NC.CGSL-001 - Resources and Strategies for College Success - Lauren Yeh
| Course: | Resources and Strategies for College Success |
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| Professor: | Lauren Yeh |
| Email: | lauren.yeh@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to NC.CGSL 001: Resources and Strategies for College Success! Below is a sneak peek into this course. The goal of this course is to prepare you for the transition from high school to college. You will learn about COC resources, professor expectations and get prepared for Fall semester registration.
Course Description
Introduces the skills necessary to succeed in credit courses. Topics that will be covered are academic expectations, financial aid options, CA residency status, academic and career educational options, COC resources and goal setting. Offered as pass/no-pass only. Not associate degree applicable nor university transferable.
What to Expect in this Course
At the end of this course, it is expected that students who have regularly attended and completed all assignments will be able to:
1. Identify Student Services resources on campus.
2. Evaluate Associate Degree and Certificate options.
3. Employ time-management strategies.
4. Demonstrate personal and academic goal setting.
You will be expected to log onto Canvas every day. I will be posting announcements, assignments, discussion items, and homework activities that you will be expected to participate in during the week. You will submit all your coursework on Canvas.
Textbook Information
Open Educational Resources (OER)!
There is NO COST to you as a student. All the materials are FREE and available through Canvas in an online format.
Other Relevant Course Information
As you already know this is an online course meaning that you will be learning online. This course runs for 1 week. Since it is an online course, you are required to have access to a computer and internet connection to access Canvas. Canvas, the online Learning Management System (aka the online course portal) and email. To access Canvas go to https://coc.instructure.com. Your username is the same as your MyCanyons and the password is “students.” I highly recommend that after the first time you log into Canvas, you change your password to something unique that you will remember. Should you have any difficulties accessing or general technical difficulties with Canvas, please refer to the links provided on the login screen.
To communicate with me via email you will need to use your COC student email account. You do have a COC student email address. Your student email address is your username for logging into MyCanyons “____@my.canyons.edu.”
Below is how you can contact me:
Email: Lauren.Yeh@canyons.edu (Please allow for 24-hour response time)
Phone: (661) 249-9106
Course Policies:
- Complete and submit all assignments ON TIME. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Please practice Netiquette! Please go to these links to learn more about Netiquette: https://www.canyons.edu/academics/onlineeducation/threekeysforonlinestudentsuccess.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: 10/26/2021 Sub#: 1082