Overview Objective Materials grading Exam ELI Policies and Procedures Contacting the Instructor Beginning the Course
SDV 100: College Success Skills - 1 Credit
Professors: Bonnie Cascio, Trevor Blair, Joshua Richey, Peggy McKelvey, Kitty Deal, Holly Easterling, Michael Donnelly, Courtney Palmer-Sales, Gandolfo Corradino, Christina Hubbard

Overview

This course is specifically for the online learner. The emphasis will be on the major concerns of college students in the online environment:  study skills, time management and college resources,   Through exercises in the text, online and individualized projects, we hope you will learn/improve the skills necessary to be a successful college student. 
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Objectives

 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • locate information about the college and the policies and procedures of the college
  • develop skills for academic success
  • develop self-management techniques for academic success
  • develop skills that encourage responsible decision-making in academic, personal and career plans
  • apply technology for academic success
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Materials

 



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Grading
 

Grading is on a contractual basis where you determine the grade for which you will work. 

For a minimum "C" grade: complete 7 assignments plus the exam

For an average "B" grade: complete 9 assignments plus the exam

For a superior "A" grade: complete all 11 assignments plus the exam

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Exams

 

There is 1 proctored exam in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

  This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Contacting the Instructor

 

We are here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

Instructor Email Telephone
Bonnie Cascio bcascio@nvcc.edu 703-257-6663
Trevor Blair tblair@nvcc.edu 703-845-6236
Joshua Richey jrichey@nvcc.edu 703-845-6036
Peggy McKelvey pmckelvey@nvcc.edu 703-878-5712
J'Naudia Hunter-Phillips jhunter@nvcc.edu 703-323-3212
Courtney Palmer-Sales cpalmersales@nvcc.edu  
Michael Donnelly mdonnelly@nvcc.edu  
Holly Easterling heasterling@nvcc.edu  
Gandolfo Corradino gcorradino @nvcc.edu  
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Beginning the Course
 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.