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IT’S A HELL OF A TORNADO!: 

IT’S A HELL OF A TORNADO! Created by Cheryl Culotta, Paul Smith’s College

This isn’t Kansas anymore!: 

This isn’t Kansas anymore! Ways to help you adjust to OZ…. Presenter Cheryl Culotta- Director of Student Development

What about Oz?: 

What about Oz? Ways College and High School are different How to get the most out of your professors How to get the most out of the experience

Ways Oz and High School are different : 

Ways Oz and High School are different High school has built in review! 6 hours per day, 180 days, 36 weeks, 1,086 hours College is usually 15 hours per week (not counting labs), 30 weeks, 450 hours This means you have to do that extra work on your own to do as well as you did in high school! That’s 22.7 more hours per week on your own to do as well as you did in high school…

Ways Oz and High School are different…: 

Ways Oz and High School are different… Tests High school- Weekly; at end of chapter, frequent quizzes College- 2-4 per semester; at end of 4 chapter unit; at 8:00 a.m. on the morning after a big weekend

Ways Oz and High School are different…: 

Ways Oz and High School are different… Grading In high school passing grades guarantee you don’t flunk out- they may be based on level of improvement In college you need a cumulative average of C or above to graduate; grades are based on mastery of course content

Ways Oz and High School are different…: 

Ways Oz and High School are different… Teaching in high school Teachers often take attendance May regularly check notebooks and homework assignments Lecture from textbook and often use blackboard and worksheets Teachers impart knowledge and facts

Teaching in College may make you feel like Dorothy: 

Teaching in College may make you feel like Dorothy College professors may not take attendance, but you need to be in class. Seldom check homework or monitor daily work Often lecture and rarely teach you the textbook Require library research Challenge you to integrate information from a variety of sources Synthesis (putting it all together) is different from just memorizing

Other Ways College and High School are different…: 

Other Ways College and High School are different… Freedom In high school most of your time is structured for you and there are many limits set by parents, teachers, and other adults- buildings are monitored. In college you must monitor your time and personal freedom- research says this is the greatest problem college students face!

What does this mean to you?: 

What does this mean to you? More personal freedom! To make your own decisions To monitor your time To do your work when you want To go to class More personal responsibility To monitor your time To do your own review To spend time outside of class doing your work (2-3 hours per class hour) To monitor your own attendance and make good decisions

Ways To Impress Your Professors – they have certain expectations so…: 

Ways To Impress Your Professors – they have certain expectations so… Look at the instructor when s/he is speaking In class, use the instructor’s name at least once a day when you talk to him/her Make one good comment or observation in class each day Arrive early, leave late Get ready to leave only when instruction is finished

Ways To Impress Your Professors(con’t)…: 

Ways To Impress Your Professors(con’t)… Accept criticism as constructive feedback. Even if you are not complete with assignments or don’t like it, always hand your paper/project in on time. If you do not understand, ask Instructor if s/he would explain.

Ways To Impress Your Professors (con’t)…: 

Ways To Impress Your Professors (con’t)… Learn to use a word processing program in the Support Center. Corrections are easier, work looks neater, and you can make corrections the instructor suggests easily. Always go to your instructor first when there is a “hassle” with your work. If you can’t get help immediately, it is ok to ask others Find a “study buddy” or create study groups.

Ways To Impress Your Professors (con’t)…: 

Ways To Impress Your Professors (con’t)… Never skip a class to prepare for another class- this infuriates instructors and just puts you further behind. Get involved with Clubs, Organizations, Activities, Sports, etc. Social Integration is Important.

When to Study: 

When to Study Study difficult subjects first Be aware of your best time of day Use time well (waiting time) Listen to tape recorded notes with head set. Review notes on 3”x5” cards

Where to Study: 

Where to Study Use regular study area Study where you’ll be alert Use Library, Hutch, Classroom Residence Hall Room

Ways to Handle Distractions : 

Ways to Handle Distractions Negotiate with roommate(s) about study time. Beware of the telephone. Learn to Say No! Hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign on door. Avoid noise distractions. How do others misuse your time?

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Good Planning and Time Management is Essential Sample Schedule

Myths vs. Realities : 

Myths vs. Realities Myth #1: I can afford to skip a class or two. Reality #1: You must attend all classes. Set 100% show-up goal. Communicate with Professors. Double check assignments. Review notes with classmates.

Myths vs. Realities : 

Myths vs. Realities Myth #2: I have plenty of time to finish the assignment. Reality #2: Establish regular study habits from the beginning. Study time must be protected. Get the task(s) done. Take breaks (10 min.) every hour.

Myths vs. Realities (cont.) : 

Myths vs. Realities (cont.) Myth #3: If you don’t succeed it’s not for you. Reality #3: Important lessons are learned from challenging experiences or failures. Great people experience success and failure. Persist and focus on improvement.

So…: 

So… Train/prepare early Attend all classes Get to know your professors Form study groups Establish regular and consistent study habits Ask for help Develop a positive attitude Never give up quickly Learn from mistakes/failure Listen to your instincts

Good Luck in the Emerald City!: 

Good Luck in the Emerald City!

How To Figure Your Grades2003- 2004 New Student Workshop: 

How To Figure Your Grades 2003- 2004 New Student Workshop First look at the course number. The magic number is the middle number. It tells you how many credits the course is worth. English 131- 3 credits!

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If you receive an A in a 3 credit course it is worth more than an A in a one credit course. An F in a four credit course hurts you more than an F in a two credit course. How?

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How Does That Work? Quality Points Scale A+ = 4 C+ = 2.5 A = 4 C = 2 B + = 3.5 D+ = 1.5 B = 3 D = 1 F = 0 Cum Laude 3.5 to 3.74 Magna cum Laude 3.75 to 3.89 Summa Cum Laude 3.90 to 4.00 Dean’s list 3.30 and no F’s See catalog pgs. 133 - 146

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Take the number of credits for each course, multiply them by the quality points of the grade you’re getting, add them all up, and divide by the total number of credits. That is your GPA. Here’s how it works…

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Course name and number grade/quality point credits quality points English 131 F (0) X 3 = 0 Math 131 B (3) X 3 = 9 D and K Mgmt. 132 C (2) X 3 = 6 Product ID 111 D+ (1.5) X 1 = 1.5 Professional Cookery 121 D (1) X 2 = 2 Professional Cookery 122 C+ (2.5) X 2 = 5 Service Mgmt. Seminar 111 A (4) X 1 = 4 Culinary Seminar 100 P (0) X 0 = 0 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Total 15 27.5 27.5 divided by 15 equals 1.83 GPA for the first semester This GPA will not get you suspended, but it will not let you graduate either unless you pull it up. You need a 2.0 GPA overall to graduate, even if you passed all your courses

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Of course every semester you get more courses and they all add into the equation. If you get a poor GPA the first semester, it will affect your GPA all along and can be hard to recover from.

Slide30: 

Standards of Academic Progress Total hours Probation – Suspension - attempted GPA below GPA below 1-20.5 1.75 1.00 21-39.5 1.90 1.50 40-59.5 2.00 1.75 60+ 2.00 1.90 See catalog pg. 136