Tcc academic assignment ( college success skills )

Academic misconduct & prohibited conduct

- cheating, arranging a substitute, plagiarism, collusion are all classified as academic misconduct - obscenity, profanity, theft, forgery, computer security violation, and or use of alcohol/drugs on campus are classified as prohibited conduct

What types of financial support are available at TCC?

- grants - loans - scholarships - veterans education benefits - payment plan - employer provided tuition assistance - senior citizen tuition waiver

A student can request a grade of "W" instead of a "F" if they need to withdraw after the withdraw date when:

- the instructor initiates the withdrawal and it's approved by the academic dean - the student is able to provide documented mitigating circumstances - the student was making satisfactory progress in the course

Auditing a course key points

- you attend the class without taking exams or receiving college credit - it's shown as an X on your transcript - the deadline to request an audit is by the drop/add deadline for the course - you must download and complete a petition to audit a course form, which is the method of requesting permission - auditing a course is not permissible for financial aid or veterans education benefits purpose - in other words, the class is not counted as part of your academic load - financial aid nor veterans affairs will pay for an audited course

Provide 4 examples of expectations for student civility

1. Be moderate in speaking 2. Loud, obscene, argumentative, or threatening speech is disruptive to teaching and learning and is offensive to others 3. Post only materials that have been approved by college authorities 4. Handle only your own possessions. Turn in any lost items or money to college authorities

What are 3 associate degree graduation requirements?

1. Fulfill all of the course and credit hour curricula requirements with a minimum of 25 percent of the credit hours earned in coursework taken at TCC. 2. Earn GPAs of at least 2.0 in all studies completed that are applicable toward graduation in the curricula. 3. Submit applications for graduation by the college's published deadline.

What are 4 preventive measures and suggestions for staying safe on campus

1. Keep halls and walkways clear and fully accessible at all times 2. Weapons and other hazardous items are not permitted on college grounds and must be left elsewhere 3. In emergency instances, comply promptly with directions given by college authorities 4. Activate emergency signals, such as fire alarms, only for genuine cause

List three characteristics recommended for students taking online courses:

1. Technology to include access to a personal computer, a modern internet browser, a reliable internet connection, and functional audio. 2. Time management skills 3. Netiquette and communication skills

If you are absent more than ___ %, per TCC's policy, of scheduled instructional time for a course, your standing in that class may be in jeopardy

15%

You are considered a full-time student during a regular semester or summer session if you are taking at least _______ credits.

A full-time student is one who has enrolled in 12 or more credits.

A hybrid course:

A hybrid course is a course combining required class meetings and an online component.

The advisement report can be generated and printed from (select all that apply)

A. Advising & student success office B. Enrollment services C. Office of the college registar D. Student center in the student information system (SIS) - yes

Identify the following degree categories: A. AAA; B. AAS; C. AA; D. AS;

A. Associate of applied arts B. Associate of applied science C. Associate of arts D. Associate of science

Which statements are true or false when it comes to FERPA:

A. Students have no rights when it comes to their educational records- false B. Students have the right to inspect and review their educational records- true C. Under certain circumstances, students have a right to request amendments to their educational records- true? D. FERPA is the family educational rights and privacy act of 1972- false E. Under certain circumstances, students have a right to file a complaint with the US department of education- true

A student is placed on ____ when their cumulative grade point average is less than 1.50 and their cumulative hours attempted are greater than twelve

Academic probation

A student is placed on _____ when their semester grade point average is less than 1.50, their current status is one academic probation, and their cumulative hours attempted are greater than twenty-three

Academic suspension

A student is placed on ______ when their semester grade point average is less than 2.0

Academic warning

A student will be placed on ______ when their semester grade point average is less than 2.0, their current status is one academic suspension, and their status is reinstatement.

Academically dismissed

Where would you find assignment deadlines for your courses?

Assignment deadlines are generally found in the course syllabus

Which of the following are acceptable course prefixes to meet the health/physical education requirement?

B. DIT C. HLT D. PED

Which of the following degree programs are designed to transfer to four-year institutions? (Select all that apply)

C. Business administration (213) - transfer D. Computer science (246) - transfer E. Engineering (831) - transfer F. General studies (699) - transfer H. Liberal arts (648) transfer J. Paralegal studies specialization: ligation (260.03) - K. Science (880) - transfer L. Social studies (882) - Transfer

What are four support services available at the college?

Campus dining Transportation ID cards Computer labs

Define the difference between dropping and withdrawing from a course

Dropping a course means that a student has removed the course by the drop/add deadline and will receive a full refund. Withdrawing from a course means that a student will receive a grade of "W" which means they will not incur any "academic" related consequences.

When do you feel is the best time to meet with an academic advisor/counselor for academic planning

Just before registration opens

Who is the president of tidewater community college?

Marcia Conston became sixth permanet president of TCC on jan. 6,2020.

Definition of plagiarism

Presenting within one's own work the ideas, representations, or words of another person without customary and proper acknowledgment of that persons authorship is considered plagiarism.

What is SAP?

Satisfactory academic progress (SAP)

What is the limit on repeating a course at TCC without requesting approval via an online form?

Student must seek permission to repeat a course for the 3rd time.

What resource is available on the TCC website that you can use to find upcoming events for students?

Students can find the TCC events calendar by visiting www.TCC.edu and scrolling towards the middle of the webpage to find, "upcoming events"

Where do you find the deadline to drop a course to obtain a refund?

Students can find the deadlines to drop or withdraw from courses in the academic calendars, which can be found within the TCC website.

Where do you find the steps to enroll in classes?

Students can find the steps to enroll in classes in the SIS tutorials on the TCC website

Which tools are available to register for classes?

Students can use the student information system (SIS) or navigate to enroll in courses

If you plan to graduate next semester, when should you apply for graduation?

Students graduating should submit an application to graduate at the start of their final semester, using the student information system (SIS)

What is the maximum academic load (number of credits) a student can take without requesting special permission?

Students must obtain permission to take more than 18 credits, which is the max load.

What should you do if referred to academic alert?

Students should seek to work collaboratively with the advisor or resource who has reached out to provide support

In the first step of the final course grade appeal procedure, the students should speak with:

Students who seek to appeal their final grade should consult with their instructor prior to reaching out to an academic dean

If you repeat a course next semester that you originally attempted in a previous semester, which grade will be used in calculating your GPA?

The highest grade counts when repeating a grade.

Where is the one place on campus where you can go to participate in the fitness activities, gamin, grab a bite to eat, and study?

The student center

True or false: per TCC's policy, if you add a class or register after the first day of class, you are counted absent from the class meetings you missed.

True, students are counted absent from a class even if they weren't on the roster the first day of class.

What grade do you receive if you've withdrawn from a course before the academic penalty deadline?

W

Identify the pathways for each degree/program:

i. Business administration: business, computer science, & IT ii. ASL & ASL- English interpretation programs: arts & humanities iii. Computer aided drafting & design technology program: science & mathematics iv. Culinary arts program: business, computer science, & IT v. Phlebotomy: health professions vi. Nursing program: health professions