Course Syllabus

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Course Overview

Course Name:  Student Accessibility Kick-Off!

Course Number and Section:  111-111-111
CRN:  12345
Credits:  0
Hours:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Semester:  Fall 
Year:  2024

Offering Format:  face-to-face
General Course Schedule:  Tuesday, August 13th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Course Description:  The WCTC Student Accessibility Office (SAO) will be hosting a new student “Kick-Off” event on August 8^th. This event is for new WCTC students who are registered with the Student Accessibility Office. Students will learn to navigate accommodations and the college resources.
Prerequisites:  Register with the Student Accessibility Office
Textbook(s):  No textbook required
Other Course Material(s):  N/A

Learning Facilitator (Instructor)

Name:  The Student Accessibility Team:

Kay Eibl, Disability Specialist keibl@wctc.edu 
Melanie Bivens, Disability Specialist mbivens@wctc.edu 
Paula Bell, Assistive Technology Specialist pbell5@wctc.edu 

Email:  sao@wctc.edu

Phone Number: (262) 691-5318

Preferred Communication Method:  sao@wctc.edu or (262) 691-5318

Response Time Expectations:  We will attempt to respond to your communications and inquires within 2 business days.

Office Location:  C-019

Office Hours:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday

Course Competencies

Once completed with this course, you should be able to:

• Know the Student Accessibility Office Staff
• Navigate the Accommodate system and view your accommodations plan
• Communicate your accommodation needs to your instructors
• Utilize campus resources
• Implement strategies for student success

Linked Critical Life Skill(s)

Waukesha County Technical College strives to help students reach their full academic and career potential.  Critical life skills are purposefully integrated into campus activities and coursework.  These critical life skills are:

• Communication Skills:  Communicate effectively in personal, Academic, and professional interactions using appropriate modalities.
• Critical Thinking / Problem-Solving Skills:  Evaluate pertinent information to reach informed conclusions and solve problems in personal, academic, and professional settings.
• Relationship Skills:  Cultivate civil relationships to be effective in personal, academic, and professional life.
• Self-Management Skills:  Apply methods of continuous personal, academic, and professional improvement.

Different critical life skills are fostered and assessed within different courses.  This particular course will focus on the following critical life skill(s): Communication and Self-Management Skills.

Linked Program Outcomes

Program courses, such as this one, are designed to develop and instill higher-level program outcomes that you must master prior to graduation.  This particular course addresses the following program-level outcomes:

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Linked External Standards

This course was designed to meet external professional standards that include the following:

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Technology Expectations

Required Technology

Bring your personal laptop or tablet

Required Technology-Related Skills

Know your username & password

Technical Support

Students requiring technical assistance may contact the WCTC Service Desk at (262) 691-5555 or via email at servicedesk@wctc.edu.  Additional technology support information is available online at wctc.edu/current-students/technology.

Grading

 Course Grade Components and Calculation

Participation 25%

In-class activities 25%

Projects 15%

Tests & quizzes 10%

Final exam (survey) 25%

Grading Scale

A     95 to 100
A-    93 to 94
B+   91 to 92
B     87 to 90
B-    85 to 86
C+   83 to 84
C     79 to 82
C-    77 to 78
D+   75 to 76
D     72 to 74
D-   70 to 71
F     <70

Assessment Feedback Guidelines

Students should typically receive instructor feedback on assessed activities submitted for grading within 2 business days of the respective assessment's due date.  Such feedback may be delayed in the case of unique or unforeseen circumstances or when denoted as such within the specific assessed activity.

Course Policies

Attendance

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Late Work

N/A

Learning Environment Etiquette

WCTC maintains a Student Code of Conduct that governs student behavior and activities across all WCTC course offerings to foster a positive and welcoming environment for all learners.  Please be sure to review the Student Code of Conduct to be aware of those expectations.  

Personal Electronic Device Use

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Other Policies

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WCTC Student Support Resources and Policies

Waukesha County Technical College has numerous resources available to help you achieve your academic and career goals.  Detailed descriptions of these valuable resources and policies is available online at www.wctc.edu/syllabus.  Carefully review this information to learn and succeed at WCTC. 

Additional Provisions

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Canvas Course Deadline Dates and Assessed Activities Summary

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