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“Together We Can Make It Happen”. “Setting the Stage for College Success”. 1-800-742-STCC http://www.stcc.cc.tx.us. Social Reasons Health Quality of Life Personal Status Hobbies/Leisure. Economic Reasons Salary Savings Employment Working Conditions Mobility.
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“Together We Can Make It Happen” “Setting the Stage for College Success” 1-800-742-STCC http://www.stcc.cc.tx.us
Social Reasons Health Quality of Life Personal Status Hobbies/Leisure Economic Reasons Salary Savings Employment Working Conditions Mobility Benefits of Obtaining a College Education
Education and Training pays.. Median earnings for year-round, full-time workers age 25 and older, by educational attainment, 2001 Professional Degree $82,400 Doctorate Degree $75,200 Master’s Degree $56,600 Bachelor’s Degree $47,000 Associate Degree $36,400 Some College $34,300 $29,200 High School Grad. Some High School $22,400 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Selecting a Major Certificate: • 6 months to 1 year to complete • Pre-THEA required • Programs between 43-59 semester hours requires THEA • Leads to employment • Courses do not transfer to a four year college • Courses lead to an Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Degree: • 2 years to complete • “Quick” THEA/ THEA required, unless Exempt • Leads to employment • A few courses transfer to a university • Some universities offer a Bachelor of Applied Arts Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree: • 2 years to complete • “Quick” THEA/ THEA required, unless Exempt • Similar to the first 2 years of a four year college degree (bachelors degree) • Most courses transfer to public universities • Obtain copy of degree plan from accepting university for specific program requirements
TESTING CENTER Results determine eligibility of courses Accommodations are available by approval of request only Testing Center Location: PCN A-131 Phone: (956) 928-3484/668-6474
TESTING CENTER Common Terms: • College Ready- Passed all the areas on an Alternative Exam • Dev. Studies Affected- Have not passed 1 or more of the areas on an Alternative Exam • EXEMPT- Not required to take an Alternative Exam, unless Teacher Prep Major. Most common exemptions: • 3 hours of credit before the fall of 1989 • High scores on ACT, SAT or TAKS, time limit Testing Center Location: PCN A-131 Phone: (956) 928-3484/668-6474
Financial Aid • Financial Aid offers Federal Pell Grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities • 3 Methods for applying for FEDERAL Student Aid • Mail a free application for Student Aid (FAFSA) • Apply electronically at financial aid office • Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov • THINGS to REMEMBER • Students must re-apply for Federal Student Aid every year. • A students Financial Aid does not automatically transfer with a student to another school. Check with the new school to find out what steps a student takes to continue receiving aid. • Student status/default loans disqualifies students for federal aid. Financial Aid Office Location: PCN A-152/161 Phone: (956) 618-8375
STUDENT LIFE STUDENT ACTIVITIES • Student Government Association • Student Organizations • Student I.D’s • Special Events • Intramural & Recreational Activities Judicial Affairs/ OMBUDSPERSON • Investigates allegations of student violations of college policies • Enforces the STC Student Code of Conduct • Administers student discipline • Receives and evaluates student complaints and appeals within the college community • Provides mediation • Advocates for fairness VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE • Provides resources and information for veterans • Special Events & Meetings • Fundraisers • Community Outreach Services • Benefit Updates Student Life Office Location: PCN H-Student Lounge Phone: (956) 928-3530
Developmental Studies Division • Developmental Courses • READ 70, 80, 90 • ENGL 71,81,91 • MATH 80, 85, 90 • Student Success Centers • Tutoring for most subjects • PLATO Computer tutoring program • CC Destinations • Retention Specialists • Serve as liaison between students and Dev. Studies faculty • Assist students taking developmental courses with the following issues: • Have difficulty staying in school • Have excessive absences and are at risk of being dropped from course • Have missed assignments and are at risk of failing course Retention Specialists Location: PCN H 217 Phone: (956) 683-2581/683-6713/688-2046
Meet with an Advisor • Discuss major • Provide a copy of a Degree Plan • List of all classes • Pre-requisites • Bring a copy for future advisement sessions • Complete Advisement Form • Discuss THEA/Pre-THEA scores and developmental courses • Make list of courses a student must choose from • Complete bachelors within 40 attempted hours • Student’s responsibility to drop classes • Present this form to Admissions along with schedule planning form to register for courses Advising Center Location: PCN A-101 Phone: (956) 618-8372
Academic Status • Good Standing • Cumulative GPA is 2.00 or above • Academic Probation • Cumulative GPA has dropped below a 2.00 • Continued Academic Probation • Previously on Academic Probation and cumulative GPA is below 2.00 and current semester GPA is 2.00 or above • Academic Suspension • Previously on Academic Probation and cumulative GPA is below 2.00 and current semester GPA is below 2.00
Academic Status for Developmental Studies Affected Students • Good Standing • Cumulative GPA is 2.00 or above • Early Academic Alert • Current semester GPA has dropped below a 2.00 • Mandatory intervention • Previously on Early Academic Alert and current semester GPA continues to be below 2.00 • Academic Suspension • Previously on Mandatory Intervention and current semester GPA continues to be below 2.00
Finding your GPA GRADING SYSTEM: It is the policy of STCC to measure student achievement and to report a student’s performance level for each course attempted or used toward graduation according to the following: GRADEGRADE MEANINGPOINT VALUE A Excellent 4 B Good 3 C Average 2 D Passing 1 F Failing 0 I Incomplete * W Withdrew * CR Credit by Exam * AUD Audit * N Non-Credit * * Not computed A grade of “I” is given when a student has not completed the required work for a course. The work must be completed the following semester (Fall or Spring) or the student will receive an “F” for the course. TO CALCULATE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA): COURSEGRADESEM. HRS.POINTSTOTAL POINTS ENGL 1301 C 3 x 2 = 6 MATH 1414 F 4 x 0 = 0 ARTS 1301 B 3 x 3 = 9 PSYC 2301 D 3 x 1 = 3 KINE 1102 A 1 x 4 = 4 14 cr. hours 22 grade points Total Grade Points = GPA 22 Grade Points = 1.57 GPA Cr. Hrs Attempted 14 Credit Hours
CAREER CENTER • Transfer Information and Career Resource Library • Career Assessments- DISCOVER • Assistance in choosing a degree or career • Special Events- Transfer Track and “Career Choices” JOB PLACEMENT OFFICE • Job Searches, Employment Opportunities, Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills • Special Events- Job Fairs Career/ Job Placement Office Location: PCN H-104 & 105 Phone: (956) 618-8353/668-6424
COUNSELING/ DisAbility SUPPORT SERVICES /ADVISING OFFICE COUNSELING OFFICE • Academic Counseling • Probation and Suspension • GPA • Personal Counseling • Individual • Support Groups • Personal Growth and Academic Workshops • Focus Groups • Orientation ADVISING OFFICE • Academic Advising/TSI Advising • Required for TSI Liable Students • Degree Plan Maintenance • Registration Procedures DSS Office • Assessment for Special Needs • Classroom Accommodations • Adaptive Equipment & Assistants • Sign Language Interpreters • Referrals to Community Agencies Counseling/DSS/Advising Office Location: PCN A-101 Phone: (956) 618-8372
SPECIAL PROGRAMS • PASS- Providing Academic Support to Students • Must be declared Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Certificate major. Some services are provided for Undeclared Majors. • Career and Academic Advising • Mentoring • Child Care Assistance • Textbook Assistance • Tutoring PASS Office Location: PCN D-101 Phone: (956) 668-6489
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM • Offers child care services • Not limited to specific majors • Must receive financial aid Child Care Assistance Office Location: PCN G-152 Phone: (956) 688-2009
Learning Communities… • What is a learning community? What are the objectives? How do you benefit?… • 2 classes are joined together along a common theme • Improve academic skills through teamwork • Two Instructors – more assistance • Back to Back classes • Same students in both classes, get to know classmates better, & make friends • What you learn in 1 class helps in the other class • Part of course is taught in class, part is taught on line • Assignments are often combined • Better grades, higher success rates • Less homework
Distance Learning… • STC Distance Education is building student success by: • Providing equitable access to education • Transcending time and place barriers to education • Enhancing the learning experience of students in traditional face-to-face classes STC Distance Education Options: • Internet courses Telecourses • Videoconferencing Courses Web Enhanced Courses • Hybrid Courses The Virtual College of Texas • Distance Learning Class Experience • Instead of attending regular classes on campus, students take class using a computer, TV, or videoconference connection • Some instructors require students to meet for orientation, reviews, and exams. • Requirements for these classes are the same as attending traditional classes on campus. Students are required to attend and participate in class activities. • Assignments are submitted over the video-conferencing system, by fax, e-mail, or the web.
Glossary An individual starting college for the 1st time will hear a number of words and phrases which may be unfamiliar. These are some of the words and phrases, which apply to college. • Course • Course Load • Course Pre-requisite • Credit Course • Credit hours • Developmental courses • Dropping/Withdrawing • Electives • Grade Point Average • Major or Field of Concentration • Non-transfer course/degree • Transfer course/degree • Learning community • Registration • Tuition & Fees • Semester/Term
Becoming a Successful College Student • Attend ALL classes regularly • Obtain and read the course syllabus • Study your notes everyday • Ask questions • Seek out college support services • Become familiar with the college catalog and college policies • Ask for help when you need it • Enroll in a course load you can handle. It takes 2 hours of study time for every hour you spend in class