldg. (off campus) Email: jeffersotn@titan.sfasu.edu Phone: 936-468-7728 (office) 936-201-6377 (cell) E-mail: powellrm@sfasu.edu Office Hrs: Monday: 10-5 Tuesday: 9-12 Wednesday and Thursday: Clinical at the hospital Other times I will be available by appointment only. PROGRAM/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of SFA101 the student will be informed of the following areas and how they relate to their success ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ACCESSING AND EVALUATING INFORMATION CAMPUS AND COMMUITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE CLASSROOM LEARNING STRATEGIES OVERVIEW UNIVERSITY RESOURCES PERSONAL SURVIVAL SKILLS SFA HISTORY, TRADITIONS, AND PRIDE TRUE VALUE OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY RULES AND PROCEDURES WORKING SUCCESSFULLY WITH PEERS, FACULTY, AND STAFF CLASS READINGS AND MATERIALS: All students will receive a Keys to College Success pamphlet and a SFA 101 Freshman Success Handbook at the beginning of the semester. Information in the study sheet and handbook will be used for class discussions. Make sure you get them, read them, and understand them. You will also need a class notebook of some type. COURSE METHODS AND ACTIVITIES: You will participate in the class in the following ways: Small group discussion Whole class discussion Guest speakers Visits to campus locations Videos Games and exercises Illustrated lecture Individual conferences SFA 101 Fall 2010 1
GRADING PROCEDURES: SFA 101 is a graded course. Passing this course will give you one semester credit that can be used toward the total number of credits you need to graduate. The grading system is as follows: 400 358 points = A 357 318 points = B 317 278 points = C 277 238 points = D 237 pts & below = F Attendance 60 points Instructor/Student Instructor Meetings: Two individual meetings with the instructor or the student instructor will be scheduled. The purpose of these meetings is to allow you to ask questions, get clarification about college life or just to chat about whatever is on your mind. They count for a total of 20 points of your attendance grade. Outside Events: You will be required to attend four (4) outside events provided by SFA. You must provide sufficient documentation of the event of your choice. Attendance to these events will be valued at 10 points each for a total of 40 points. Class Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory; therefore, please plan to attend ALL class sessions. Attendance will be taken daily. Every absence that you incur will result in a deduction of 2 points from your final grade. Exam/Celebration 100 points Only one exam will be given during the semester. It will include true/false, matching, multiple choice, fill in the blank, and essay items. The exam will be based on material from assigned readings and class discussion; it should not be difficult if you have done the readings and participated in classes. In addition to testing you on the course material, this exam will indicate how you perform with different types of test questions and allow your instructor to make suggestions to improve your test taking skills in other classes. There is no final exam. Assignments 165 points Several times during the semester you will be given an assignment to be completed using e-mail or to be turned in during class. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. These assignments are intended to provide you with an opportunity to reflect on and benefit from what s happening in college. You will be assigned three 1 page papers, each valued at 25 points. Formatting for the papers is as Follows: 1 margins, Times 12 pt font, and double line spacing. The due dates for the papers are indicated on the schedule below, and on those dates the paper is due at the beginning of class. Writing for Reflection: 75 points Reflection entries will be made after each class throughout the semester. Please write the date, what the class was about, and what you will do with the information that was presented and discussed. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to ask for the reflection entry information. Please purchase a small spiral notebook to write your reflections in. TOTAL POINTS FOR COURSE 400 POINTS MAIL: Please check your Titan e-mail account regularly. E-mail will be the official tool for communicating the important reminders, announcements, and further assignment directions. CLASS RULES: Following the class rules will help to maximize the SFA 101 experience for you and your classmates: 1. Attend every class. Be on time. Tardiness is not a practice to develop in the nursing field. 2. Do all assigned work and readings, if applicable; turn in all required work on the day it is due. Nursing instructors are not flexible; this is your training for that important program. 3. Participate in individual and group activities and discussions. 4. Treat everyone in the class with respect and courtesy. 2
5. All students are expected to demonstrate professional behavior and use language appropriate for the classroom learning experience. 6. Turn off all PDAs, cell phones, and other electronic devices; put these items away during class time. 7. Ask questions! COURSE COMPLAINTS: Any college course complaints or problems should first be discussed with the course instructor for the particular course. Difficulties can usually be resolved there. If the complaint cannot be resolved, the next person to see is the appropriate department chairperson. For SFA 101, the chairperson is Dr. Tim Clipson, Steen Library, Room 203L, (936) 468-2188. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (A-9.1): Academic integrity is a responsibility of all University faculty and students. Faculty members promote academic integrity in multiple ways, including instruction on the components of academic honesty, as well as abiding by University policy on penalties for cheating and plagiarism. Definition of Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or (3) helping or attempting to help another in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are: (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one s own work when, in fact, it is at least partly the work of another; (2) submitting a work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from an Internet source of another source; and (3) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one s paper without giving the author due credit. Please read the complete policy at http://www.sfasu/edu/policies/academic_integrity.asp WITHHELD GRADES (A-54): Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a WH, or the grade automatically becomes an F. If students register for the same course in future terms, the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated course for the purpose of computing the grade point average (GPA). STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: To obtain disability related accommodations, alternate formats, and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human Services Building, Room 325, 468-3004/ 468-1004 (TDD) as early as possible in the semester. Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided. Failure to request services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations. For additional information, go to http://www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices/. 3
TENTATIVE CLASS CALENDAR: September 1, 2010 December 16, 2010 This calendar is subject to change as needs arise during the semester. You will be notified of changes as they occur. SFA 101 classes (Sections 50, 51, 52, 53) for nursing majors meet each Wednesday at 1:00 pm 2:40 pm. Date Event Notes & Assignments Major Topic Monday, August 31 First day of class for fall semester ---- Week 1 Classes for SFA 101 Nursing begin On Wednesday. See you at 1 p.m. in Class Overview Icebreakers get acquainted (Dr. Powell). Video (Dr. Hensarling) September 1 Meeting 1(All instructors) Room 101 Math Bldg. Guest Speaker: Ms. Trina Menefee Last day to register for Thursday, September 2 classes/change schedules other than drop classes Convocation 4:15 PM Coliseum Meet at Coliseum at 4:15 Required Activity (10 Points) Monday, September 6 Labor Day Holiday ---- Fun Time For You to Relax!!!!!!!! Guest Speaker Ms. M.E. McWilliams Read pp. 81-82, p. 51, cs 2-3 Week 2 September 8 Meeting 2 (Dr. Hensarling) Explain Assignment for Paper 1 (What is your learning style, including strengths and weaknesses? (1 Page only). Week 3 September 15 Week 4 September 22 Week 5 September 29 Week 6 October 6 Week 7 October 13 Week 8 October 20 Week 9 October 27 Meeting 3 (Dr. Migl) *12 th Class Day, Official University Role Taken Meeting 4 (Ms. Ballard) Meeting 5 (Dr. Powell & Dr. Migl) Meeting 6 (Ms. Ballard) *Career Fair Oct 6, Student Center, 1:00-4:00 pm (after class) Meeting 7 (Dr. Hensarling) Meeting 8 (Dr. Powell) Meeting 9 (Dr. Migl) College Classroom Learning Strategies Learning Styles and Procrastination Overview of the AARC Discuss the VARK Questionnaire College Classroom Learning Strategies Test Anxiety, Exam Strategies, Study Skills Personal Survival Skills Alcohol and Drugs, Touch on Health, Safety & Fitness Individual Sessions with Instructors University Rules and Procedures University Resources Personal Survival Skills Time and Stress Management Accessing and Evaluating Information Critical Thinking and Logic & Finding Resources Type Focus Window Opens (Go over Instructions in class) Celebration, Academic Integrity Review Study Skills Working Successfully with Faculty and Staff Type Focus Window Closes Individual Sessions with Instructors Working Successfully with Peers Go Over Type Focus 4 Guest Speaker: Ms. Amy Owen Alcohol Video Read pp. 37-40, pp 79-81, cs 6-10 Paper 1 Due Review VARK Questionnaire Guest Speaker: Dr. Peggy Scott Guest Speaker: Dr. Gina Haidinyak Read pp. 33-34 Break Out Sessions with Faculty and Student Instructors Guest Speaker: Ms. Jill Miley Read pp. cs 4-5 Explain Assignment for Paper 2 (How do I Deal With Stress and Management of My Time? (1 Page only) 3 Groups of 40 students (40A, 40 B & 40C) to go to library Read pp. 83-86, p. 50 Paper 2 Due Check on Type Focus Progress Read pp 34-36 Library Resource Locator Due Class Discussion to Review Study Skills & Working Successfully with Faculty & Staff Ms. Jennifer Davis (Careers Services) will discuss Type Focus results with students in class in Room Math 101 (1-2:30); Groups to Submit Presentation Topics. SNA officers to talk to students
Saturday, October 30 Homecoming --- ---- Week 10 November 3 Week 11 November 10 Week 12 November 17 Week 13 November 25 Week 14 December 1 Week 15 December 8 December 16 Meeting 10 (Dr. Hensarling &Student Meeting 11 (Ms Ballard) SFA History, Traditions, & Pride Personal Survival Skills Money Management 1:15 P.M. Guest Speaker: Stacy Irwin, from Bancorp South to discuss Money Management Ms Trina Menefee discuss forms for Spring Registration, GPA Read pp. 16-29 & cs pp. 16-18 **Observatory Nov 4 (Meet at 6:30) Ms Trina Menefee here. Student to have all papers to Register for Spring, copy of transcript printed off, SFA 101 Exam Due. Turn in the Health Related Topic Your Group will present Student Advisement for Spring True Value of a College Education Discuss Class Presentations Meeting 12 (Dr. Powell) Be Brief, Be Bright and Be Gone Beginning of Thanksgiving Holidays for Students and Faculty No Class Today --- Meeting 13 (All Discuss Wellness, Safety, Fitness Groups to present Health Topic Meeting 14 (All No Class Groups to present Health Topic CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT SPRING SEMESTER!! Why I Chose To Be A Nurse pp. 42-48, pp. 62-65, pp 65-67 Paper 3 due today Be Brief, Be Bright and Be Gone 5 MINUTE GROUP PRESENTATIONS Be Brief, Be Bright and Be Gone 5 MINUTE GROUP PRESENTATIONS CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No Final 5