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Talking with Students

Talking with Students. Thomas Szlezak, Center for Teaching & Learning Project Manager, Foundations of Excellence. New Students at Queens. 60% of new students are transfer, 40% freshmen Freshman experience is more facilitated 1/3 of transfers start QC in spring

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Talking with Students

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  1. Talking with Students Thomas Szlezak, Center for Teaching & Learning Project Manager, Foundations of Excellence

  2. New Students at Queens • 60% of new students are transfer, 40% freshmen • Freshman experience is more facilitated • 1/3 of transfers start QC in spring • Transfers come from various places at various stages • Transfers reinvent the wheel with each college • Unfamiliar with a new place, different resources

  3. Resources for Helping Students • Academic Advising Center – Kiely Hall 217 • Know where to send students for additional support • Up-to-date with campus affairs • Help students with next steps at QC

  4. Resources for Helping Students • Academic Advising Center – Kiely Hall 217 • Know where to send students for additional support • Up-to-date with campus affairs • Help students with next steps at QC • Counseling & Resource Center – Frese Hall 1st Fl. • Students may express personal concerns to you • Adjusting to a new college • “If you need someone to talk to…”

  5. Resources for Helping Students • Academic Support Center – Kiely Hall 227 • Point to tutoring services on campus • Coordination with Writing Center • Assist English language learners

  6. Resources for Helping Students • Academic Support Center – Kiely Hall 227 • Point to tutoring services on campus • Coordination with Writing Center • Assist English language learners • OCT Helpdesk – Dining Hall 151 • Troubleshoot account issues (Blackboard, etc.) • Office of Special Services – Frese Hall 111 • Support for students with disabilities

  7. Connecting with Students • Students engaged by the college perform better • Building connections • Value in sharing experiences • Faculty open doors to internships, research, scholarships, recommendations

  8. Connecting with Students • Students engaged by the college perform better • Building connections • Value in sharing experiences • Faculty open doors to internships, research, scholarships, recommendations • Academic ranks are not visible to students • QC students desire more feedback, opportunities to think critically

  9. Questions? • View this PPT online: • http://tinyurl.com/bdrgmpp • Contact: • thomas.szlezak@qc.cuny.edu

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