Academic Expectations and Advisement success in college What

Academic Expectations and Advisement success in college

What is success in college? 1. Learning and Understanding – Content knowledge, coursework – Skills: critical thinking, writing, speaking 2. Degree & Career – graduate from college – with a high grade point average (GPA), 3. 0+ – discover best degree & career fit for you 3. Personal Growth – well-founded view of self and world – well-rounded community and world citizen

Individual effort “You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room. ” - Dr. Seuss We each need help, of some kind, at some point. “A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain. ” - William James

Resources 1 • Learning & understanding your coursework – Professor • office hours; sooner rather than later • Teaching Assistants – Academic Skills Center • South Wing 100, 310 • Tutors, Workshops – Study group with other students • get to know others – Disabilities & Accessibility Office

Resources 2 • Progress to degree and career – Degree Works – Psychology Department – Psychology Dept informational meetings • Internships, Research experience, Preparing for graduate school – Volunteer & Service-Learning Center – Career Development Center – Academic Advisor

Academic Advisement • Ongoing process throughout college • Who: Right now, you have two! • Academic Commons Professional Adviser – General college issues • Faculty Adviser—Name is in Banner – Everything related to psychology • After your first year, you will transition away from Academic Commons and meet only with your department adviser

Academic Advisement • What: not just picking classes • When: as needed – plan successful progress toward graduation – understand college policies, degree requirements – identify resources for academic or related issues – career planning – graduate school preparation – 1 -2 weeks before registration – Workshop sessions – whenever needed for educational and career planning – at least once a year – not required before registering • How: come prepared – review Degree Works status – list of courses you are interested in taking – check prerequisites – list of questions you may have – forms needing a signature

Resources 3 • For personal growth – Weigel Health Center • Medical, Dental, Mental Health – Fitness Center, regular exercise – Eat healthily, get sleep - naps – Get connected, be involved on campus • Student Life Office, Clubs, Events • Bengal Connect – Community & Global Engagement • Service Learning, Diversity courses • National Student Exchange, Study Abroad • Go just outside your comfort zone – Social support network • Friends, Family, Mentors, Role models

Expectations: What Predicts Success? • Intelligence… yes, but not as strong a factor as some believe • Work Ethic – Self-discipline: Self-discipline attend every class, do reading ahead of class, complete all assignments – Work Hard: Hard put in 3 hours out of class for every 1 hour in class – Work Smart: Smart use effective study techniques, accurately assess current knowledge • Learning Goals – Focus on why, how Deep vs. surface – Really know it Mastery vs. cramming – Develop internal motivation Intrinsic vs. external “bribes” • Mind-set of belonging in college – only 8% of students leave college for financial reasons • lack of academic preparation • emotional & social disengagement – perseverance, “grit”, learn from mistakes or failures – self-doubt, “imposter” academics as part of your identity

End Result: Goals Accomplished • Successful academically • Learned lots of interesting and useful things • Degree in-hand • On track for a fulfilling and appropriate career • Thoughtful, confident, well-rounded person • Can define, plan for, and achieve your future goals