ACAD 1100 SECTION INFORMATION

Section: 32
TR 1:00 pm-2:25 pm
Music
Building 101
Instructor: Danielle Pulliam
Phone: 901-678-2447
E-mail:
dplliam1@memphis.edu
Office: 604 Wilder Tower
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACAD Website: http://www.memphis.edu/acad1100/

Memphis Website: http://www.memphis.edu

eCourseware Website: http://elearn.memphis.edu
Course Description and Learning Outcomes:
ACAD 1100 is a three-hour academic course. The focus of this course is the
development of academic skills and strategies needed for college success including:
studying, test-taking, learning strategies, reading, degree planning, exploration of
career goals and self-management.
After completion of the course, students will:

Develop skills that are required for academic success.

Apply self-management strategies for personal and professional
development and success.
Understand the expectations of being a contributing member of the
scholarly community
Required Textbook and Materials:

Ellis, D. (2012). Becoming a Master Student Concise, 14th Edition, Wadsworth,

Cengage Learning, Boston
Course Expectations and Format

Students should come to class prepared to participate in class discussions. All

readings should be completed prior to the class session where the topic will
be discussed.

All assignments are due at the beginning of class.

All assignments should be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, with 1-inch
margins. No hand-written assignments will be accepted. PROOFREAD your
papers.

Class Format: You will be expected to be highly involved in daily class activities
and structured exercises. This may include small group discussions, guest speakers,
individual and group activities, projects, and oral presentations. Active student
participation is essential for class success.
Small Groups: You will be assigned other classmates with whom to work and
collaborate on projects and assignments.
Participation and Attendance: The format of the class makes participation
mandatory for successful completion of the class and a passing grade. Research
shows that class attendance is an essential part of academic success. Arriving to
class late or leaving will affect your attendance grade. ** It is your responsibility to
contact your instructor if you are going to miss class, preferably in advance. You
will be responsible for any assignment or activity that was missed. You are expected
to ask questions when necessary.
Classroom Decorum: As a member of the university community, you are expected
to treat faculty, staff, and other students with respect. During discussions, if you
disagree with an issue, you may express your disagreement, buy you may not
attack the person expressing their opinions.
There are certain behaviors that are not conducive to a positive learning
environment including: sleeping, talking while the instructor is talking, having
headphones in your ears, and playing on your cell phone or any other electronic
equipment. Out of respect for the learning process, please be mindful of others and
how your behavior may hinder learning in the classroom.
If you have your phone out during class, you WILL be counted absent for that day.
Civility Statement: As voluntary members of the University, students are
expected to act with respect towards self, others and the community, in order to
foster and promote an educational environment conducive to the Universitys
mission. (Student Handbook and Planner)
Course Policy
Academic Integrity: The University f Memphis expects all students to behave
honestly. The Code of Rights and Responsibilities explains what constitutes
dishonesty. Please see the website for more information:
http://saweb.memphis.edu/judicialaffairs/dishonesty/definitions.htm
Special Needs: Our class respects all forms of diversity. Please see the instructor if
you need accommodations for a registered disability, or to fulfill cultural or religious
obligations. Students with special needs should contact Student Disability Services
to register and learn about the services available to support their learning.

Modifications to the Syllabus: The syllabus is subject to modifications. Any

changes will be announced in class. It is your responsibility to keep up with
changes. If you miss a class, you are strongly encouraged to contact another
student to see what you may have missed.

Assignments
Fall Semester Calendar: Students are to submit a semester calendar with
deadlines for assignments/tests, class schedule, work, student organization
meetings, and any other information that may help the student understand selfmanagement.
Note-Taking Strategies: Using a note-taking strategy learned in class, students
will take notes in one of their other classes using this strategy. The notes should be
photocopied and turned in to the instructor via drop box
Reading Strategies: Using a reading strategy learned in the class, students will
read a passage or chapter (a required reading from another class) from another
class and show how they used the strategy
Career Exploration Unit (Dates TBD):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Customized portfolio including Assessment Summary

Poster/Presentation/or Group Project
Elevator Speech
Presentation
Learning Assessment
4-year degree plan

Final Project: The instructor for your course will detail your final project in class.
Advising Meetings: Students should set up a meeting with their academic advisor
and must show proof that they attended the meeting (student must show the
advising planning worksheet or anything else that proves that you met with your
advisor and have an academic plan for the next semester). Due: Any time before
Tuesday, November 1
GPA Calculation Assignment:
Undergraduate Catalog Assignment: Students will complete a quiz (take home) on
the undergraduate catalog
Get to Know Our Campus: Students will have the opportunity to meet and
interview someone who works on campus. Students will also have the opportunity
to attend an organizations event on campus (see guidelines).
https://memphis.collegiatelink.net/organizations - Link to all the organizations that
the U of M currently has with a description of each

** Late assignments will be penalized by 1 letter grade per day the

assignment is late
Grading: Your grade for the ACAD 1100 course will be based on the assignments
and points listed below:
Grade Tabulation:

Students Total Points/620 Possible Points = Final Grade

Grade Distribution:
A 620-558

557-496

D 433-372

371 and below

495-434

Homework Assignments:
Assignment

Description

Discover Your
Major Day

Fall Semester
Calendar

Reading
Strategies
Group exercise
(in class)

Students are to
submit a
semester
calendar with
deadlines for
assignments/test
s, class schedule,
work, student
organization
meetings, and
any other
information that
may help the
student
understand selfmanagement.
Students need to
read (pages 97114) prior to this
in class exercise
and take notes on
the chapter.

Due
Date
Thursda
y,
Septem
ber 29
Tuesday,
Septem
ber 20

Points
Possible
10

What is Due

30

Semester calendar

Thursda
y,
Septem
ber 1

15

Read & take notes

Note-Taking
Techniques

1st set of notesStudents will be

required to take
notes using their
own method
(pages 97-114)
2nd set of notesRead (pages 5166) take notes
using either the
Cornell note
taking method or
the outlining
method.

Career
Exploration Unit
Undergraduate
Catalog

Advising Meeting/
Semester plan

Students will
complete a takehome assignment
on the
undergraduate
catalogue
Students are
required to create
an appointment
plus account.
Students should
set up a meeting
with their
academic advisor
and must show
proof that they
attended the
meeting (student
must show the
Advising Planning
worksheet or
anything else
that proves that
you met and
have an
academic plan for
the next
semester).

Homework
Assignments
Total

1st set
of
notes
Thursda
y,
Septem
ber 1
2nd set
of
notes
Tuesday,
Septem
ber 13
10/1810/25

15

1st set of notes & 2nd

set of notes

100
50

Thursda
y,
Novemb
er 17

30

Proof of meeting
with advisor &
Spring semester
plan

250

Journal Assignments: See formatting information below

Assignmen
t

Journal 1

Journal 2

Journal 3

Journal 4

Description
How do you expect the first year of
college to go? Will you miss your family?
What organizations if any do you plan to
get involved with? What are you most
looking forward to? How will you take care
of your body to avoid the freshmen 15?
Are you a first generation student? How
does this impact your college experience?
(1-2 pages double-spaced)
In preparation for Discover your major
day tell me about some majors that
youre interested in? Why are you
interested in these majors, is it because
the jobs you could get will help you make
a lot of money or is it a helping
profession? What are some potential
questions you could ask at discover your
major day? (1 page double spaced)
What careers are you interested in? If you
could have any job after college what
would it be? What are some things you
could do as you move forward in college
to help prepare you for the career you
want? (1-2 pages double spaced)
Write about a social problem in the world
that could affect college students? How
does this problem impact you? Do you
plan to help the problem, if so how? How
can college students become more
involved with social problems and use
their voice to help create change? (1-2
pages double-spaced)

Due
Date

Points
Possible

Thursda
y,
August
25

25

Tuesday,
Septem
ber 27

25

Thursda
y,
October
6

25

Thursda
y,
October
27

25

Journal Total

100

Journal Assignments:
You will be required to complete 4 journals throughout the semester.
Journals will be submitted to the Drop Box on eCouseware
All journals need to include a cover page with the following information listed:
Name
Journal # & Title
Date
You must use complete sentences and proper English in your responses.
Each paragraph must be 4-5 sentences in length (unless otherwise indicated).
Journal assignments need to be 1-2 pages double spaced
Be honest, creative, and use your critical thinking skills. I will be the only person who reads your journal.

 Journals are due by 11:59 pm on the day assigned (unless otherwise noted).
Save a copy of your journal in case there is a glitch with eCouseware.

Get to know our Campus:

Assignmen
t
Whos Who
on Campus

Get out of
your Dorm

Description
Meet and interview someone who
works on campus that you dont know
Write a 1 page summary of what you
learned about this persons role on
campus (See guidelines below)
Attend an organizations event on
campus that youre interested in (not
athletics). Write a 1 page summary
of the event (See guidelines below)
Explore Campus Assignment Total

Due
Date

Points
Possible

Thursda
y,
October
20

25

Tuesday
,
Novemb
er 8

25
50

Get to Know Our Campus Assignments:

You will be required to complete 2 assignments throughout the semester that require you to become more
involved on campus and learn about the different organizations and people at the university.
Assignments will be submitted to the Drop Box on eCouseware
All assignments need to include a cover page with the following information listed:
Student Name
Title of Assignment
Date

Each summary must include:

Name and role of the person you interviewed Whos Who on Campus
Responsibilities of the professional Whos Who on Campus
Name of the organization, the event you attended, and who is over the event Get out of your Dorm
Location, Date, & Time Whos Who on Campus & Get out of your Dorm
Purpose of the organization & event Get out of your Dorm
Each paragraph must be 4-5 sentences in length and you must use complete sentences and proper
English in your responses.
Journal assignments need to be at minimum 1-page double spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font
Assignments are due by 11:59 pm on the day assigned (unless otherwise noted).
Save a copy of your assignment you will use it for your final project

Final Project
Assignment

Description

Due
Date

Points
Possible

Final Project

Details will be
given in class
and posted on
eCourseware

11/15 &
11/17
(may
add
additio
nal day
if
needed
)

Final Project
Total

200

200

Extra Credit & Other Requirements:

Extra
Credit
Assignment

Title

Get Involved

Attend an athletic event on campus

(Students must provide ticket from the
event)

TED Talk
Speaker

What It Takes To Be Successful in CollegeJullien Gordon (Location: UC Ball Room)

Due
Date
End of
Semest
er
Sept 13
at
9:40am
and
11:20a
m

Extra Credit Total

Other
Requireme
nts:
Attendance
&
Participation

Due
Date
Attendance and being on-time for
class are required.
Total Points (excluding extra
credit)

Daily

Point
s
Possi
ble
5

10

15
Point
s
Possi
ble
100
700

**Changes to the syllabus, assignments, or assignment details may change and are
at the discretion of the professor