COUN 2: College Success & Strategies Welcome & Introduction

1. COUN 2: College Success & StrategiesWelcome & Introduction Syllabus, Course Objective, Name Card, Markers

2. Agenda • Syllabus • Course Purpose/Objective • Required Textbook • Course Requirements • Study Guide • Professor’s Website • Student Progress Report • Homework

3. 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

4. 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.”

5. Course Policies • Syllabus Revision • Late Assignment • Assignment Format • Supplemental Materials • Academic Ethics • Disabled Student Programs & Services • Course Contract

6. 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

7. 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)

8. Professor’s Website http://mngo.pbworks.com

9. Student Progress Report

10. Sample Educational Plan

11. Ice Breaker Name Card

12. Name Card Michael Draw favorite food Draw favorite hobby Draw favorite vacation Draw high school mascot

13. 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