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College Culture and the Campus


Objectives

• Recognize the transitional issues of going to college

• Anticipate the expectations of college • Adjust to the rhythm of college• Locate and utilize resources on campus


Transition & Transformation

Transition means a change or modification


Transition & Transformation


Higher Education, Higher Expectations

• S-I-L-V-E-R Supplies

- Required textbooks, course materials, access to a computer, portable storage device

Instructor’s Expectations- BE PREPARED!

- Regular use of technology

- Use office hours

Learning- TAKE RESPONSIBILITY!

- Be an active learner: read actively and critically, complete assignments, work with other students, make connections between learning and life

- Access student support outside of the classroom

- 75% of your colege time should be for activities that contribute to learning



• S-I-L-V-E-R (cont’d) Vocabulary

- Know and learn the terms

- These are your terms for success

Effort- Attend class regularly

- Communicate absences to your professor

- Produce quality work

- More time = better quality = better grades

Responsibility- Maintain a mature attitude and outlook

- Pay attention

- Focus

- Understand and appreciate constructive criticism



• Navigating Controversial Topics Expect and appreciate diversity Managing “culture shock”

1.College helps present a wider world view and understanding of diversity

2.Have your own opinions but be open to challenging them


How College Works: Schedules

• Identify the courses you need • Have a contingency plan • Make schedules based on need and not

on popularity• Build in time to study


How College Works: Grades

“Grades are evaluation of your work, not of character or intelligence. You may be a wonderful person but a failure as a biologist. You may find it impossible to do satisfactory work in history but may excel in all other subjects.”

- James M. Banner and Harold C. Cannon



• Grades are based on your ability to meet the standards of the course outlined by your instructor Know how your college assesses

performance (the Grading Scale) Example:



• GPA (grade point average) is your overall grade


College Resources

• The Campus• College Catalog• Student Handbook• College Newspaper• Bulletin Boards• Syllabi


College Resources: The Campus

• Insert Image of Your Campus Map


College Resources: College Catalog

• A comprehensive set of guidelines Financial Aid Academic Requirements Degree Guidelines and Requirements Academic Calendar


College Resources: Student Handbook

• Your guide to rules and regulations Student Conduct and Consequences Academic Standards Services


College Resources: College Newspaper

• A student view into campus news Events Reports on changes on campus Editorials on student issues Profiles of programs


College Resources: Syllabi

Contract between you and your instructor instructor’s name; office location, phone number, and hours open to students;

and email address

prerequisites for the course course description from the catalog

textbook information

course objectives, or what you will accomplish by the time you finish the class

course content, or what topics will be covered throughout the semester

assignments and due dates

grading criteria

attendance and late work policies ‐ academic integrity statement (which also appears in the student handbook)

disability accommodations policy

general policies for classroom conduct


College Resources: Online

• Most current information• Great research tool for mapping your

coursework


College Resources: Online

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College Resources: Campus Organizations

• Consider getting involved Student government Clubs Volunteerism Academic honors

• Research social networks and email lists


Wrap-up

• Recognize the differences between high school and college that affect your habits and mindset.

• Familiarize yourself with the various resources on campus now, before you need them.

• Anticipate the expectations of college and use the resources you have available to meet those expectations.

• Adjust to the rhythm of college by getting plugged into important events and dead- lines during the semester.

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