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Welcome to the General Academic Programs Department’s College Meeting

Welcome to the General Academic Programs Department’s College Meeting. for the Blinn TEAM Program. Presenters. Dr. Kriss Boyd Rudder Theater Mr. Andy Gibson Rudder Forum Mrs . Katie Marek Heldenfels 100 Mrs. Debbie Perez Heldenfels 200 Dr. Russ Graves Koldus 110.

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Welcome to the General Academic Programs Department’s College Meeting

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  1. Welcome to theGeneral Academic Programs Department’sCollege Meeting for the Blinn TEAM Program

  2. Presenters • Dr. Kriss Boyd • Rudder Theater • Mr. Andy Gibson • Rudder Forum • Mrs. Katie Marek • Heldenfels 100 • Mrs. Debbie Perez • Heldenfels 200 • Dr. Russ Graves • Koldus 110

  3. Announcements Freshmen with College Credit: • Please have your Community College transcripts sent to both A&M and Blinn to facilitate accurate advising. • Neither school can post college credit from high school transcripts.

  4. Announcements Freshman (’14) Convocation Sunday, August 29 Reed Arena - 2:30 p.m. Convocation is the official beginning of new students' entry into the Texas A&M University Community of Learners and Scholars.

  5. Announcements • You were given a copy of the TEAM Contract • The contract contains the TEAM Program’s terms and conditions reviewed this morning • Submission of a signed contract is the only proof of your attendance at this conference • Submission of the contract will be addressed at the end of this meeting

  6. Typical TEAM Schedule – Business(more info about course selection later in presentation) • TAMU – 1st sem. Blinn – 1st sem. • Geog202 3 hr Math141 3 hr • Stlc101/Mlsc 2 hr Geol101 4 hr Psyc107 3 hr TAMU – 2nd sem. Blinn – 2nd sem. Mgmt105 3 hr Musc/Arts 3 hr Kine198 1 hr Econ202 3 hr Hist or Pols 3 hr

  7. Typical TEAM Schedule - Engineering • TAMU 1st sem. Blinn 1st sem. • Geog202 3 hr Math150 4 hr • Stlc/Mlsc 2 hr Chem107 4 hr • Hist/Pols 3 hr • TAMU 2nd sem. Blinn 2nd sem. • Psyc/Soci 3 hr Math151 4 hr • Endg105 2 hr Phys218 8 hr

  8. Typical TEAM Schedule – Life Science • TAMU 1st sem. Blinn 1st sem. • Anth205 3 hr Biol 111 4 hr • Stlc101 2 hr *Math141or147 3-4 hr • Hist/Pols 3 hr • TAMU 2nd sem. Blinn 2nd sem. • Chem101/111 4 hr Biol112 4 hr • *Kine198/Ag101 1 hr *Math142or148 3-4 hr • *depends on major Psyc107 3 hr

  9. Typical TEAM Schedule – Liberal Arts/Educ/General • TAMU 1st sem. Blinn 1st sem. • Anth205 3 hr Biol 111 4 hr • Stlc101/Ugst181 1-2 hr Math141 3 hr • Hist/Pols 3 hr • TAMU 2nd sem. Blinn 2nd sem. • *Geog203 4 hr Musc/Arts 3 hr • Kine198 1 hr *Math142/Phil240 3 hr • *depends on major Psyc107 3 hr

  10. Purpose of the University Experience • To better understand the world • To learn to accomplish complicated tasks • To develop the ability to function as self - sufficient adults • To create lifelong learners (Note: One purpose of TEAM is to provide more students the opportunity for a four-year university experience.)

  11. University Structure UNIVERSITY Texas A&M University COLLEGE College of Agriculture & Life Science DEPARTMENT Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics MAJOR Genetics

  12. Colleges General Academics Agriculture & Life Sciences Engineering Texas A&M University Architecture Geosciences Liberal Arts Business Science Education & Human Development Veterinary Medicine

  13. Our Goals for TEAM Students • Facilitate students’ transition to full admission at A&M • Help you “prepare to declare” your major • Maximize students’ career options through careful course selection • Allow students to graduate without taking excessive hours • Excessive hours can lead to extra semesters

  14. Cost of an Extra Semester Tuition & fees: $4, 207 Books & supplies: $ 675 Room & Board: $4,004 TOTAL: $8,886* Graduating on Time: PRICELESS! * Future value of $8,886 at 5% after 25 years = $30, 091

  15. What is My Major? • Major defined: A subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest, and upon which a large share of the student’s efforts are concentrated • Your major while participating in TEAM is “TEAM” • You will not declare a specific, degree-granting major until you are fully admitted at A&M, but you should be narrowing your choice and eventually follow the curriculum for your chosen future major • At Blinn you will be asked to declare a major in the event you decide to pursue an Associate Degree along the way

  16. If You’re Undecided, You’re Not Alone! • 65-85% of all college students change their majors during their academic careers! • Academic Advisors are available to assist

  17. Advising = GPS Global knowledge of Texas A&M University (Student Counseling Service, Scholarships & Financial Aid) Positioning students to declare a major(Change of Curriculum Requirements, Degree Plans) Systems to help students succeed (Processes, Referrals)

  18. When should I meet with an Academic Advisor?

  19. TEAM Advising Locations • A&M Advising: • General Academic Programs Department • Hotard Hall, 3rd Floor • Blinn Advising & Counseling Center • Blinn Science Building, room S-157 (selected hours) • Blinn Advising: • Blinn Advising & Counseling Center • Science Building, room S-157

  20. Come on in… Hotard Hall

  21. General Studies (GEST) Website http://gest.tamu.edu Important Notice Area

  22. Make an Appointment • To make an appointment at A&M go to: http://gest.tamu.edu • If unsure of available times, call the office at 979.845.5916 • To make an appointment at Blinn go to: Science Building room S-157 • Call 979.209.7588

  23. Tips For Academic Success

  24. Employment • Less than 15 hours per week • Look into work study & other on-campus work opportunities • http://hireaggies.tamu.edu • Work in Bryan/College Station area • Work for necessary items only

  25. Extracurricular Activities • Over 800 recognized organizations • Great way to meet new friends • Develop leadership skills Limit your involvement to one activity during your first semester

  26. Time Management15 hrs class + 25 hrs study = 40 hr work week

  27. Succeed During Your Freshman Year • KEY TO SUCCESS IN TEAM: • Remember that you are enrolled at twoseparate schools; there are two differentsets of rules! • Check your A&M & Blinn email daily • Read all TEAM listserv correspondence • Practice good time management • Join a student organization

  28. How to Calculate a GPA Grade Points GPA Hours Total hours attempted Don’t include classes taken S/U or pass/fail - unless you fail the class S/U classes received the grade of “S” for a “C” or better S/U classes receive a “U” for a “D” or worse • Grade points are earned per credit hour A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0

  29. How to Calculate a GPA Formula: Successful Student Example: Grade Points ÷ GPA Credit Hours = GPA 13 ÷ 4 = 3.25

  30. How to Calculate a GPA Formula: Scholastic Probation Example: Grade Points ÷ GPA Credit Hours = GPA 7 ÷ 4 = 1.75

  31. Importance of 1st Semester Grades Semester Hours Grades Fall ’10 4 1.75 Spr’11 4 2.50 Fall ’11 4 3.25 Spr’12 4 4.00 TOTAL : 16 2.87 * * Student does not successfully complete TEAM Program

  32. First Year Grade Exclusion F# GEOG 202 F# 3 hours KINE 198 A 1 hour • Semester credit: 1 hour / A&M GPA: 4.00 • Total Grade Exclusions: 3 • The final grade is permanently recorded on the transcript with a Grade Exclusion symbol (#).

  33. Q-Drop Q GEOG 202 Q 3 hours KINE 198 A 1 hour • Semester credit: 1 hour / A&M GPA: 4.00 • 3 Q-drops allowed (1 hour classes do not count) • Deadline to Q-drop is the 50th class day • Drops during the first 5 days are NOT Q-drops, they are schedule adjustments • Dropping your only course at A&M is actually a withdrawal from the university!

  34. Remember: 2 Separate Schools, 2 Different Sets of Rules • Grade Exclusions are only at A&M • Blinn allows students to replace a grade by repeating the course • However, TEAM academic standing includes ALLBlinn grades earned, so repeating a course will not erase the grade • Never repeat a course without consulting an academic advisor • Q-Drops are only at A&M • Blinn’s drops are called “W’s” • The drop deadline at Blinn is Friday of the 12th week (about 2 weeks later than at A&M)

  35. Your A&M Class Schedule • Most students were pre-registered for a Core Curriculum course: • Without knowledge of your future major or college credits • In anticipation of limited course selection in August • Some of you changed your schedule at a Blinn Advising Day • Many students were registered for US History or Global Geography • US HIST is required of all majors, GEOG 202 or Anth 205 are usually a “safe” choice: • No AP or Dual Credit for this course • Counts toward most majors • Usually covers 2 Core Curriculum requirements • If you need to change your schedule, you are allowed to do so (tomorrow)

  36. Your A&M Class Schedule • If you are only registered for a 3-hour course, consider adding a 1 or 2 hour course: • Corps of Cadets: ROTC course (2 hr) • STLC 101: Application of Learning Theory (2 hrs) • Teaches learning strategies for success in college • Counts as an elective in most majors • KINE 198 or 199 (1 hr) • Core Curriculum requirement • Freshman Seminar [UPAS] (1 hr) • Introductory “101” course for a particular major (1 hr) • i.e., AGLS 101 for future Agriculture & Life Science majors

  37. Your A&M Class Schedule • TEAM students are limited to 5 credit hours at A&M each semester • Exceptions: • Corps may take 6 A&M hours if the required ROTC course is 3 hours • Students who complete 15 total hours in a semester may ask permission to take 6 A&M hours the following semester • Schedule must include a “solid academic course” • ( 3 or 4 hour Core Curriculum or Degree-Applicable course) • ROTC and 1 & 2 hours courses are NOT solid academic courses • There is no need to take exactly 5 credit hours • Always allow 1 hour between classes when you change campuses during the day

  38. The Blinn TEAM Contract • Your signed TEAM contract is the only proof of your attendance at this mandatory conference. • Failure to submit a signed contract will result in your schedules being dropped! • DO NOT LEAVE THE CONFERENCE WITHOUT TURNING IN YOUR CONTRACT

  39. Advisement & Registration • If you need registration assistance, your signed contract is your ticket to meet with a Blinn or A&M advisor in the morning. • Present your contract at the Student Computing Center (SCC) at the designated time: Corps of Cadets = 8:00 Green = 8:00 Purple = 9:00 Pink = 10:00 Blue = 11:00

  40. Instructions • If: • You are satisfied with your class schedules, and • You do NOT need registration assistance, • Then: • You have completed the New Student Conference • TURN IN YOUR SIGNED CONTRACT BEFORE DEPARTING THIS ROOM

  41. Registration / Schedule Adjustments • You may make your own schedule changes (online): • A&M: • Tomorrow (8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.) • Aug 27- Sep 3. • Blinn • Now - Sep 3.

  42. Registration / Schedule Adjustments Corps of Cadets: 8:00 Green: 8:00 Purple: 9:00 Pink: 10:00 Blue: 11:00 IF YOU WILL NOT BE HERE TOMORROW, TURN IN YOUR SIGNED CONTRACT NOW!

  43. Registration / Schedule Adjustments • 8:00 Corps of Cadets • 8:00 Green • 9:00 Purple • 10:00 Pink • 11:00 Blue

  44. Announcements Please silence your phone Please remain seated for the entire presentation

  45. Announcements Complete the Freshman Survey!

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