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Sep 20, 2026
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SDV 108 - The College Experience
Course Department: Education and Psychology
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021
1 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the college’s expectations, environment, and resources so that they may become more competent learners.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face and virtual
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: None
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
- Navigate College Resources & Policies
- Demonstrate familiarity with Iowa Central services, goals, and policies.
- Identify key college offices and support services, including financial aid, advising, academic resources, and student support centers.
- Explain student rights and responsibilities, including FERPA, academic integrity, and institutional policies.
- Understand the Purpose and Value of Higher Education
- Explain the role of general education, career pathways, and degree options.
- Recognize the importance of academic integrity, ethical scholarship, and professional behavior.
- Identify steps for successful college transfer or program completion.
- Develop Personal and Academic Success Strategies
- Apply effective study strategies, including note-taking, reading comprehension, and test-taking techniques.
- Demonstrate time management, stress management, and goal-setting strategies.
- Recognize different learning styles and strategies for academic growth.
- Enhance Digital and Research Literacy
- Utilize campus learning platforms (Canvas, TritonPass, email, online library resources).
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct research using credible academic sources.
- Understand basic APA/MLA formatting and the importance of avoiding plagiarism.
- Develop foundational knowledge of responsible AI use in academic settings, including how to evaluate, cite, and ethically incorporate AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in coursework.
- Demonstrate Financial Literacy and Career Readiness
- Explain financial aid options, including loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships.
- Create a basic personal budget and understand credit management.
- Identify career exploration strategies and resources for professional development.
- Engage in Campus and Community Life
- Identify extracurricular, co-curricular, and community opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Describe how engaging with people who have different viewpoints and experiences supports personal and professional growth.
- Demonstrate awareness of campus safety and personal security strategies.
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