College Expectations

Project #1• E-mail instructor• Due: Sept 1 by 1:35 PM (1335)– TUESDAY!

• Assignment:– E-mail 150-300 words– Letter of into

Project #1

• Subject line– Name & course title

• Salutation– Address your instructor

• Signature line– Name & alternate contact information

Project #1

• Include– Name & grade– Career goal– Academic strengths & weaknesses– Hope to gain from class– Anything I should know

Grading RubricCompleteness and depth of response

0 2 4 6 8 10

Does not cover the above information

Covers 1 questions or missing Subject lineSalutationSignature line

Covers 2 questions or missing 2Subject lineSalutationSignature line

Covers 3 questions or missing Subject lineSalutationSignature line

Covers 4 questions or Incorrect Subject lineSalutationSignature line

Covers all 5 questions and Correct Subject lineSalutationSignature line

Mechanics

0 5 10

15+ spelling / grammar/ punctuation errors

Sent as attachmentOr6-14 spelling / grammar / punctuation errors

0-5 spelling / grammar/ punctuation errors

Rules for e-mailingSubject line

• Meaning!

Rules for e-mailingAddress recipient

• When in doubt…–Title & last name

• Follow their lead

Rules for e-mailing1st sentence

• Get to the point!

Rules for e-mailingBe professional

• NO SHOUTING! (ALL CAPITALS)• PLZ avoid text speak• Be polite (Please & thank you’s)• Edit before you send• E-mail address

Accredited

• Certified as competent –Quality assurance

Academic Calendar

• Semester System– Fall– Spring– (Summer)

• Quarter System– Fall–Winter– Spring– (Summer)

16 wk 10 wk

Academic Eligibility• Grad. HS –Or

• G.E.D. –

• > 18 yrs old–

Application

Residency

• California:–1 year

Public / Private Schools

Registering for Classes

Registrar

A&RAdmissions & Records

Prerequisites• Prerequisite–Required for enrollment

• Co-requisite– Take simultaneously

• Recommendation–Advised (not required)

P101 – AMERICAN GOVERNMENT ……….. 3 UNITS

• Prerequisite: Level 2 English Placement.• Total lecture 54 hours. • This course is an introduction to American

and California Government….

Priority RegistrationFall Semester 2015

August 22 Fall Instruction BeginsSeptember 4 Last Day for a Refund September 6 Last Day to Add a ClassSeptember 7 Labor Day Holiday September 8 Last Day to Drop and not showOctober 30 Last day to withdraw “W”November 11 Veterans’ Day HolidayNovember 12 Priority registration begins for springNovember 26-27 Thanksgiving HolidaysDecember 2 Open registration begins for spring 15December 7-12 Final Exams for fallDecember 13 End of fall semester

Waitlist

Impacted class / major

Full time student load

• 12 units / semester

Max # units19

PCClassification of Students

• Freshman–<30 units

• Sophomore • > 30 units

Lower Division

Repeating a Course• Only “D”, “F” or “W”

Other “grades”

• I –Incomplete–1 year

Auditing a Course

Remedial Coursework

• Pre-collegiate courses

Academic Standing

• Academic probation• Disqualified• Readmitted

Compare those numbersTuition ONLY!

PC CSF UCBerkeley

$690 $3,155 $6,716

What is the difference between college & University?

Community College

CSU

UC

Public Education - CALIF

Fees

• PC–$12 health fee–$1 / unit Student Center fee–$15 Audit fee*–$20 parking fee*

Class Attendance

• *First day*–syllabus

If I withdraw from a class and get a “W” does it affect my GPA?

• NO! • But…–Probation–Transfer

HELP!

• Disability Resource Center• EOPS– Extended Opportunity Program & Services

• Job Entrepreneur & Career• Financial Aid

$$$

• Grants –“Cal Grants”

• Scholarships• Student Loans

Articulation

• Articulation Agreement

Certificates and Degrees• Certificate• Associate in Art (AA) or• Associate in Science (AS)• Bachelor in Arts (BA) or• Bachelor in Science (BS)

Undergraduate

Certificates and Degrees• Certificate• Associate in Art (AA) or• Associate in Science (AS)• Bachelor in Arts (BA) or• Bachelor in Science (BS)• Masters• Doctorate

How many units is a AA or AS? (needed to graduate)

A. 40 unitsB. 50 unitsC. 60 unitsD. 80 unitsE. More than 80 units

Bachelor degree

120 units

What do I have to take to “graduate”

• Major courses• GE courses• 60 units • Average GPA 2.0

What is a “Major”• Administration of Justice (AS-T)• Agriculture: Production (AA)• Art: Studio (AA-T)• Commercial (AA)• Science (AA, AS)• Business (AA)• Business Administration (AS-T)• Child Development (AA)• Communication Studies (AA-T)

• English (AA, AA-T)• History (AA-T)• Information Systems (AA)• Liberal Arts (AA)• Mathematics (AS-T)• Associate Degree Nursing (AS)• LVN to ADN (AS)• Philosophy (AA-T)• Political Science (AA-T)

What do I have to take to “graduate”

• Major courses• GE courses• 60 units • Average GPA 2.0

Communications AAt Requirements• COMM P101 - Intro to Public Speaking 3 units• COMM P102 - Interpersonal Communication 3

units• COMM P105 - Argumentation & Debate 3 units• List B - 6 units

– COMM P103 - Persuasion 3 units– COMM P106 - Intercultural Communication 3 units– COMM P170 - Oral Interpretation 3 units

• List C - 3 units– PSYC P101A - General Psychology 3 units– SOCI P101 - The Social World 3 units– ENGL P101B - Argumentative Critical Thinking Through Lit. 4 units

• Total Major Units 18 units

What do I have to take to “graduate”

• Major courses• GE courses• 60 units • Average GPA 2.0

GE checklist - basicA. Education (1 unit)B. Writing (4 units)C. Communication (3 units)D. Mathematics (3 units)E. Biological sciences (3 units)F. Physical Science (3 units)G. History / political science (3 units)H. Social/ Behavior science (3 units)I. Analytical thinking (3 units)J. Multicultural studies (3 units)K. Health / physical Education (3 units)L. Humanities (1 unit)

General Electives

Electives

Course Numbering System

• P100-P299–Associate -level courses – generally transferable

Course numbering System

• P001-P069–Associate-level courses.–transferability is subject to review

Course Numbering System

• P070-P089– Developmental classes / Remedial – Not associate or baccalaureate degree programs.– Credit is be awarded.

What is the P# for this course you are currently taking?

A.100B.010C.001

So what does that mean?

Catalog• P100 – STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN A NURSING

PROGRAM • 2 UNITS• Prerequisite: None.• Total lecture 36 hours. • This course is designed to prepare students for successful

completion of the nursing program. The student will be given an overview of the program requirements and expectations, and he/she will acquire information and skills that facilitate student success once admitted into the program. Students will also explore nursing career options which will guide the development of their educational plan. (A/CSU) PC-Area A