Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. Online PowerPoints to accompanyCornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well Fifth Edition Robert M. Sherfield Rhonda J. Montgomery Patricia G. Moody

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. CHAPTER THREE PERSIST: Learning and Using the Tools of Self-Management CORNERSTONE: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. CHAPTER 3 OBJECTIVES This chapter can help you: Make the most of your academic relationshipsMake the most of your academic relationships Find and use campus resourcesFind and use campus resources Get involved in campus organizationsGet involved in campus organizations Use personal decorumUse personal decorum Use your college catalogUse your college catalog Calculate your GPACalculate your GPA Be safe on campusBe safe on campus

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. PERSISTENCE You are going to stay, find a way to stick it out, find a way to make it count, and find a way to not give up!

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. UNIVERSAL COLLEGE POLICIES n Students must meet certain residence requirements for a degree (even if you transfer into the college) n All students are subject to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (this insures your privacy, even from your parents) n Most institutions require placement tests. They are used to properly advise you into the correct English, Math, Foreign Language, Reading, and/or Vocabulary classes. n Most colleges adhere to a strict drop/add date. Always check your schedule of classes for this information n Most colleges have an attendance policy for classroom instruction n Almost every college has an Academic Dishonesty Policy

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. WHAT IF YOU EARN A FAILING GRADE? CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: n Did you attend class regularly? n Did you come to class prepared and ready for discussion? n Did you ask questions in class for clarification? n Did you meet with the professor during his/her office hours? n Did you seek outside assistance in places such as the writing center or math lab? n Did you ask your peers for assistance or join a peer study/focus group?

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. TIPS FOR ACCEPTING CRITICISM n Try to not take it personally n Stay composed n Ask for clarification if necessary n Listen before you respond n Be open-minded n Don’t make excuses n Take the advice and grow

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. GOOD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSORS n Get to know them outside the classroom n Come to class prepared n Ask and answer questions in class n Ask for help early n Don’t make excuses n Volunteer for opportunities to enhance learning n Never ask, “Are we doing /did we do anything important in class?” n Be respectful

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. DO YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND… n Computer labs? n Writing Center? n Math Center? n Tutoring Center? n Language labs? n Library? n Other student services?

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. TIPS FOR WORKING WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR n Locate your advisor as soon as possible n Develop a positive relationship n Prepare a list of questions prior to an appointment n Call advisor as needed n Be prepared by looking at the next semester’s schedule before an appointment

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. CALCULATE YOUR GPA MULTIPLY CREDIT HOURS BY QUALITY POINTS ADD TOTAL POINTS DIVIDE BY TOTAL CREDIT HOURS EQUALS GPA

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. ADVICE FOR ONLINE STDUENTS n Review course requirements before enrolling n Begin coursework as soon as possible n Introduce yourself to the professor n Develop a schedule for completing coursework n Keep a copy of all work submitted n Submit work early or on time n Network with other students in the course

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. ADVICE FOR ONLINE STDUENTS (cont’d.) n Take advantage of orientation or training sessions n Participate in group work and discussion n Have a “Plan B” if you have computer problems n Log in every day n Communicate situations to your professor n Work ahead if possible n Know the contact for technical assistance

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. TIPS FOR PERSISTING IN COLLEGE n Visit your advisor frequently n Register for appropriate courses n Utilize academic support services n Know your learning style n Develop a sense of community n Join a club or organization n Set goals n Maintain self-esteem and self-respect

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. TIPS FOR PERSISTING IN COLLEGE (cont’d) n Stick with boring required classes n Practice self-management n Find your internal motivation n Focus on the future n Choose optimism n Move beyond mediocrity n Focus on your career goal n Budget your time n Deal with issues with professors ASAP

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. CHAPTER REFLECTION n Determine if online learning is for you n Use personal decorum n Establish relationships on campus n Utilize advisors and counselors n Know the college’s rules and policies n Seek academic assistance when needed n Join a campus club n Apply for financial assistance n Make use of student services

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ All rights reserved. JUST FOR FUN !! Character Illustration by Christian O’Brien