Course Syllabus

Fall 2025 | DEV-0270-VO01 - Introduction to College & Careers

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Patty Davenport
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: James Wolfe

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course provides high school and new students with the opportunity to explore the college experience within the context of their future career goals. Students reflect upon their strengths, interests, values, and goals by focusing on three key questions -- Who am I? What are the habits of effective people? What will I do after high school? -- and learn about the expectations necessary to succeed in academic and professional settings. Students will learn how disability is defined and viewed within the context of a college community and will examine social issues through the lens of the individual and society. In addition to the core curriculum, students will complete four or more modules on a variety of topics, such as time management, test taking, personal budgeting and communication skills. This course also provides students with an introduction to online learning, including an overview of the College's portal environment.

Essential Objectives

1. Engage in self-discovery activities including short versus long-term goal setting, educational and career planning, and personal strengths and values.
2. Develop strategies for personal growth, empathy, communication, and collaboration in diverse settings.
3. Practice college and career success skills such as time management and prioritization, and develop strategies for reading textbooks and complex materials, note-taking, test-taking and using informational resources for research.
4. Practice techniques for self-advocacy regarding the use of resources and disability accommodations in college versus high school.
5. Develop strategies for making educational, career and financial decisions that align with personal goals and values and create a personal budget and money management plan.
6. Use online college resources to locate and request information and participate in an online learning environment.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Integrated: This course's generative AI policy acknowledges the use of AI is an essential skill in today's world. By using genAI for specific purposes, students become equipped with relevant skills and tools necessary to thrive in a technology-driven society. Emphasizing the mastery of generative AI should empower you to harness its potential, enhancing your problem-solving abilities and preparing you for future challenges and opportunities. Be aware, however, that any time generative AI is used at any point in the assignment without attribution it may be considered a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

• Interactive discussion forums
• Short videos & mini-lecture
• Hands-on assignments
• Peer feedback & collaboration
• Guided reflections
• Written assignments
• Interactive Tools & Simulations
• Multimedia
• Electronic research
• Subject content presentation

Evaluation Criteria

• Participation/Discussions Posts - 40%
• Assignments - 30%
• Final Portfolio/Presentation - 30%
• Extra Credit (2 points) – Any student with on-time completion of all discussion posts and responses will receive an extra two points (to be added to final grade).

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Students are expected to participate actively in both classroom and online discussions and to contribute meaningfully, as communication plays a vital role in this course. For each module, one discussion will be posted. Students are required to submit one initial response to the posted question/topic by the due date indicated for that module, as well as two responses to peers’ initial posts by the follow-up due date for that module. These responses should contribute to the module’s discussion, add new information, and/or reflect upon the information provided by other learners. All students will identify their strengths as communicators—whether through discussion forums, one-on-one conversations, or written text—and will take part in a variety of activities designed to enhance their ability to express their thoughts clearly and effectively.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

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