LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE SYLLABUS

Academic Studies

EDUC, 1300, Learning Framework, 81F

COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor Name	Collette Bloom
Building/Office Number	Online Only,
Office Hours	Instructor Name Dr. Collette M. Bloom Building/Office No. Virtual Only Mobile Text/Message 832-736-5817 Office Telephone Please email to set up a phone or video conference Email Address Collette.Bloom@lsco.edu
Virtual Hours	Virtual Hours Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 pm (Virtual Only) By appointment only.
Office Telephone	(409) 883-7750
Email Address	Collette.Bloom@lsco.edu

Course Description

EDUC 1300 3-3-0 Learning Frameworks (42.2701) **CROSS LISTED AS PSYC 1300 A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. AC.


Required Textbook & Materials
Keeney, H., & Crockett, S. (2022). Owning your journey: How to Successfully Navigate the Community College Experience (1st ed.). Solano Beach, CA, USA: Cognella Publishing. ISBN-13: 979-8-8233-0347-7 (binder ready)

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the first week of class.
Upon registration for classes, LSCO students are automatically charged $14 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, lab codes, and electronic books on the first day of class through the Gator Book Pack. Information about the LSCO Gator Book Pack as well as responses to common FAQs can be found on LSCO's webpage. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND DAY OF THE SEMESTER TO OPT-OUT OF THE GATOR BOOK PACK.

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:

Core Objectives

Course Learning Outcome 1	Core Objective	Associated Course Activities/Assignments/Projects
1. Students will work on campus projects that will inform and prepare them for college. 2. Students will be able to identify factors that impact learning and apply techniques and strategies to achieve personal, financial, academic, and career success. 3. Students will be able to critically think by researching and developing a career/educational plan. 4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of campus resources, technological tools, and library resources to acquire information, solve problems and communicate effectively.	Communication Critical thinking Professional competency Critical thinking	Associated Chapters and Activities: Chapter 1, 2 Activities 2. Students will work on activities related to time management, personal values, self-discipline, managing money, and career assessments.  Associated Chapters and Activities:  Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 Activities 3. Students will participate in activities that focus on improving critical thinking skills, research methods, understanding of their career choices, and an awareness of their educational plan. Chapter 7, 8 Activities 4. Students will learn about campus resources for their education at LSCO, and how to apply this understanding to solve collegiate needs in the future.  • Scavenger Hunt/Virtual Campus Tour • Library Project  • Advising Project

Course Topical Outline

Week 1	CHAPTER 1 Setting Your Compass Learning to Master Your Mindset and Planning to Succeed From Day One
Week 2	CHAPTER 2 Scanning Your Horizons Getting to Know Your Campus and the Services It Has to Offer
Week 3	CHAPTER 3 Time to Shine Setting Priorities, Making Good Choices, and Managing Your Time Effectively
Week 4	CHAPTER 4 Making Connections Why Engagement and Communication Will Be Key to Your Academic Success
Week 5	CHAPTER 5 Staying the Course Committing to Your Classes and Learning to Study Your Way
Week 6	CHAPTER 6 Remembering to Breathe  The Strategic Art of Taking (and Acing) Exams
Week 7	CHAPTER 7 TMI (Too Much Information)  How to Recognize and Use Reliable Sources of Online Information
Week 8	CHAPTER 8 Sailing On  Finishing Strong and Preparing for a Meaningful Career

COURSE SCHEDULE

WEEK	BEGIN	END	READING	ASSIGNMENTS
1	21-Aug	27-Aug	Chapter 1	Discussion#1: Icebreaker;
				Activity 1.1: What Drives You? (See textbook pg. 6)
2	28-Aug	3-Sep	Chapter 2	Activity 2.2: Virtual Campus Tour (See textbook pgs. 23-24)
3	5-Sep	10-Sep	Chapter 3	Activity 3.1, 3.2, 3.3: Time Management
				(See textbook pgs. 31-36)
				*Begin Advising Project (Call and set up your appointment this week; complete and submit in Bb by end of Week 7)
4	11-Sep	17-Sep	Chapter 4	Activity 4.1, 4.2: Student Interaction Reflection & The Perfect Instructor Email (See textbook pgs. 46-47, 49)
5	18-Sep	24-Sep	Chapter 5	Advising Project DUE! September 23, 2023
				End-of-Chapter Question 1. Recall.
				(See textbook pg. 57-58)
6	25-Sep	1-Oct	Chapter 6	Activity 6.2: Test-Taking Strategies;
				End-of-Chapter Questions 1. Recall & 3. Reflect
				(See textbook pgs. 68-69)
				*Begin Career Project
7	2-Oct	8-Oct	Chapter 7	Discussion#2: Career Project;
				Activity 7.2: Let’s Find Some Research Literature;
				End-of-Chapter Question 1. Recall (See textbook pgs. 77, 80) End-of-Chapter Question 3. Reflect (See textbook pg. 91)
8	9-Oct	13-Oct	Chapter 8	DUE 11-Oct BY 11:59 PM! Career Projectand ALL Course Assignments

Major Assignments Schedule

Note: Two major projects are listed here:

• Advising Project-Due September 23, 2023 by 11:59 P.M.

• Career Project: Due Date: October 11, 2023 by 11:59 P.M.

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MAJOR PROJECT  ONE (20%)

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Education 1300: Learning Frameworks

Advising Project

Due September 23, 2023
 

 
Students are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to the start of their first semester of college, during their first semester while taking Learning Frameworks, and any following semester where their GPA falls below 2.0.
 
Students are highly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor at least once per semester, regardless of GPA or how long they have been an LSCO student.
 
Project Requirements
 
For this project, you will call 409-882-3340 to schedule a Learning Frameworks advising session. This session will be approximately 30-45 minutes and will need to be scheduled for a Monday-Friday.
 
 
Beforethe advising session, students must bring:

1. Completed Student Advising Questionnaire (last page of this packet)
2. Student assignment sheet (2^nd to last page of this packet)
3. If student is planning to transfer before graduating, they need to bring their degree plan that they plan to pursue.

The session will cover:

• How to access and review DegreeWorks.
• Review of the new student questionnaire.
• Registration for Fall, if not already completed.
• Information regarding career planning and program of choice.
• Update of campus resources and information.
• Academic Calendar
• Discussion of department division and program directors for student support.
• Discussion of student’s academic/career goals

Scheduling Tips:

• Appointments can be virtual or face-to-face. You will need to be prepared for your session either way.
• Please schedule your appointment early. Last-minute appointments may not be able to be accommodated and could result in a failing grade for this project.
• Part of this assignment is scheduling your appointment. Walk-ins will not have their assignment sheet signed unless otherwise discussed with and approved by both your instructor and advisor.

Advisor Responsibilities
The following is a list of expectations of your advisor throughout the required advising process:
 
•           Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and college policies and procedures.
•           Encourage and guide students to develop realistic academic and career goals.
•           Support students to gain the skills necessary to develop clear and attainable educational plans.
•           Educate students on strategies for utilizing available resources and services on campus.
•           Assist in understanding the benefits of higher education and its impact on lives.
•           Monitor and accurately document students’ progress toward meeting their goals.
•           Be accessible during office hours by appointment, telephone or e-mail.
•           Assist students to develop decision-making skills and assume responsibility for actions.
•           Maintain confidentiality pursuant to FERPA.
 
Student Responsibilities
The following is a list of expectations from you, the student, throughout the required advising process:
 
•           Schedule your advising appointments and come prepared with required documents.
•           Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience.
•           Organize official documents and keep a record of your progress.
•           Follow through on all assignments and referrals.
•           Clarify personal values and goals.
•           Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies, procedures, and campus resources.
•           Accept responsibility for decisions.

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Student Assignment Sheet
(MUST Submit in Bb after appointment for credit)

 
 
Student Name: ___________________________________________________
 
Advisor’s Name: __________________________________________________
 
Date: ___________________________
 
Time: __________________________
 
Student brought:
â˜ÂCompleted Student Advising Questionnaire
â˜ÂDegree Works Degree Plan (and Transfer Degree Plan if applicable)
 
Advisor’s Signature (OPTIONAL for online Bb submission):
 
____________________________________________
 
 
REQUIRED Student Response: Please submit a 100-word response about what you learned during your visit with the advisor.  **You can type in this response (along with filling in your name, advisor’s name, and meeting date/time) and submit the Word doc in Bb assignment area.

Student Advising Questionnaire (Complete BEFORE Advising Session)
Name:________________________________________________

Degree of Interest: ________________________________________

1. What are your primary academic interests at this time? (Can include possible majors/minors, subjects you might like to study, favorite subjects in high school, etc.)
 

 
2. Which areas of study do you anticipate will be most challenging for you?



3. Which areas of study best utilize your strengths?
 
 

4. How would you describe your study habits? (For example - do you study well in groups, alone, last-minute cramming, etc.).
 
 

5. What are some things you hope your advisor will be able to help you with?
 
 
 
6. What concerns (if any) do you have as you begin college? (e.g., academic success, transition to college, etc.)
 
 
 
7. Do you work part-time/full-time? If yes, how does this impact your college courses?
 
 

8. What are your long-term career goals?
 

 
9. Do you plan to transfer to a four-year institution or another technical program? If yes, where?


 
10. What do you think it takes to be a successful college student? What does success look like for you specifically?

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MAJOR PROJECT  TWO (25%)

EDUC 1300 - Career Project (350 points)
Due Date: October 11, 2023
This is your final examination

Instructions
The Career Project is designed to give students a better understanding of what his/her future career entails.  Students will be required to make a PowerPoint presentation that answers all of the questions listed on the next page of this document.  At the end of the PowerPoint, students will add a works cited page and a 250-word reflection essay describing what they learned in researching their chosen career. 

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL 3 COMPONENTS OF THIS PROJECT AS A SINGLE MICROSOFT POWERPOINT DOCUMENT.  The works cited page and reflection essay should be included at the end of the PowerPoint (last 2-3 slides).  This project is worth 35% of your course grade, so do your best work!  Be sure you complete and submit the following components in your PowerPoint:
 

1. PowerPoint Presentation: The PowerPoint should be original and reflective of the student’s interest.  It needs to answer all of the career questions asked on the following page of this document.  Please include a title page stating the name of your chosen career.
2. Works Cited Page: Because the career project should rely on research for information, a works cited page will be required.  Students will utilize and list at least 3 sources on the works cited page.  These sources can include the following: the Internet, books, or magazines.
3. Reflection Essay:  Students will write a 250-word reflection essay that will explain the student’s reaction/reflection to what he/she learned during the project.  The essay should reflect depth and understanding of the importance concerning the career project.

Using library and Internet resources, you will gather information about a career that you are interested in pursuing. Address each of the topics and as many of the following questions as possible IN A POWERPOINT FORMAT.
Education and Training
         What is the minimum education required for this job?
         How many years of study are involved? At what cost?
         Where would you obtain this education? (On-the-job training, junior college, technical school, college, or university?)
 
Job Skills, Talents, and Experience
         What special skills, talents, or personality traits are necessary for this occupation?
        Where could you gain experience?
         In what ways are you suited for this career?
         What personality characteristics or skills do you currently possess that you believe will benefit you in this career?
Earnings
         What is the standard beginning wage for this job?
         What is the maximum salary you can expect?
         What factors affect the salary range?
Benefits or Health Factors?
         What health benefits are available to employees?
         What health and safety issues are involved in this occupation?
         What other benefits might this occupation include: vacation time, retirement plan, and perks?
Employment
         What is the outlook for employment in this occupation?
         What factors influence the availability of jobs in this field?
         What is the growth potential for this job?
Typical Day
         Describe a typical day for a person in this job.
         What are the usual hours?
         What would the best parts of the workday (in your opinion)?
         What would be the most challenging?

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Final Exam Date

October 11, 2023 - 12:00 AM   Through  October 11, 2023 - 11:59 PM


COURSE POLICIES

Academic Honesty

Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty. Students must be notified of their right to appeal before the academic penalty is imposed.

Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.



Electronic Communication

LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.




Attendance Requirements

Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun "attending" and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as "not attending" a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement.

Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.

Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.




Make-up Work Policy

All assignments and projects are due on the dates listed in the schedule above.

It is important for you to realize that online courses require a high level of self-discipline. 

It is your responsibility to work on your assignments and participate in the discussions regularly. You cannot 'make-up' a discussion or any other weekly activities that require collaboration and reflection with other students. You must think about this very carefully. You will not be able to pass this class if you approach it as "I'll wait until the last moment to do that assignment." If you don't have good self-discipline, you must begin developing it now. If you don't think that you can develop such self-discipline, you are at risk of not completing this class. You must be self-motivated and self-directed in order to succeed here. You are attending class, but it is a virtual attendance.




Classroom Etiquette

1. Do not post anything too personal.
2.  Do not use language that is inappropriate for a classroom setting or prejudicial in regard to gender, race, or ethnicity.
3. Do not use all caps in the message box unless you are emphasizing (it is considered shouting).
4. Be courteous and respectful to other people on the list
5. Do not overuse acronyms like you would use in text messaging. Some of the list participants may not be familiar with acronyms.
6. Use line breaks and paragraphs in long responses.
7. Write your full name at the end of the posting.
8. Be careful with sarcasm and subtle humor; one person's joke is another person's insult.

Exam Policy

The final examination is the submission of the Career Project. Due date is October 11, 2023 no later than 11:59 P.M.


Expected Time Requirement for this Course

For every hour in class (or unit of credit) taught in a 16-week session, students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. Example: For a 3-credit hour class taught in a 16-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 6 to 9 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 10-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in an 8-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 12 to 18 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 5-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 20 to 29 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments.


Grading and Evaluation Method

Grades are weighted for this course as follows:

Instructor Response Time

The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.


Participation Requirements

Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor's attendance policy for additional information.
(See LSCO Student Handbook, Class Attendance.)


Review of Test Grades

 If the student has an issue with his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) days after receiving the grade.



Student's Responsibility

This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.


Syllabus Content

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.


Textbook and Required Materials Access

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.


STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES

Advocacy Information

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the advising office for guidance on how to identify possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.


Affirmative Action

LSCO is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503,504); Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Act of 1974; Article 522lk V.A.C.S.; and Executive Orders 11246 and 11758.


Title IX of the Education Amendments

LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Patty Collins, at patty.collins@lsco.edu.


Blackboard Resources

LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu and Password. For help in identifying your Username/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.

Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.


Career Coach

Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.

Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Visit https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO's Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.


Gator Assistance Services

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled technical students support for daycare costs as well as other services.

Visit https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.


Gator Success Center

Students are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring, support services, or access to an open computer lab. Face-to-face and online supplemental instruction sessions are available to help students through any LSCO course. Reach out to learning.center@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support.


Library Services

Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library's current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to lscolibrary@lsco.edu.


Student with Disabilities

Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.

Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Special Populations Advisor at (409) 882-3393 or visiting the Advising Office located on the first floor of the Ron Lewis Library Building (RLB) room 113. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here: https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Special Populations Advisor must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.


Upswing 24/7 FREE Tutoring Services

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.

Visit https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.


INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

Campus Closure

In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange's classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.


Civility

Please be considerate of other classmates' feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.

The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.


Contingency Plans

Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and Success Center.


COVID Notification Policy

Students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 are required to report their condition to their instructor and to the College via the COVID Notification Form. Guidance on how to proceed will be delivered to the student's email after completing the required notification form.


Credit Transfer

Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability.


Criminal Background Policy

LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.


Drops and Withdrawals

Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.


Grade of "Incomplete"

The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student's LSCO email.

Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.


Grade Appeals and the Academic Grievance Process

Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.

An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student's ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process outlined below. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.

Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.


Institutional Educational Goals

Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:

1. Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
2. Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
3. Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
4. Teamwork (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
5. Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.
6. Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
7. Professional competency (Technical) - Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills and that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.

MyGator and Log-In Credentials

Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your username/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.

It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual - the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.


Policies and Procedures

LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Faculty Handbook, LSCO Student Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.


Prohibited Items in the Classroom

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.


Student Privacy

The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO's statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO's Student Handbook, page 70. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook, appendix D.