Ch. 3

 Federal Privacy Act of 1974  Placement testing  Strict add/drop dates  Classroom attendance policies  Strict refund policy  Academic Dishonesty Policy PG. 55 C opyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Robert M. Sherfield & Patricia G. Moody, Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, 6th Edition, Chapter 3, Slide 3

 Wears many hats  Teacher, researcher, author, advisor  Has “academic freedom”  The privilege to teach controversial subject matter without threat of termination Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Robert M. Sherfield & Patricia G. Moody, Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, 6th Edition, Chapter 3, Slide 4

Do you have a professor that is difficult to understand due to a language barrier? What if you have a disagreement with a professor? What are the written and unwritten rules of civility, classroom etiquette, and personal decorum? (Choose 3 and create a poster p.57 ) Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Robert M. Sherfield & Patricia G. Moody, Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, 6th Edition, Chapter 3, Slide 6

 The accepted moral code or standard by which we live  Academic Misconduct- make unethical decisions as it relates to college  Plagiarism- Submitting someone else’s work as if it were your own.

1. Sharing exam questions from an unadministered test 2. Allowing a student to use your graded essay as a guide 3. Copying files from a lab computer 4. Using an instructor’s edition of the textbook 5. Sharing a textbook with another student 6. Buying or acquiring papers online 7. Lying about why you missed a test or deadline

 Assist you with selecting courses to complete your plan of study  Can save you time and money  See them early and often

 Need catalog from current and future institution  Save syllabi from all courses taken  Know requirements of future institution  Most grades below “C” not transferrable  GPA does not transfer to new institution  Seek out transfer counselor at your campus Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Robert M. Sherfield & Patricia G. Moody, Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, 6th Edition, Chapter 3, Slide 12

GPA determines enrollment status, financial aid options, transferability, and honors Know the quality points for your college’s system Example: A = 4 points on 4.0 scale Know minimum requirements for academic and financial status Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Robert M. Sherfield & Patricia G. Moody, Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, 6th Edition, Chapter 3, Slide 13

Course Grade Value (Times) Credit Hours Attempted (Equals) Grade Points HIST 1301 A = 4X3=12 ENGL 1301B = 3X3=9 MATH 2410 C = 2X4=8 GUST 1230 D = 1X3=3 PHYS 1340F = 0X3=0 Totals:16 32 Divide 32 (Grade Points Column) by 16 (Credit Hours Attempted Column) and the G.P.A. = 2.00

Course Grade Value (Times) Credit Hours Attempted (Equals) Grade Points MATH 2301AX = GUST 1270BX = ENGL 2311DX = Totals: =

Flexible learning time but strict deadlines Often more difficult than on-campus courses Self-motivation and responsibility required Reliable access to Internet required Strong reading and writing skills required HCC Smartmeasure-

Know what it takes to persist and succeed in college Guard your ethics and integrity and be civil Know the rules and policies of your college Establish a relationship with campus personnel Determine whether online learning is right for you Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Robert M. Sherfield & Patricia G. Moody, Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, 6th Edition, Chapter 3, Slide 15