mmrupe22@actx.edu
West Campus, Building A, Suite 104E
I will be in my office available for student meetings Mondays - Wednesdays between 2PM and 3:30PM and Fridays between 10AM and 12PM..
Please make an appointment to talk with me if these times do not work for you. I am available most afternoons, some evenings, and sometimes on weekends.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
PSYT-1313-001 Psychology of Personal Adjustment
Overview of personal, social and work adjustment skills.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
None required
student planner or calendar (not your phone)
3-ring notebook for organizing papers (Bring to class NO LATER than Monday, August 27)
(optional, but suggested: dividers and supply pouch)
AN OVERALL GRADE OF 70% OR ABOVE TO PASS THIS COURSE.
EXHIBITION OF PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR.
ABIDE BY ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
DRESS CODE: Casual, but Professional. NO:
Be aware of body odor. Be aware of bad breath.
Professionalism Expectations:
Behavioral Expectations:
Students will be expected to follow the Code of Student Conduct which can be found on Amarillo College’s website – www.actx.edu.
SMOKING POLICY: Smoking or other use of tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco) is prohibited on any Amarillo College campus.
Be familiar with guideline regarding Social Media that have been set by the nursing industry. https://www.ncsbn.org/NCSBN_Social Media.pdf
PSYT-1313 will be taught in English; therefore, only English should be spoken in the classroom.
NO CELL PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONICS ALLOWED IN CLASSROOM (even in the case of an emergency, students should step out of the classroom to use the cell phone.)
Drugs and/or alcohol:
Alcoholic beverages and illicit/illegal drugs are NOT permitted on Amarillo College property. Any student caught with alcohol and/or caught under the influence of such will be dropped from the class with a “U” and without a refund. Depending on the situation, campus police may even be contacted. Students cannot have impaired behavior as a result of prescription or OTC drugs. This behavior will NOT be tolerated.
Chain of Command/Grievance Process
Following the Chain of Command is a requirement of any healthcare worker. The Chain of Command will be practiced at Amarillo College in courses. Should a problem arise during a class period, please follow this order. Do not move to the next level unless you are unable to receive satisfactory results from your private discussion.
AC Connect and Blackboard
Each course requires that the student be able to complete some components (assignments, communications, quizzes, or tests) in ACconnect or Blackboard.
Computer access and time spent on assignments is essential for successful completion of each course.
You will be given instructions for signing in and using these programs at the beginning of the course.
There ARE computer labs available to you on the West Campus in Building D and at the Ware Complex on the Washington Street Campus of Amarillo College.
Computer time is also available at the public libraries in one hour increments.
In addition, students may use the computer and internet for course work in the West Campus Access Learning Center in WCB112.
Student Support
The following will be taken into account when formulating your grade for this class:
ATTENDANCE (See policy below)
QUIZZES Each quiz will feature questions over work done in class or assignments that were to be completed at home. Quizzes may have as few as 10 or as many as 35 questions depending on the material covered and the teacher’s discretion. Vocabulary/Medical Terminology quizzes will be on Thursdays. Quizzes covering the material discussed in class will be on Mondays.
HOMEWORK There will be a few assignments you will be asked to complete at home in order to be prepared for class presentations. There will be a specific due date and students will be given a grade according to the assignments' completion.
RESUMES A representative from Career services will present information on building a resume. In this class, you will work on your resume and have the opportunity for Career and Employment Services to help you polish it. A completed personalized resume will be turned in during the Clinical section of the Certified Nurse Aide program for a grade.
MOCK INTERVIEW A representative from Career services will present information on Interviewing skills. In this class, you will practice those skills with fellow classmates or instructors. These are the areas you will need to be aware of:
MIDTERM EXAM Will be on October 3 during class. Will include anything covered in class, or assigned for homework during the first 4 weeks.
FINAL EXAM Will be taken in class on Wednesday, November 7 and will be all inclusive of any material covered during this 8 week course.
ON OVERALL GRADE OF 70% OR ABOVE IS REQUIRED TO PASS THIS COURSE.
Students must sign in and out for each class.
Students must call/text the INSTRUCTOR BEFORE ABSENCES. No call/No shows for class could result in failure of the course. You are responsible for any material you miss during an absence. Absences will be handled on an individual basis.
Students must be ON TIME to class and must return from scheduled breaks at the designated time. Excessive tardiness may be grounds for failure of the course.
Your instructor has the right at any time to ask you to leave class; if this occurs, you will be counted ABSENT for the day.
All students start with an attendance grade of 100. The following deductions will occur:
Excessive Tardiness will not be tolerated. You will receive a written warning after being late to class for the 3rd time.
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF NEED ARISES.
QUIZZES AND EXAMS:
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