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Welcome!. School of Professional Studies Graduate School Orientation. Most of you are juggling your life responsibilities Work Family Charity and Civic engagement Trinity. How do you get the most out of your graduate school experience? 4.0 GPA Good academic standing >= 3.0 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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School of Professional StudiesGraduate School Orientation
Welcome!
• Most of you are juggling your life responsibilities– Work– Family– Charity and Civic
engagement– Trinity
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• How do you get the most out of your graduate school experience?– 4.0 GPA
• Good academic standing >= 3.0
– Mastery of degree outcomes and course content
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• What might be expected of you outside the classroom?
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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– Studying– Reading– Writing– Research
– Preparing presentations
– Working on group projects
– reflection
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• It is common to feel overwhelmed– This often comes in waves
• Correlates to assignments and course loads
– It will become manageable• With planning and practice
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• What makes the difference for successful adult students?
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
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• Engage in transformative learning– Change how you
make sense of the world you encounter
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• Take the time to critically reflect on the material in your courses
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• Engage in constructive and reflective dialogue with– Classmates– Instructors– Friends and family – Coworkers
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• Plan, test, and implement action plans that are more integrated, and holistic
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• Be willing to explore your assumptions– Examine what you take for granted
• Take some risks
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• Be willing to Assess yourself openly, critically and honestly
Trinity School of Professional Studies125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• Express yourself openly
• Listen inclusively
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• Here in the safe environment of Trinity
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• What can you do to prepare yourself ?
Trinity School of Professional Studies125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
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• Be determined, disciplined, motivated, proactive, self-reliant
• Create a cohort of like-minded classmates
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• Keep yourself fit, healthy, rested and relaxed
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• Develop skills for success– Critical analysis– Analytical reading– Academic writing– Numeracy– Financial acumen– Professional Presentation
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
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• Employ time tested and reliable skills and strategies
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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Envision yourself walking across the stage and shaking President
McGuire’s hand!
Trinity School of Professional Studies 125 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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Keep a picture of your family in your study space
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• Identify your weaknesses– Ask your advisor for an academic
self-assessment• Determine your obstacles and your
success strategies
– Make an academic success plan
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Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• Enlist cheerleaders– Involve your
friends and family– Offer support– Check on your
progress
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• Make appointments with Academic Services and the Writing Center
• Make appointments in your calendar for critical assignments
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• Type your notes into word documents
• Form study groups • Plan to complete assignments in
advance – Plagiarism most frequently occurs when
students are pressed to meet a deadline
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• Read your syllabus for each class well in advance and in detail– Instructors diligently craft them to assist
in your success
• Buy your text early – Read the introductory chapters before
class
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• Attend every class!• Get to know each instructor
– Different styles and expectations
• Show initiative – Join discussions– Question the course material– Discuss how it relates to your real world
experience
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• Writing– Plan ahead for a clear block of time– Allow yourself time to review and reflect
on your material– Prepare your space
• Reference material, texts, snacks, music, quiet, etc
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• Writing– Write as much as you can in the flow of
your thoughts and reflection– Edit later after you have been away from
the material • See it with fresh eyes
– REPEAT as often as necessary
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• Writing– Find a writing ‘buddy’ in your class– Review each other’s work
• Content appropriate?• Any major mistakes?• Does it read well?
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• Finances and mathematics– Peer tutoring– Smarthinking – online tutoring– Study groups– Buddy system– Ask the instructor!
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• Where can you get help?– Academic Support Services– Writing Center– Disabilities Support Services – Your Instructor– Your Advisor– Academic support links
• on your syllabus
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• Academic Support Services – Trinity Library– Dr. Kimberly LaBoone
Director of Academic Services– [email protected]– Office: 103 Library
Phone: 202-884-9360
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• Academic Support Services – Trinity Library– Tutoring
• Peer tutors– Dr. LaBoone is always looking for Grad Level Tutors
• SMARTHINKING – 24/7 tutoring online
– Student Support Workshops• time management• exam preparation• study skills
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• Writing Center – Trinity Library– Scott Swinney, Director of the Writing
Center– Office: Library – Email: [email protected]– Phone: (202) 884-9355
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• Academic Support Services – Trinity Library– Writing Center
• Identify your common writing issues• Writing an essay• Finding sources for a research project• Using APA citation style• Avoiding plagiarism• Does not do proofing!
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Phone: 202-884-9620, Fax: 202-884-9632 www.TrinityDC.edu
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• Disabilities Support Services – Trinity Library– Hope Fisher, Director of Disability support
Services– Office: Library – Email: [email protected]– Phone: (202) 884-9358
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The days are long
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The years are short
BLINK and you will be at graduation!
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