Day 1: IntroductionSummer Link Dual Credit:Managing for SuccessGN1083

Course PurposeThe main purposes of this course are… to provide potential college students with

the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college

to demystify the college experience so that future students feel comfortable with the environment and it’s expectations

to determine the similarities to high school but also the significant differences

Course Purpose

Knowledge and skills for success in college

Feel comfortable with the college environment and expectations

Similarities and differences to high school

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Course Outline & Grading Assessment and Evaluation Daily Schedule Breaks Withdrawal or Failure

Make-up Policy Tests

Midterm Final

Assignments Journals Discussion Postings Wiki Page

Managing for Success – GN1083 – Course Schedule (July 2015)

July 6 Course Begins (4 hrs)

Read Chapter 1

July 7 Read Chapter 2 (4 hrs)

Reflection #1 Due

July 8 Read Chapter 4 (4 hrs)

Discussion #1 Due

July 13 Read Chapter 5 (4 hrs)

July 14 Read Chapter 6 (4 hrs)

Reflection #2 Due

July 15 Read Chapter 7 (4 hrs)

Discussion #2 Due

July 20 Midterm Test (1.5 hrs)

Read Chapter 8 (2.5 hrs)

July 21 Read Chapter 9 (4 hrs)

Reflection #3 Due

July 22 Read Chapter 10 (4 hrs)

Discussion #3 Due

July 27 Wiki Survival Guide (3 hrs)

Exam Review (1 hr)

July 28 Final Exam (2 hrs)

Wiki Survival Guide (2 hrs)

July 29 Wiki Due & (1 hrs)

Course Reflections Due

The Envelope ActivitySelf-Reflection

The Envelope Activity This is a personal activity. No one will

read what you have written except for you. Once you are done writing, you will fold it, place it in an envelope, seal it, and write your mailing address on the outside.

I am going to mail it to you at the end of the summer.

The Envelope ActivityTopic/Purpose:

Write about who you are right now. What are your fears, hopes, goals, and dreams? What do you love and why? What challenges do you face as you try to succeed?

General School TourGeneral features and areas

Programs and RequirementsWhat you need and how to get there

Programs at Northern College Website and Course Calendar Purpose of Requirements List ‘Schools’ (programs) Small Group Program Analysis

Length of program Entrance Requirements

Corporate

Student ServicesWhere do you go to…?

Student Services Student Services Accessibility Services Upgrading: Adult Continuing Education (ACE)