COUNS-100 - Success Strategies for the Reentry Adult - Graciela Martinez
| Course: | Success Strategies for the Reentry Adult |
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| Professor: | Graciela Martinez |
| Email: | graciela.martinez@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to Counseling 100!
This is course is 100% Online and you will learn the essential tools and skills to become a successful college student. This class is excellent for reentry adults or any student returning or continuing school. I am very invested in assisting students with the educational journey. Please be open to learning and developing your academic behaviors.
Course Description
This course introduces reentry students to the study of the educational, psychological, intellectual, social and health-related factors that impact lifelong learning, well-being, and success. Topics include: Motivation, self-discovery, creative & critical thinking, self-regulated learning, study strategies, communication, campus resources, goal setting, and career exploration. This 3 - unit course meets the CSU GE Area E requirement.
What to Expect in this Course
To be successful in this on-line class, it is important to have time management skills, discipline and diligent with completing assignments. The class is designed to actively engage you every week. There will be discussion boards, quizzes, and weekly assignments directly related to each chapter of your textbook. Be ready to participate and learn. You will have an opportunity to introduce yourself the first day of class!
This is a 100% on-line class and you will be using the platform Canvas to complete your assignments.
Be sure to sign into Canvas by the first day of the class.
Types of Assessments
During this class there will be discussion boards, quizzes, assignments and a final project.
Textbook Information
The textbook, Success Strategies for the Reentry Adult will be provided to you online at no cost. It will be available to you on the first day of class. (OER)
Other Relevant Course Information
This is an accelerated 5-week course. It is very important that you are ready for the fast pace class so please assess your readiness for this online class.
Distance education is not for everyone, please exam your personal learning style preference. You should be self-motivated, independent, enjoy spending time on the computer, have the ability to articulate your voice in written language and have the time required to complete the class.
Consider taking the Online learning readiness Self-Assessments: https://www.canyons.edu/academics/onlineeducation/questforonlinesuccess.php
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 10/07/2021 Sub#: 764