1. Chapter 2 Understanding College Culture and Your Campus
Expectations
Grades
The campus
People on campus
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2. Chapter 2 Objectives Explain what they can expect in college.
After completing this chapter, students will be able to
Explain what they can expect in college.
Discuss how to meet instructors’ expectations.
Understand the importance and limitations of grades.
Understand their campuses better by knowing where they can find the help they need.
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3. College Culture Classes Students Professors Activities
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4. Expectations Attendance Attitude Effort Honesty
Instructors’ Expectations
Maturity
Respect
Responsibility
The Right Stuff
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5. Grades What they mean What they don’t mean College grading standards
Grading scales
Calculating GPA
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6. The Campus How is the campus organized?
What buildings do students use most?
What spaces are available for quiet studying, group activities, and public events?
Is there more than one campus or site?
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7. People on Campus Who is on your campus?
Why should you get to know them?
Do you know whom to call when you need something?
What are the benefits of getting to know people on campus?
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8. Chapter 2 Review What have you learned about…? College culture
Expectations
Grades
The campus
People on campus
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