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Chapter 1: Understanding College Culture and Your Campus : 

THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE PLUS, 2ND EDITION AMY BALDWIN Chapter 1: Understanding College Culture and Your Campus BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 Objectives : 

Chapter 1 Objectives Describe what college will be like and what to expect. Explain the differences between high school/work and college. Identify key campus features and information. BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved..

College Culture : 

College Culture Making the Transition High school to college or work to college Going for the Gold by remembering S.I.L.V.E.R. Supplies Instructors’ Expectations Learning Vocabulary (terms) Effort Responsibility BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved..

How Does College Compare? : 

How Does College Compare? Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved.. BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition

The Nitty Gritty of College : 

The Nitty Gritty of College Schedules Controversial content Grades BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved..

Schedules : 

Schedules Credit hours Classroom hours Days of the week Semesters/terms Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved. BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition

Controversial Content : 

Controversial Content The existence of God, higher being Conversatism and liberalism Nudity Sexuality Creation of the universe Extraterrestrial life Evolution Beginning of life Scientific experimentation Socioeconomic theory Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved. BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition

Grades : 

Grades What are they indications of? What are they NOT indications of? Grading criteria Grading scales Grade Point Average Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved. BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition

The Campus : 

The Campus How is the campus organized? What buildings do students use most? What spaces are available for quiet studying, group activities, and public events? Is there more than one campus or site? BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved.

College Communications : 

College Communications College catalog Student handbook Campus safety brochure College newspaper Literary magazine Bulletin boards Classroom materials College website BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved.

Chapter Wrap-up : 

Chapter Wrap-up Can you describe the differences in college culture as compared to high school or work? Can you discuss college expectations? Can you explain the importance of grades? Can you highlight the important areas on the campus? Can you list and define the different types of campus communication? BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved.