Introductions

First Day of ClassMs Bauer

OverviewI. Hand-outsII. Reoccurring ThemesIII. Getting to Know YouIV. The Syllabus TestV. Class PresidentVI. The SyllabusVII. Pass In CardsVIII. Consider the FollowingIX. We Begin

I. Handouts

The Syllabus Hand Out Packet Two or Three Index Cards Each

Photo

I.D.

Name: First Last

Class: (ex: Soc 1 @ 9:00, Green Class)

Major:

Learning Information:

Book MarkMs BauerOffice: T-3Office Phone: 763-7780Email: lbauer@taft.orgWeb site: http://dli.taft.cc.ca.us/~lbauer/Office Hours: LRC for tutoring: 763-7783

The Scientist (front)1.

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The Psychologist/Sociologist (back)

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II. Reoccurring Themes

This study is important Open-minded skepticism Hard work Personal responsibility

III. Getting to Know You

Me First More Getting to Know You Peer Advice

IV. The Syllabus Test

1. What is the first observed holiday (no school) during the semester?

2. What is considered cheating in this class?3. How many points are evaluations usually

worth?4. What is considered an absence?5. When are assignments due?6. Under what conditions may assignments

and/or tests be made up?7. Under what conditions may you be dropped

from this class?

8. Under what conditions will written work not be accepted?

9. What Scantron test form is required for the tests?

10. How may grades be calculated?11. How may students contact me outside of

class?12. As defined in the syllabus, how are

plagiarism and cheating different?13. What is my website address?14. What restrictions are placed on speech?

Profanity is the attempt of an undisciplined mind to express itself. Negative atmosphere Vocabulary and personal insight First Amendment Rights

15. Should you keep all your graded work?16. Why or why not?17. When is your final?18. Where should you keep track of your

grades?19. Is any of the syllabus subject to

change?20. Where is my office?21. How will we proceed during an

emergency?22. How will cell phones be treated in this

class?

V. Class President

Explanation of duties Nominations are now open The vote

VI. The Syllabus

Suggestions for change? The Ceremony

VII. Pass in Cards

VIII. Consider the Following

The one that contributes the most learns the most.

Jim Henson’s advice A lie is any attempt to deceive. What e’re thou art, act well thy part. Preparation negates fear.

IX. We begin. No kidding.