SSC100 - Success Strategies for College

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Subject Title
Success Strategies for College

Subject Description
This subject is designed to provide first semester students with an opportunity to develop survival skills for college and business. Students will be introduced to the Faculty of Business and the resources available to support learning in a variety of subjects. Students will have an opportunity to develop transferable skills such as effective time management; research techniques; listening and memory techniques; note-taking skills; reading and annotating tips; and study techniques.

Credit Status
1 Credit. Subject is required for graduation.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the Faculty of Business course offerings and general flow of the curriculum and "What if" scenarios.

2. Work in a manner consistent with Faculty of Business professional standards, policies, protocol and due processes, which have been developed to assist students to achieve success in their chosen program.

3. Describe and apply business like behaviour in all facets of the learning process at college. Recognize that successful outcomes are directly related to this behaviour when learning and working with other students, professors and college staff.

4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the resources (i.e. library, learning centre, peer tutoring, counseling, etc.) available to support and encourage students in a variety of subject disciplines.

5. Describe different learning styles in relation to one's personal learning style in an effort to develop study strategies that are meaningful and useful.

6. Demonstrate, individually and in groups, the ability to locate, research and produce information for a given task.

7. Describe individual time management techniques and prepare a time management plan for the semester.

8. Demonstrate the techniques involved with developing good listening and memory skills.

9. Demonstrate note-taking skills and reading and annotating tips by providing samples of notes taken in current classes.

10. Research, develop and apply remedial strategies for improving success level if necessary.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.