Cornerstones for Career College Success 3rd edition Topic: Persistence/Academic Integrity ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e Chapter 3 - Pg. 49

Persistence - your ability to last during tough times You are going to stay; You have found a way to make it work; You have found a way to not give up. What tools will you need? ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Universal College Policies - pg. 51 Federal Privacy Act of 1974 Placement testing Strict add/drop dates Classroom attendance policies Strict refund policy Academic Dishonesty Policy ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Figure 3.1, page 52 ✤ Last day to drop without penalty ✤ Grade appeal policy ✤ Refund policy ✤ Number of hours you can register for ✤ Religious policy ✤ Policy for placement testing ✤ Academic probation ✤ Attendance policy

Certificate or Degree? pg. 53 ✤ Certificate ✤ already have a degree ✤ need certification ✤ Associate’s Degree ✤ Consider the type ✤ Bachelor’s Degree ✤ Can lead to further studies

The College Professor - pg. 53 Wears many hats –Teacher, researcher, author, advisor Has “academic freedom” –The privilege to teach controversial subject matter without threat of termination ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Your Role in Earning Grades - pg. 55 If you are unhappy with a grade you earned on an assignment or project, ask yourself: -Did I omit something required? -Did I focus improperly? -Did I turn it in late? -Did I document my sources correctly? -Did I really give it my very best? ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Classroom Challenges - pg. 56 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? - read The Golden Rule pg ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

The Golden Rule - Journal ✤ What are the classroom etiquette rules you find most natural? ✤ Which rules will you have to try hard to follow?

Who are you when no one is looking? Ethics - pg. 58 The accepted moral code or standard by which we live Six questions to ask yourself when making a decision: –Is it legal? –Is it fair to me and to others? –Can I live with my decision? –Is my decision in my long-term best interests? –Can I tell my loved ones about it and be proud? –How would I feel if it was on “page one” tomorrow? ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e Figure 3.4

Examples of Academic Misconduct - pg. 59 Giving answers or getting answers during testing Using unauthorized “cheat sheets” or aids Sharing exam questions from an unadministered test Copying files from a lab computer Using an instructor’s edition of the textbook Buying or acquiring papers online Assisting others with dishonest acts Lying about why you missed a test or deadline Plagiarism of others’ words or ideas Bribing others or stealing others’ academic work ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Plagiarism Using someone else’s ideas or words without proper documentation Serious offense in college Involves fraud, stealing, lying Can usually be avoided by properly citing sources ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Student Services - pg. 60 Assistance outside of the classroom You pay for them, so use them! Include areas such as: –Tutoring and computer labs –Library services –Services for students with disabilities –Health services –Student activities and organizations ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Academic Advisors/Counselors - pg. 60 Assist you with selecting courses to complete your plan of study Can save you time and money See them early and often - minimum 2 times ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Planning to Transfer? 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 ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Your Grade Point Average - pg. 62 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 ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Let’s Practice ✤ English 1301 ✤ Chemistry 1300 ✤ Spanish 1400 ✤ PE 1100 Grade = A Grade = B Grade = C Grade = A

HCCS Scavenger Hunt ✤ Explore ✤ Explore the campus/community services on page 61. ✤ Find the phone number and physical location