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COUN 2: College Success & Strategies

Welcome & Introduction

Syllabus, Course Objective, Name Card, Markers

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Agenda

• Syllabus– Course Purpose/Objective– Required Textbook– Course Requirements– Study Guide

• Professor’s Website– Student Progress Report

• Homework

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Course Purpose/Objective

Purpose:• Create greater success in

college and in life by showing you proven strategies

• Strategies that will help you explore who you are and allows you the opportunity for change

Objective• Preparedness for college• College influences and

factors• Study skills• Self exploration• Educational Planning• Available resources

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Required Textbook

• Self-Assessment• Journal Entries• Wise Choices in College• Case Study in Critical

Thinking• Student Stories• Personal Skills for College

& Life“ I encourage you to

read ahead.”

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Course Policies

• Syllabus Revision• Late Assignment• Assignment Format• Supplemental Materials• Academic Ethics• Disabled Student

Programs & Services• Course Contract

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Course Requirement

• Attendance & Participation (10%)

• Journal Entry (20%)• Quiz (10%)• Final Exam (10%)

Major Assignments (50%):• College Success Presentation• Major Courses & University

Search• Group Educational Plan• Individual Educational Plan• TBA Presentation• Personal Philosophy of Success

Essay

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Study Guide

How to get ready for the Final Exam?Review the following:• Graded Quizzes• Textbook• Professor’s Lecture/PPT• Final Exam Review (class

session before exam day)

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Professor’s Website

http://mngo.pbworks.com

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Student Progress Report

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Sample Educational Plan

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Ice Breaker

Name Card

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Name Card

Michael

1. Draw favorite food2. Draw favorite hobby3. Draw favorite vacation4. Draw high school mascot

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Homework

• Get your textbook ASAP• Read Chapter ONE• Go to Professor’s Ngo website

“mngo.pbworks.com” and complete the “Student’s Basic Information” survey