EDUC P102: Personal and Career Exploration

Fall 2016 T TH

Instructor Information
Instructor

Email

Ramona C. Chiapa

ramona.chiapa@portervillecollege.edu

Class Location & Hours

Course Website

LRC 513, T 7:00 7:50 PM; 7:00 8:05 PM

http://speakeasypc.weebly.com

General Information
Description
This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring and examining
careers; and investigate factors that often determine career choices. This class will give
students a broad overview of career selection, planning, and actual achievement.

Required Text
The Career Fitness Program: Exercising Your Options, Diane Sukiennik,
Lisa Raufman ISBN# 0-321-97962-1

Student Learning Outcomes

In this course you will receive hands-on instruction on how to navigate the
Internet for the following functions:

1 How to update your application form, register for classes on-line, how to
obtain your unofficial transcripts, how to calculate your grade point
average, how to apply for financial aid on-line.
2 How to apply on-line for employment or admissions to another college,
view other college catalogs, how to obtain articulation agreements from
other colleges, etc.

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3 How to obtain information on the Internet regarding college majors,

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careers, employment, etc.

How to e-mail your instructors and attach your assignments.
Complete a career assessment on-line.
Complete a stress management survey.
How to develop your own resume.

Contacting Instructor:
In order for me to be punctual and prepared for every class, I will not be available for discussion
immediately before or after class.
Should you have any questions throughout the semester, please feel free to contact me using your
Porterville College email at ramona.chiapa@portervillecollege.edu. In order to guarantee a
response, emails must include your name, class, and meeting time in the subject line and an
explanation of the purpose of your email in the body.

Changes in the Syllabus or Schedule

The instructor reserves the right to rearrange any or all parts of the scheduled activities and/or
work identified in the syllabus. The rights extend to assignments, evaluation, and all other
aspects of the course.

Student Profile
You will create a profile about yourself on Prezi. This is a way for me to
get to know you better, but also for you to take some time to discuss your personal and
career goals. Tell me about yourself, what you are doing in college, and where you
would like to go with your college degree. You must include a picture of yourself. Come
prepared to share in class.

Student Educational Plan

This assignment will include three parts: 1. A printout of your course history (can be
obtained from the myBanweb), 2. a graduation checklistchecking off what courses you
have selected, and 3. A semester by semester study plan listing the courses you plan to
take. I will teach the class how to do their own study plan since this will be a major part of
your portfolio.

CA Career Zone-Make Money Choices

You will need the internet to access this project. www.cacareerzone.org

Chapter Assignments
You will be responsible for completing the Tasks" after each chapter.

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Chapter Quizzes
It is your responsibility to read each chapter before the date of the lecture, this will help you
prepare for the chapter quizzes that will be given after every 3 chapters. Green Scantron
882-E Series.

In-Class Assignments
There will be a few in class assignments based on the lecture of the day. (Example:
Resumes, Career Assessment Survey, Learning Styles Survey.)

Final Project-Career Portfolio

The purpose of creating a Career Portfolio is to enhance your career development. A
Career Portfolio can help you improve your career by raising your awareness of your assets
and areas for growth. By seeing your materials organized together, you can learn how
employers will view you, and identify skill areas you want to develop. Your Career Portfolio
will help you make decisions and take appropriate steps to build your careers.

The Career Portfolio can be submitted in one of two formats:

Format 1: Online, with an invitation to view the portfolio via www.prezi.com.
or
Format 2: Hard Copy in a Binder
What you will need to include in your portfolio
1. Cover Page - with name & contact
info
2. Table of Contents (at least 3)
3. Elevator Pitch (Include Picture)
4. Cover Letter

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Rsum
References
Transcripts
Student Educational Plan

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Grading Scale
A

90-100%

89-80%

79-70%

69-60%

Additional Policies
1. The instructor reserves the right to rearrange any or all parts of the scheduled
activities and/or work identified in this listing. The rights extend to assignments,
evaluation, and all other aspects of the course.
2. All work, oral or written, MUST be completed on the assigned day. Late work will not
be accepted and will result in a grade of zero. See Late Work Supplement at end of this
syllabus for more detail.
3. Cell phones must be off and away during all class sessions. If your cell phone does go
off in class, I will confiscate it and you can retrieve it from the Dean.
4. It is the responsibility of the student to formerly withdraw from this course with the
admissions office by the drop date should they feel its necessary. Do not assume that the
instructor will drop you should you decide to stop showing up to class at some point
throughout the semester. Failure to do so will result in receiving an F in this course at
the end of the semester.
5. Students with disabilities that may require assistance are reminded that it is your
responsibility to identify yourself to the Disability Resource Center at (559) 791-2215 and
to your instructor so reasonable accommodations for learning and evaluation within the
course can be made.
6. Cheating and Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is literary thievery. It is
taking the words or ideas of another and misrepresenting them as your own. Academic
integrity is expected. I will enforce the colleges policy on cheating and plagiarism.
7. Show respect for the facility and those that must clean up after you. No eating in the
theatre or any campus classroom!
8. Should you have ANY questions throughout the semester, please feel free to contact
me. I am always glad to offer assistance.
9. It is your responsibility to monitor your progress in this class. I do not search out
students to inform them of their grades. I expect you to keep track of your score as the
semester progresses. I would strongly suggest you keep every assignment/work that you
do in this class as proof of your status at least until the end of the semester.

Course Schedule
Week of
August 23

Topic
Syllabus/Course Overview

August 25

Repeating Introductions Activity

HOMEWORK: Student Profile
Lecture: CH 1
Discussion/Student Profile Presentation
Lecture: CH 2
Discussion
Lecture: CH 3
Discussion
Lecture: CH 4
Discussion
Lecture: CH 5
Discussion
Lecture CH 6
Discussion
Midterm Review
Midterm
Lecture: CH 7
Discussion
Lecture: CH 8
Discussion
Lecture: CH 9
Discussion
Lecture: CH 10
Discussion
Lecture: CH 11
Discussion
Lecture: CH 12
NO CLASS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Discussion
Portfolios
Portfolios
Final Review
Final Exam

August 30
September 1
September 6
September 8
September 13
September 15
September 20
September 22
September 27
September 29
October 4
October 6
October 11
October 13
October 18
October 20
October 25
October 27
November 1
November 3
November 8
November 10
November 15
November 17
November 22
November 24
November 29
December 1
December 6
December 8

Exam Schedule
Date

Subject

October 13, 2016

Midterm

December 8, 2016
8:00 PM

Final

Late Work Supplement

Policies
I do not accept late work.
If you plan on submitting something after the due date you MUST:
1. Complete and submit it along with a copy of the attached Late Assignment
Request Form
2. Submit the request no later than 1 week after the original due date.
3. If you need a signature from me verifying when the work was completed, you will
need to coordinate an appropriate time with me in advance.
4. Attach any relevant documentation that you would like me to consider as well
5. All requests for consideration must be done in writing
Keep in mind that the Burden of Proof is on you to prove why I should consider
accepting something late.

Some Commonly Used Reasons that DO NOT qualify for any or full credit on
an assignment.
My printer ran out of ink/wouldnt print. You must plan ahead and have hard
copies of all assigned work ready at the start of class on the due dates.
I was sick (and did not provide a doctors note).
I was sick (provided doctors note but did not turn in the work until after the due
date).
I was traveling with a school class/team (but no schedule and/or note is provided
from the teacher/coach).
I had to work (but no documentation or note is given and work also not submitted
before the due date).

 I have my work done but its on my flash drive, in my email, I emailed it to you,
its stored on my laptop/cell phone. You must plan ahead and have hard copies of
all assigned work ready at the start of class on the due dates.
I have my assignment done now (after the original due date) so can I turn it in.

If you feel that your situation is different keep the following in mind:
Always notify me in advance of work trainings, team schedules, field trips, etc. so
that we can set up an alternative for you to submit and complete your assignments
before the due dates.
Always get documentation to support your claim (note from supervisor, doctors
note, etc.). If you are sick make sure you see a doctor or visit a clinic so you can
get a note documenting the illness. Without documentation, you will not likely be
able to earn full/any credit.
If you are suffering from a temporary illness (i.e. stomach flu), it is reasonable to
assume you had time to complete the assignment and you should do everything you
can to get me a copy of your work to prove it was completed. Ideally you would
deliver this or have a classmate/friend deliver a hard copy to class or my mailbox.
If this is not possible, an email attachment that is received BEFORE the start of
class is still better than waiting until you return to show me your work. Make sure
you either save the document in a file format I can open easily. I suggest using the
word processors Save As feature and select the file format called Rich Text
Format (.rtf).

LATE ASSIGNMENT REQUEST FORM

NOTE: You may only receive one late assignment score for the semester.
Name:
Assignment Name:
Assignment Due Date:
Todays Date (NOTE: cannot be more than 1 week
after original assignment due date):
Assignment Submission Date:
Date Received by Instructor (To be completed by
Mrs. Chiapa):
Documentation for Absence Attached (Yes/No):

This section to be complete by instructor.

Assignment Point
Value

Raw Score

Deduction

Points Earned

Explanation of Absence (You may attach additional sheets if necessary):

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