KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

PDEV C090 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:

   PDEV C090

2. COURSE TITLE:

   Becoming a Student Ambassador

3. C-ID:

4. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:

   This course is available to all students interested in acquiring skills necessary to be a student ambassador on campus. The course focuses on developing the interpersonal skills necessary for effective verbal communication and appropriate behavior and dress for the work place. The course provides the necessary information regarding college resources and facilities as well as an understanding of the world of academia to effectively represent the campus in a variety of settings.

5. GRADING METHOD

   Default:

   S = Standard Letter Grade

   Optional:

    

   P = Pass/No Pass;A = Audit

6. TOTAL UNITS:

   1

7. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

   Lecture

   18

   Lab

   Activity

   Open Entry/Open Exit

   Volunteer Work Experience

   Paid Work Experience

   Non Standard

   Non-Standard Hours Justification:

8. REPEATABILITY

   Type:

    

   Non-Repeatable Credit

   Limit:

9. MATERIALS FEE:

   No

10. CREDIT BY EXAM:

    No

11. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:

12. STAND-ALONE:

    Yes

13. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:

     

    Elective:

14. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:

    IGETC:

     

    CSU:

    UC Transfer Course:

     

    CSU Transfer Course:

15. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES—Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Communicate effectively with other students, staff, community members, and small groups.
    2. Define and model appropriate behavior on campus.
    3. Elaborate during the physical tour of the campus.
    4. Describe resources and functions of various campus departments.
    5. Deliver presentations to small and large groups as a student representative.

16. REQUISITES

17. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    A.    Communication Skills (A, B, E)                                                    

    1.      Verbal Communication

    a.       Introductory skills

    b.      Tone, quality, diction of speech

    c.       Advanced skills of public speaking

    2.      Group dynamics

    3.      Group management techniques

    4.      Conflict resolution

    B.     Appropriate behavior (B, D)

    1.      Personal grooming

    2.      Rules and acceptable student conduct

    3.      Campus etiquette

    4.      Knowing limitations as a student representative

    C.     Providing campus tours (A, B, C, D, E)

    1.      Physical layout of the campus (campus tours)

    2.      Personal script

    3.      Practicum

    D.    Campus resources and functions (A, D, E)

    1.      Review department information

    2.      Visit various campus offices and sites

    3.      Develop personal resource book

18. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Audiovisual;
    2. Demonstration;
    3. Discussion;
    4. Field trip;
    5. Group Work;
    6. Guest Lecturers;
    7. Informational Interviews;
    8. Lecture;
    9. Library;
    10. Other (Specify);
    11. Outside reading;
    12. Problem Solving;
    13. Written work;
    14. Other Methods: Portfolio development, Campus Activities, Tours, Recruitment Activities (as outlined in contract with instructor).

19. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:  Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    Presenting Campus Tours, Campus Activities, Portfolio, Written Assignments, Positive Self-Evaluation

20. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    Positive Self Presentation
    2 Department Descriptions
    Student Portfolio
    Participation in Class Exercises
    Additional hours of Campus Activities, Tours, Recruitment Activities (as outlined in contract with instructor)

21. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks

    Cerro Coso Community College. (2011) Cerro Coso Community College Catalog, , Cerro Coso Community College
    

    Manuals

    Hamilton, Karee. (2011-01-24 00:00:00.0) Manual for Student Ambasadors, Cerro Coso Print Shop
    Cerro Coso Community College. (2011-04-01 00:00:00.0) Cerro Coso Community College Student Handbook, CPSIA: Premier Agendas Inc.
    

    Periodicals

    Software

    Other

22. METHOD OF DELIVERY:

    iTV – Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Face to face;

23. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Counseling (Masters Required);

24. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date

    08/18/2010

    State Approval Date

    Content Review

    APP Status Date

    CIC Approval Date

    Board of Trustees

    Last Outline Revision

    2011-02-25 00:00:00.0

    CC Approval

    2011-02-25 00:00:00.0

    CIPD Approval

    Board of Trustees

    2011-04-14 00:00:00.0

    State Approval

    Requisite Validation

    UC Approval

    CSU Approval

    IGETC Approval

    CSU GE Approval

• Course ID (CB00)

  CCC000152187

• TOP Code (CB03)

  4930.11 - Interpersonal Skills;

• Course Credit Status (CB04)

  D - Credit - Degree Applicable;

• Course Transfer Status (CB05)

  3

• Course Units of Credit Maximum High (CB06):

  1

• Course Units of Credit Minimum Low (CB07):

  1

• Course Basic Skills (BS) Status (CB08):

  N = Course is not a basic skills course.

• SAM Code (CB09):

  Non-Occupational;

• Cooperative Education Course Status (CB10):

  Not part of Coop Work Exp;

• Course Classification Code (CB11):

  Liberal Arts and Sciences;

• Course Special Status (CB13):

  N - Not Special;

• CAN Code (CB14):

• CAN-Code Seq (CB15):

• Course Prior to College Level (CB21):

  Not Applicable;

• Course Non-Credit Category (CB22):

  Not Applicable, Credit Course;

• Funding Agency Category (CB23):

• Course Program Status (CB24):

  2 - Stand-alone;