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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



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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



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• What might be expected of you outside the classroom?



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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



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• What makes the difference for successful adult students?



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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



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• Be willing to Assess yourself openly, critically and honestly

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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 ?



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• Be determined, disciplined, motivated, proactive, self-reliant

• Create a cohort of like-minded classmates



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• Keep yourself fit, healthy, rested and relaxed



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• Develop skills for success– Critical analysis– Analytical reading– Academic writing– Numeracy– Financial acumen– Professional Presentation



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• Employ time tested and reliable skills and strategies



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Envision yourself walking across the stage and shaking President

McGuire’s hand!



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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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• 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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mailto:[email protected]

• 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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• 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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