For Your Protection:
It is your responsibility to SAVE your work on your hard drive or other storage device. Keep these copies in a safe place until you have received your final grade.

The Writing Center:
Please feel free to utilize the writing center and its tutors, who can assist you with grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, thesis statements, research papers, and other editing concerns. The tutors cannot write your paper; the point for using their services is to become a better writer. You need to schedule an appointment to work with a tutor in the center. The Writing Center is located in the Learning Support Center.

Minimal Expectations of Student Work
• Student work must be MLA formatted, word processed in programs like Word or Word Perfect, and checked for spelling and grammatical errors prior to submission.
• Other than Discussion Board entries, students must submit all of their work as email attachments.

GRADING SCALE

Points	Grades
90% - 100%	A
80% - 89%	B
70% - 79%	C
60% - 69%	D
59% & Below	F

Chapter Assignments 20 points per module x 10 Modules = 200 Points Weekly Journals 25 points per journal x 9 Modules = 200 Points Knowledge Checks/Quizzes 12 points per quiz x 5 Quizzes = 60 points 40 point per exam x 1 Quizzes = 40 points = 100 Points Philosophy of Success Paper (100 points due the 11th week) In this typed essay, you will present your own Personal Philosophy of Success, identifying the success strategies that you will use for years to come. This essay is your opportunity to write the script that will keep you on course to a rich, personally fulfilling life! An "A" paper will... Demonstrate the writer's careful consideration of several success strategies. Contain extensive support (examples, experiences, evidence, and/or explanation) for each strategy, and Show a commitment to excellence in preparation, including professional appearance and a command of Standard English. Success Journals Your success journal provides an opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings as you experiment with the success strategies presented in the textbook. By carefully examining each strategy in your journal, you will discover which ones will assist you to create a rich, personally fulfilling life. Although I will be collecting your journals and looking through them, write your journal for yourself, not for me. Your journal entries may occasionally be written in the Discussion board for you and your classmates to share ideas. The are numbered journal entries in the textbook, and I will identify which entries you are responsiblefor writing. Additionally, you will write occasional journal entries based on class exercises. Be sure to keep all of your journals as you will need them to write the final paper. At the end of this semester, you will have your entire journal to keep for years to come. Many students come to regard their personal journal as one of their most valued possessions. Journal Evaluations: Journals are due weekly. I will look through your journal to verify the completion of each assignment and to give credit for a job well done. I read some journal entries to get a sense of the issues you are working on. With this knowledge, I can be of greater assistance to you this semester. Each journal will be awarded the maximum points if it fulfills the following two criteria: The entry is complete (all steps in the directions have been responded to), and The entry is written with high standards (an obvious attempt has been made to dive deep - examples, evidence, experiences, explanation). Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will NOT be factors in awarding points in this journal. You are free to express yourself without concern for Standard English conventions. However, I must be able to read it, so make sure your points are clear.

What can I do to be successful?
To create the very best environment for supporting your success and the success of your classmates, this course has three important rules. he more challenging these are for you, the more value you will experience by adopting them. By choosing to follow these three rules, you are choosing to be successful not only in this course but in your life. These rules will support your success in every goal you pursue!
1. Show up! To support my success, I choose to attend every scheduled class period in its entirety. Even though this is an Online class, it is important to remember this rule for other classes. It is also important to remember that even in an Online class, you are not alone. When problems arise, we are all here to help each other be successful in our college classes. No one can do this alone.
2. Do the work! To support my success, I choose to do my very best work in preparing all of my assignments and hand them in on time.
3. Participate actively! To support my success, I choose to stay focused and involved in every class, offering my best comments, questions, and answers when appropriate.
Where can I get extra assistance?
The Learning Support Center:
Please feel free to make an appointment with a tutor if you need assistance with assignments. Tutors in The Writing Center, which is a part of the Learning Support Center, can assist you with writing concerns. Tutoring is free to PVCC students.

Counseling: Feel free to make an appointment with a Counselor if you need assistance with personal issues or help in selecting a major/career. Counseling is free to PVCC students. The phone number to make an appointment is (602) 787-6540.


What other policies do I need to know about?

STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are responsible to read and understand the District-wide Scholastic Standards found in the current Student Handbook. Pay particular attention to the technology section in Article III, Paragraph 15.

STUDENT DISABILITIES
Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center, B-Building -119, 602.787.7170.

OFFICIAL ABSENCES -- MCCCD POLICY
Official absences are those that occur when students are involved in an official activity of the college, i.e., field trips, tournaments, athletic events, and present an official absence excuse form. Absences for such events shall not count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. Students who must miss a class for an official reason must obtain an official absence verification card from the appropriate dean or associate dean and present it to the appropriate instructor(s) before the absence. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been made, the students will not be penalized.

Other official absences include jury duty and subpoenas. Appropriate documentation will be required. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for makeup work. If prior arrangements have been made, the students will not be penalized.

In the event of the death of an immediate family member, absences for periods of up to one week will not be counted against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. Students should contact instructor(s) as soon as possible to arrange for make-up work. Appropriate documentation will be required (for example, a copy of the obituary or funeral program). In specialized programs that require clinical rotations, this regulation may not apply.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS -- MCCCD POLICY
Students shall have the right to observe major religious holidays without penalty or reprisal by any administrator, faculty member or employee of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Absences for such holidays shall not count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. At least one week before the holiday, students shall submit to their instructor(s) a written statement that includes both the date of the holiday and the reason why class attendance is impossible. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be penalized.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students engaging in the following are subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the PVCC Catalog, Student Policies Section.
Acts of Dishonesty; examples include:
• Plagiarism
• Furnishing false information
• Falsifying records related to coursework
• Forgery, alteration, misuse of any college document
• Tampering with the election of any college-recognized official
• Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or college activities. An instructor can remove a student from class for disciplinary reasons.
• Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person.
• Attempted or actual theft
• Failure to comply with direction of college officials or law enforcement officers
• Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any college premises
• Violation of federal, state, or local laws on college campus or at college sponsored activities
• Use, possession or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances
• Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, or public intoxication
• Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, weapons, or dangerous chemicals
• Participation in a college demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of the college
• Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on college premises
• Conduct which is disorderly, lewd or indecent
• Theft or other abuse of computer time
• Abuse of the judicial system

PVCC STUDENT SERVICES RESOURCES
The majority of services are open Monday  Thursday 8:00 -7:00 and Friday 8:00  5:00. Appointments may be required for some areas. Visit our Web Site at www.pvc.maricopa.edu for more information.

Athletics - To learn more about our athletic programs call (602) 787-7173 or e-mail us at www.pvc.maricopa.edu/athletics.

Academic Advising - KSC186, (602) 787-7060. Advisors are available to assist with classes and degree information. Discuss your goals, education history, and interests with the advisor . Hours: Walk-in 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Afternoon and evenings by appointment.

Admissions and Records - KSC111, (602) 787-7020. Services include registration, transcript requests, graduation requests, and educational records. This office maintains all student records.

Assessment Center - KSC226, (602) 787-7050. Services include placement, ESL, instructional , and CLEP testing. Assessment helps students identify their existing skills and knowledge.

Bookstore - KSC143, (602) 787-7120. The Bookstore, operated by Follett, sells new and used textbooks, school supplies, greeting cards, gifts, sundries, college clothing, trade books, and educationally priced software.

Child Development Center - D101, (602) 787-7150. This service is available for the children of PVCC students. The program's main focus is language development, fine motor and social skills for children between the ages of 3 - 8 years.

College Safety - KSC126, (602) 787-7900. Provides safety and security measures for the campus. Services include lost and found, emergency assistance, first-aid, parking decals, photo ID's.

Counseling/Personal Development - KSC177, (602) 787-6540. Free, confidential counseling is available to prospective and currently enrolled students at PVCC. Counselors are available by appointment. Please call or stop by the Counseling Office.

Disability Resource Center/Student Development - KSC119, (602) 787-7174. This office participates in the Americans with Disabilities Act which include reasonable accommodations with access, resources, and support services. Student development activities include student orientations, ESL student support, and student diversity program.

Financial Aid - KSC101, (602) 787-7100. Services include financial counseling for students, assistance in completing the financial aid process and information about scholarship programs. Financial aid includes grants, loans, student employment and scholarships.

Career Services/Job Placement - KSC Building, (602) 787-7073. This office provides job listings on and off campus, assistance in job searches, internships, and Maricopa Career Network for on-line postings.

Learning Support Center - E Building, (602) 787-7180. The Learning Support Center provides free tutoring and other learning support for most PVCC courses. Free tutoring includes study groups, drop-in tutoring, individual appointments and on-line tutoring. Learning Support resources include video tapes, software, and print materials to provide help with both course content and study skills. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Library - E Building, (602)787-7200. The PVCC Library offers a print and media collection of approximately 40,000 items. In addition, the library now has a collection of electronic books. An online catalog provides indexing to much of the material held by PVCC as well as materials owned by other Maricopa County Community College libraries.

Service Learning - KSC141A. (602) 787-6657 or (602) 787-7241. Service-Learning is a direct expression of the PVCC vision statement. Our college is dedicated to "building partnerships that cross institutional boundaries for innovative instruction and coordinated community service." Service-Learning combines academic learning and educational goals with student action in real life situations outside the four walls of the classroom. Students are given the opportunity to learn and develop as leaders through active participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences that meet vital community needs.

Student Life - KSC135, (602) 787-7244. The center encourages students to participate in college and community life. Some activities include honors, leadership training, service learning, student clubs, Student Leadership Council, Emerging Leaders Program and student insurance.

Veteran's Services - KSC 111 (602) 787-7045, is located in the Admissions and Records Office.

Note: All provisions in this syllabus are subject to revision by the instructor. Such revisions, if any, will be sent to you via e-mail. It is the student's responsibility to make note of all such announcements concerning syllabus revisions and assignments.

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TGBTG
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