Students
demonstrate engagement in the
learning process.
To demonstrate engagement in the
learning process, students should: |
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Take personal responsibility
for and be actively involved in
the learning process |
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Be present and prepared for
class |
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Bring appropriate materials
to class |
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Complete assignments on time |
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Students demonstrate
appropriate attendance and punctuality.
To demonstrate appropriate attendance and
punctuality, students should: |
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Attend all meetings of each class |
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Be on time and ready to work |
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Remain in class for the duration of the
period, except in cases of emergency or approved
class breaks |
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Know and adhere to instructors’ attendance
policies |
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Students demonstrate
respect for self and others in the learning
environment.
To demonstrate respect for self and others,
students should: |
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Demonstrate respect for instructors and
classmates by talking when appropriate |
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Keep discussions relevant to class material |
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Demonstrate appropriate classroom etiquette |
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Observe college and classroom policies regarding
cell phone use, smoking, parking, eating,
etc. |
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Turn off all personal communication devices,
unless appropriate to the class activities
or approved by the instructor |
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Respect classroom equipment |
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Students demonstrate
responsibility, accountability, and professionalism.
To demonstrate responsibility, accountability,
and professionalism, students should: |
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Focus on learning |
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Demonstrate self-motivation |
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Not obsess about grades |
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Do their own work |
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Keep an open mind |
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Meet class deadlines |
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Students demonstrate
effective use of learning resources.
To demonstrate effective use of learning resources,
students should access the following as needed: |
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Class Instructor |
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Learning Assistance Center (LAC) |
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Smarthinking.com |
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Tutoring |
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Library |
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Workshops |
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Advisor |
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Peers |
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Web resources |
| HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL
ACCORDING TO THE FACULTY AT SCC |
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Attending class and being on time are critical
to your academic success. There is a huge
difference between your coming to school and
attending class: be sure you are doing the
later. To achieve your maximum academic potential
at SCC, the following are also highly recommended. |
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Prepare for class and tests |
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Communicate with your instructor and advisor |
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Ask questions |
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Complete assignments on time |
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Participate in your learning experience |
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Know your instructor’s and advisor’s
names |
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Use all support resources available: tutoring,
learning assistance centers, workshops,speakers,cultural
events,etc. |
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If you have a legitimate emergency and need
to miss a class, contact your instructor (in
advance, if possible). Faculty and staff phone
numbers and e-mail addresses can be accessed
through the college website. |
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Ask questions when in doubt…you are
not expected to have all of the answers. |
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Check your SCC webmail account on a regular
basis...we recommend at least once per week. |
