1. Important Lessons to Learn and Share
CS110
Important Lessons to Learn and Share

2. Time to be advised Course registration Discuss goals
Summer
Fall
Discuss goals
Discuss problems/concerns
Discuss job opportunities

3. Did you know
That the first semester of the freshman year in college is the most critical time in determining a student’s future success in college.

4. Did you know
That most students who become involved in campus organizations and activities have a more meaningful college experience, while still maintaining high grades, making new friends, and developing time management skills.

5. Lessons Learned What advise would you give to new college freshmen?
CS majors?

6. Study Skills
Study Tips

7. Communication Skills Oral Written Communication Etiquette In person
By phone
Written
Letter
Chat
Communication Etiquette

8. Cell Phones Turn your cell phones off in class
Silent is not a perfect setting
When you are with someone, ask them if it is OK to speak on your cell phone to someone else
Talk in a respectful volume level

9. Things to know Locate all available resources Understand free time
Don’t wait for a problem to become a crisis
Always ask when you are not sure
Go to class
Buy and use your own books
Save everything on disk
Save all course material until you receive a final grade

10. Email Use a professional email address
Always include something in the Subject
Include a Signature file
Check your regularly
Remember that it lives forever
Etiquette (Netiquette)
Guidelines for Professional Communication
Communication Etiquette

11. GPA
Computer your GPA
GPA Calculator
Calculating what if

12. Professionalism
Altruism
Keep a journal of accomplishments

13. Professional Traits Motivated Team Oriented Self-reliant Focused
Enthusiastic
Confident
Introspective
Open-minded
Positive attitude
Prideful
Honest
Supportive
Educated
Opportunistic
Proud
Dedicated
Loyal
Professional Attributes: How Do You Measure Up?

14. What does a professional look like?
Professional Dress Code
First Impressions
Clothing
Grooming
Positive Image
(hair color/style, tattoo, body piercing)