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Topics
that will be covered in this class:
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Introductions/Blackboard/CampusConnection/Email
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Time management
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Library and Campus Resources
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Note taking
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Learning Styles and effective studying
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Test taking skills
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Self care - mental and physical
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Tools for academic success
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Your major and your career
Student Rights and Responsibilities
: Please refer to the DCB Academic Catalog/Student
Handbook for issues related to your rights and responsibilities as a student enrolled at Dakota
College of Bottineau.
Academic Dishonesty
: (Cheating and Plagarism) Dakota College demands intellectual honesty.
Proven plagarism or any form of dishonesty associated with the academic process can result in
the offender failing the course in which the offense was committed or expulsion from school.
See the DCB Academic Catalog/Student Handbook for more information about this topic.
Disabilities and Special Needs
:
If you have a disability for which you need accommodation, contact Peggy Gregg at DCB (701)
228-5477 or
peggy.gregg@dakotacollege.edu.
Safety Notice
: In case of a fire, students will gather their materials, exit the building using the
south stairs and will meet in front of the President's house stairs.
In case of a tornado, students will follow the stairs down to the basement of the library and
remain there until the weather improves. Students will not be allowed to leave until an "all
clear" notice has been given.
In case of a lockdown, we will remain in the classroom. Students will NOT leave the room until
an "all clear" notice has been given. If a lockdown occurs, students are expected to work as a
team, silence cell phones, and remain calm.
Classroom Policies
: Please refrain from doing anything that might be offensive, disruptive or
disturbing to other students and the instructor. This academic environment is an open and
harassment free zone. Participation is class is highly encouraged and is an integral part of the
higher education experience. Ask questions, give comments in discussions, etc.
Offensive language is not tolerated, not only in your speech but in your writing.
You will
be asked to leave the classroom for this and any other offensive, disturbing behavior and will
receive a failing grade for that day. If negative behavior is a continual issue, you may be asked
to withdraw from the class.
Cell phone use is not necessary in class. Please turn your phones to silent, put them away
or turn them over if leaving them on your desk. Refrain from texting, browsing or other
use (unless directed by the instructor). Cell phone use is a disrespectful distraction to the
rest of the class, whether you believe this or not.
This syllabus is subject to change by discretion of the instructor.