Kaua’i Community College

“DRIVING TOWARDS STUDENT SUCCESS”

STUDENT ORIENTATION 2010-11

Greetings! I will be your guide for this presentation

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“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” R. Collier

What is the highest letter grade I think I can earn for each class that I am taking?

This will be my goal for the term

Successful students are self-disciplined, organized, and can manage their time.

Take a look at your class schedule and write down the highest grade you think you can earn for each class.

Think of these grades as your academic goal for the semester and prepare to achieve your goal.

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IntroductionHow well you do in college is based on how motivated you are to succeed

Motivated behavior always involves choices

Who do you think is responsible for your motivation?

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Drivers Manual-College Catalog

KCC COLLEGE CATALOG: http://www.kauai.hawaii.edu

Learning the rules of the road to a college education is an important first step

In our metaphor about driving, get hold of the Driver’s Manual and in this case, the College Catalog

A FREE Catalog is located at the KCC web site or you may purchase one at the Bookstore

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1. When you enroll for 12 or more credits you are considered a _student

2. Another word for a course outline is _

Full-time Distance Conduct

Conduct Syllabus MyUH Email

3. When you stop going to all your classes you must see a Counselor to__

4. A policy regarding student behavior

Distance Full-time Withdraw

Conduct Withdraw Syllabus

5. What to check regularly for messages sent by the college

6. A course taken from another UH campus is a__ course

Withdraw Full-Time MyUH EMAIL

Distance MyUH Email Syllabus

The Written Test I

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7. An academic requirement that must be met before another course can be taken

8. If you register (sign-up) and don’t pay you may be financially _

Academic Calendar Associate Degree Prerequisite

Grants or Scholarships Registration Obligated

9. A type of financial aid you can apply for

10. The process of selecting your class(es) and ending in payment of fees

Prerequisite Grants or Scholarships Associate Degree

Registration Prerequisite Obligated

11. Important deadlines for refunds and withdrawal are located here

12. What you would receive when you complete a 2-year program

Associate Degree Academic Calendar Registration

Obligated Grants or Scholarships Associate Degree

The Written Test II

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Service Station - Counseling OfficeVisit your Advisor to:• Map out your goals• Track your progress• Get answers about college• Change your major or class

schedule• Transfer to another college • Ask for help & direction

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Diagnostics-Assessment

Let’s face it, the most important TOOL you will need to get a college education is “your BRAIN.”

To help you assess your preferred way of knowing and making decisions and to discover how others esp. your teacher thinks and decides complete this short inventory:

You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself,

any direction you choose.~ Dr. Seuss ~

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Self-Assessment Inventory

1. I would prefer to take a college course in A. ScienceB. Business ManagementC. Group DynamicsD. An Independent Study which I design

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Self-Assessment Inventory2. I solve problems by . . .

A. standing back, thinking, and analyzing what is wrong

B. doing something practical and seeing how it works

C. leaping in and doing what feels right at the timeD. trusting my intuition

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Self-Assessment Inventory3. Career groups that appeal to me are. . .

A. engineer, researcher, financial plannerB. administrator, city manager, military officerC. teacher, social worker, physical therapistD. trusting my intuition

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Self-Assessment Inventory4. Before I make a decision, I need to be sure

that . . .A. I understand all of the relevant ideas and factsB. I’m confident my solution will workC. I know how my decision will affect othersD. I haven’t overlooked a more creative solution

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Self-Assessment Inventory5. I would like to meet a person who believes . .

A. Life today needs more logical thinking and less emotion

B. Life rewards the practical, hardworking, down-to-earth person

C. Life must be lived with enthusiasm and passionD. Life, like music, is best composed by creative

inspiration, not by rules

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Self-Assessment Inventory6. I would enjoy reading a book titled . . .

A. Great Theories and Ideas of the 20th CenturyB. How to Organize Your Life and Accomplish MoreC. Keys to Developing Better RelationshipsD. Tapping Into Your Creative Genius

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Self-Assessment Inventory7. I believe the most valuable information for

making decisions comes from . . .A. Logical analysis of factsB. What has worked in the pastC. Gut feelingsD. My imagination

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Self-Assessment Inventory8. I am persuaded by an argument that. . .

A. Offers statistical or factual proofB. Presents the findings of recognized expertsC. Is passionately presented by someone I admireD. Explores innovative possibilities for future

change

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Self-Assessment Inventory9. I prefer a teacher who . . .

A. lectures knowledgeably about the important facts and theories of the subject

B. provides practical, step by step, hands on activities with clear learning objectives

C. stimulates exciting class dissussion and group projects

D. challenges me to think for myself and explore the subject in my own way

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Self-Assessment Inventory10. People who know me would describe me as .

. .A. logicalB. practicalC. emotionalD. creative

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Brain Theory

• A. Thinker • C. Feeler

• B. Doer • D. Innovator

Your results if you chose more As, Bs, Cs, or Ds:

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Driver’s Ed VideoLet’s take a break to watch a fun video about driver’s education!

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Test Drive

“College work is difficult, but if you’re organized, attend class, and study, it’s not hard to get good grades.” William, Purdue University

They sure make stunt car driving look easy!

It takes a lot of practice before you can become a successful student. In this next section you will learn ways to effectively:

READ TAKE NOTES & MANAGE YOUR TIME

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Are You Ready?

C = CLASSMATE

A = ADVISOR

P = PROFESSOR

To start a vehicle you need a KEY.

To start your college career try C.A.P.

CAP is an acronym which stands for C-classmate, A-Advisor, and P-professor

These are the three most important people you want to meet on your road to a college education

“Talk to your professors and instructors. Most of them want to get to know you, and they want to help you succeed. Make it a point to visit each instructor at least once each term during that instructor’s office hours.” Andre, Texas A&M

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Get Ready, To Read! • Survey – Quickly look over the

organization of a book to see how it is laid out, # of chapters, study questions, bolded headings, etc. (don’t begin reading yet)

The more that you read,the more things you will

know.The more that you learn,the more places you'll go.

~ Dr. Seuss ~

An effective method for reading textbooks is known as SQ3R.

The ‘S’ stands for Survey

Learning happens when process and content intersect

Read with a purpose!

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Get Ready, To Read! • Question – ASK questions such as:

What is this chapter about? What is it trying to answer? What do I think I will learn?

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.~ Joseph Addison  ~

The ‘Q’ in SQ3R stands for Question

Before you begin reading, ASK questions like: What am I learning this for? Why is that person, place, or event so important? What am I supposed to get from this anyway?

This will keep your mind engaged or focused on your reading assignment

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Get Ready, To Read! • Read – Actively read with a purpose to

seek answers to the questions

I am not a speed reader. I am a speed understander.~ Isaac Asimov ~

The first ‘R’ in SQ3R stands for read

Reading a textbook is an active process!

Minimize distractions and focus on what you are reading so you don’t have to go back and waste time

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Get Ready, To Read! • Recite – In your own words recite

what you read

Force yourself to reflect on what you read,~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge ~

The second ‘R’ in SQ3R stands for recite

Think about what you have read and try to explain it to someone else in your own words(hint: pretend you are the teacher)

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Get Ready, To Read! • Review – Come up with key words,

phrases, and test yourself to see if you can recall major points. RECALL major points immediately after reading the chapter

Read, read, read.~ William Faulkner ~

The third ‘R’ in SQ3R stands for review

Recall is considered a fourth ‘R’ and is very important when it comes to taking tests

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Get Set, To Take Notes

• Do you know the difference between an active and inactive listener?Active Inactiveeye contact no eye contactsits up front sits way backawake & refreshed sluggish & tiredfocused distractedorganized unorganized

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You Have A Choice

• ACTIVE • INACTIVE

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Get Set, To Take Notes

PROCESS

CONTENT

Learning involves two intersecting components:

1) WHAT is to be learned content and

2) HOW it will be learned or process

Print and read this article: Notetaking: Shouldn’t They Know This Already? by Diane Johnson

“Attending class is really important. When you miss a class, it’s hard to get back on track.” Drew, Sinclair Community College

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Get Set, To Take NotesSome important points about note taking:

Preparation and Tools: 3-ring binder, paper, pen

Listen actively for main points and leave spaces

Organization, write date and class info

Use your own words and learn short cuts

Review your notes and Quiz yourself

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Note taking Shortcuts

same or equal

=

Increase or up

For example e.g.

Without w/o

Especially esp

Most importantly *

Resulting in Less than <

Number #

Because b/c

Within w/i

That is i.e.

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Go, Manage Your Time!Time Management is all about priorities

What’s important for you to accomplish Today? Tomorrow?

Again, WHO is in charge of my motivation?

“I used to put off doing my assignments at the beginning of the quarter, but then the coursework would catch up with me and I’d be swamped. I learned the hard way how important it is to get off to a good start and to keep up with my assignments.” Jennifer, U of Colorado

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Time ManagementSuccessful Students• choose deeds

that move them towards their goals

• plans ahead and takes action

• has commitment, is focused and persistent

Struggling Students• waits passively • lives disorganized• quits or changes

course when their actions don’t lead to immediate success

URGENT NOT URGENT

IMPORTANT Quadrant IExample:Staying up all night cramming for a test

Quadrant IIExample:Creating a study group in the first week of a semester

NOT IMPORTANT

Quadrant IIIExample:Attending a meeting that has nothing to do with your goals

Quadrant IVExample:Mindlessly watching television until 4:00 a.m.

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” R. Collier

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Time ManagementDO THE IMPORTANT THINGS FIRST! Simple Exercise: 1. Write a list of 15+ actions you have taken in the past two days. 2. Draw a Quadrant & place each action in the corresponding boxes

ASK: What did you learn about yourself? Your use of time? If you continue doing what you are doing, are you likely to reach your Goals? Dreams? Why or Why Not?What keeps you from taking purposeful actions? Is there something you could do about it? What different choices can you make about how you use time?

Urgent Not Urgent

Important I. child care II. exercise

Not Important III. co-worker coverage

IV. video games watching TV

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Things “I CHOOSE TO DO” To be motivated and engaged To stay disciplined, organized, and manage my time To set the highest grade I want to earn for each class, and

make it my goal for the term To make friends with at least one classmate from each class

and exchange contact info To visit my instructors once during their office hours To get to know who my Advisor is and his/her contact info To practice, practice, and practice improving my study skills To schedule my study times and study with a purpose To make it my priority to attend class daily

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Evaluation

• Was the info helpful?• Are you going to be an active learner? • Which study skill will you practice first?• What did you like? Not like about the

presentation?• Any suggestions?

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