Global Awareness Outcomes:

1. Identify the meaning of cultural diversity in the global community.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic terms relating to citizenship in the global community.

3. Integrate knowledge of historical, geographical and/or political perspectives relating to citizenship in the global community.

4. Integrate knowledge of cultural, social and/or economic perspectives relating to citizenship in the global community.

5. Compare and contrast cultures and ethnic groups relating to citizenship in the global community

Academic Integrity:
The Kellogg Community College policy on academic integrity is included in the student handbook. If it is suspected that you are cheating, fabricating, facilitating academic dishonesty, or plagiarizing, there may be serious consequences. The incident will be documented and reported to the academic chair and/or program director for possible disciplinary actions up to and including course, program, or college expulsion. A violation of this policy will be included as a permanent part of a student's record.

Student Email:
You are responsible for checking your college e-mail account regularly. The College uses the e-mail system to communicate important messages regarding your courses and other services such as Financial Aid. Information on how to access your e-mail account is available at www.kellogg.edu/email.

Course Withdrawal Policy:
If you drop a class during the refund period, your academic record will not be affected. If you withdraw after the refund period and before the last date to withdraw, a grade of "W" is placed on your transcript. If you withdraw after the last date to withdraw for a grade of "W", the grade earned (usually "F") is placed on your transcript. The decision to withdraw from a course can have a significant impact on your financial aid and your academic record. For financial aid purposes a "W" is treated the same as the grade of "F". Be sure to read the course withdrawal policy in the college catalog and contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on how this decision will affect your financial aid award.

The last day to drop for a refund and the last date to withdraw for a grade of "W" can be found at www.kellogg.edu. Click on "Class Schedule" (located just above the web portal icon on the main page), or on "schedules" (located in the lower right hand corner of every web page). Locate the course you are enrolled in and click on the hyperlink for the course title. The dates are listed in the section information detail.

The Bridge:
You can drop-in to The Bridge (on the Battle Creek Campus) to receive help in any subject matter or program area. Specialized help is available in English, Math, Reading, Science, and Learning Strategies. If you need additional help, you may request a tutor in The Bridge or submit a request online at: http://www.kellogg.edu/studentservices/tutoring/. Tutoring services are dependent upon locating a qualified tutor for the course.

Professional Standards:
Kellogg Community College students are expected to model the skills and behaviors of working professionals. This includes maintaining confidentiality, oral and written communication skills, and courtesy. You may be withdrawn from any course when it has been determined that your behavior has been disruptive or detrimental to the learning environment.

Confidentiality: Some courses may place you in a position of trust with access to privileged information. You are expected to not divulge information that was disclosed in a relationship of trust.

Oral Communications:
Some of the material in this course will touch on sensitive subjects. Always speak and listen to others, including your instructor, in a respectful way.

Written Communications:
All written correspondence and assignments will use college level writing skills in regards to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and clarity of content. This includes e-mails, forums, and other electronic communication. It also includes journals, essays, and any other written assignment.

Courtesy to Peers:
Be courteous to your peers. While posting online: Post on time and be respectful of your peers. In a face to face course, arrive on time and stay for the entire class period. Put your cell phone on mute and be sure it is not visible to anyone, including you. If you must take or return an emergency call, please go out in the hall to do so.

Face to face courses Using personal electronic devices inappropriately hinders instruction and learning, not only for the student using the device but also for other students in the class. Texting, surfing the internet, listening to music and other activities not conducive to learning are prohibited. Notify the instructor if you are using an electronic device to access an electronic textbook. Ask for the instructor's permission before recording any portion of the class.

Drinks and snacks, not complete meals, may be brought into the classroom. Please make sure your drink has a secure lid. Clean up any mess you make.

Children cannot attend class. Child care reimbursement services are available to qualifying students. Call 269-965-4150 for more information, or contact the Support Services Department.

Honors Contract Option: Please contact the instructor within the first two weeks of class if you are enrolled in the Honors Program and interested in requesting an honors contract for this class. The Honors Program has a minimum grade requirement to be accepted. If you are not currently enrolled in the Honors Program, but are interested in becoming an honors student, visit the honors webpage at:  http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/honors-program or contact Student Life to see if you qualify.

Retain this Syllabus:
This syllabus is a record of learning outcomes associated with this course. Many institutions will require a copy of this syllabus to grant you transfer credit. It is your responsibility to retain a copy for future use.

American with Disabilities and Section 504 Section: Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. The College is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Support Services Department is responsible for the coordination of services for students with disabilities. You may contact the office at 269-965-4150 to make arrangements to supply the Department with appropriate documentation.

Syllabus Disclaimer:
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Use of Technology:
The College has a variety of computer systems which are provided for the use of students and are to be used for education, research, academic development, and public service only. You are responsible for seeing that the computing facilities are used in an effective, efficient, ethical, and lawful manner. Computer systems, such as e-mail, are intended for college related activities only. Inappropriate messages and/or materials are not to be sent or stored. Read more about the Acceptable Use of Technology Policy at www.kellogg.edu/about/aup.

You are responsible for checking your college e-mail account regularly. The College uses the e-mail system to communicate important messages regarding your courses and other services such as Financial Aid. Information on how to access your e-mail account is available at www.kellogg.edu/email

Contingency Plan: It is advised that each student have a contingency plan in case that technology fails. If something happens to your computer or to a disc storing information, do you have a backup plan such as going to a friend's house, going to a public library, using a computer on KCC campus, saving a hard copy, saving to another source? You are responsible for the due dates in the course even if your technology fails.

Communication: Communication is important to encourage a successful experience in this course. You can expect me to return your emails typically within 48 hours. I make every attempt to grade papers and return them to you within a week's time. If grading will take longer, I notify you in advance.

Mode of Instruction: This course will incorporate a variety of learning experiences. Lectures, class discussions, large and small group work, and oral and written assignments will be used to enhance and reinforce textbook readings. Guest speakers, videos, hands-on learning activities and field trips may also be used to support textbook theory and practice.

Schedule: Please see website for Calendar of the Course.