Welcome Tarrant County College Northeast Campus presents Back

Welcome Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus presents Back on Track • • • Restoring Our GPA Creative Ways to Learn Campus Resources

Why? Poor Time Management Loneliness or Feelings of Isolation Health Issues for Self or Family Member Lack of Motivation Unsure How to Study Unable to Take Useful Notes Unsure How to Prioritize Financial Issues Uncertain of Interests, Skills & Abilities Pressure, Tension, Stress, or Anxiety

Starting in Spring 2015

Barriers to Performance Many life events can get us off track to succeed in college

Restoring our GPA TOTAL GRADE POINTS HOURS X GRADE POINTS COURSE GRADE TOTAL POINTS ENGL 1301 A 3 X 4 POINTS = 12 POINTS BIOL 1408 D 4 X 1 POINT= 4 POINTS ARTS 2356 C 3 X 2 POINTS= 6 POINTS KINE 1164 A 1 X 4 POINTS= 4 POINTS SPAN 1411 F 4 X 0 POINTS= 0 POINTS TOTAL HOURS= 15 TOTAL POINTS= 26 POINTS GRADE POINTS A= 4 POINTS B= 3 POINTS C= 2 POINTS D= 1 POINT F= 0 POINTS ATTEMPTED HOURS ENGL 1301= 3 HOURS BIOL 1408 = 4 HOURS ARTS 2356= 3 HOURS KINE 1164 = 1 HOUR SPAN 1411= 4 HOURS GRADE POINT AVERAGE TOTAL GRADE POINTS / ATTEMPTED HOURS 26/15= 1. 733 GPA TOTAL GRADE POINTS HOURS X GRADE POINTS COURSE GRADE ENGL 1301 A 3 X 4 POINTS = BIOL 1408 B 4 X 3 POINT= ARTS 2356 C 3 X 2 POINTS= KINE 1164 A 1 X 4 POINTS= SPAN 1411 A 12 POINTS 6 POINTS 4 POINTS 16 POINTS TOTAL POINTS= 50 POINTS 4 X 4 POINT= TOTAL HOURS= 15 TOTAL POINTS 12 POINTS GRADE POINT AVERAGE TOTAL GRADE POINTS / ATTEMPTED HOURS 50/15= 3. 33 GPA PREVIOUSLY A 1. 733 GPA

Transfer Center Transferring Coursework Utilize the Transfer Center Resources!! Universities that visit: TCU UT Arlington SMU Texas Woman’s Univ. A&M Corpus Christi Tarleton State Texas Tech Texas Wesleyan University of North Texas Services Provided Transfer Academy Application assistance College Fairs Degree research Transfer Workshops University questions Last Thursday Scholarships

Creative Ways to Learn In this section we will examine: Learning Styles

Group Activity Get into groups Brainstorm as many study techniques that you use Use words or pictures to create list on the flip charts

What’s your Style ? ? Read the statement. 1 when operating new equipment for the first time I prefer to read the instructions listen to or ask for an explanation have a go and learn by 'trial and error' Circle the answer that best fits you.

Visual Learner • Remembers what they read and write • Enjoys visual projects and presentations • Can remember diagrams, charts, and maps well • Understands information best when they see it

Auditory Learner • Remembers what they hear and say • Enjoys classroom and small group discussion • Can remember spoken instructions well • Understands information best when they hear it

Kinesthetic Learner • • Remembers what they do Enjoys lessons which involve active participation Can remember experiences Understands information best when they use a hands-on approach

Studying in Style

Campus Resources Read your handouts for all academic resources! And now time for a fun Activity!

Quiz Time • I really need help with identifying the functions of the Kidney for my BIOL 2401 course. • Where do I go? ? ? Science Learning Center NHSC 1215 • Help with Science Courses/Tutoring • Professionals on Staff for Assistance

Quiz Time • My English instructor handed my paper back with so much of her Red Ink on it that I placed my paper on exhibit in the Art Department • Who could have helped me prevent this disaster? ? • Need assistance with studying a foreign language? ? Writing Center & Language Acquisition Center NACB 1114 • Free Tutoring • Language Labs • Writing Center

We WILL Finish this Race!

Kim Eason – Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources Kimberly. eason@tccd. edu Ronda Isaacs – Coordinator of Special Services ronda. isaacs@tccd. edu Carey Miller – Academic Advisor & Adjunct Instructor carey. miller@tccd. edu