The College for me!

1. The College for me! Welcome to New Student Orientation Please enjoy the pre-session mixer—Friendly Bingo.

2. Our Mission Glendale Community College prepares students for future higher education, employment and advancement, and successful participation in a global society.

3. It pays to be successful in college!

4. Three Convenient Locations CommUniversity 15950 W. Civic Center PlazaSurprise, AZ  85374(Bell & Litchfield Roads) GCC North 5727 W. Happy Valley Rd. GCC 6000 W. Olive Ave.

5. History of GCC • Home of the Gauchos • Established in 1965 • 2nd largest of 10 Maricopa Community Colleges • 319,000+ students have completed programs • 34,000 students take classes each year

6. Diversity • Over 120 international students from 50 different countries • 59% of students are under 25 years old • 56% of our students plan to transfer to a 4 year institution • 21% work towards occupational programs

7. GCC Students Excel! • High Student Satisfaction • Community Partnerships • National & International Recognition Famous Graduates: Alice Cooper, Phillippi Sparks, Kent Dana, Paul Lo Duca & AZ Governor Janice Brewer

8. GCC Offerings • Associate Degrees link • AA • ABUS • AS • AAS • AGS • Transfer Pathways • MAPP • Occupational Certificates • Personal Interest Classes • GED Testing (GCC-North)

9. Student Responsibility Utilize Student Services Communicate Needs Commit to Growth GCC Responsibility Access to Programs Quality Service Professionalism Provide Learning Opportunities Student Success Partnership

10. Taking Charge of Your Success • Make Connections • Instructors • Students • Campus Resources • Develop Success Skills • Independent Learning • Study Skills • Time Management • Create a Plan • Career • Major • Educational Planning

11. Making Connections with Professors • In Class • Attendance matters • Initiate contact with your professor • Class participation • Understand the Syllabus • Be self-motivated • Outside of Class • Office Hours • Email

12. Making Connections with Students • Classmates • Share notes • Form study groups • Carpool • Students-at-large • Clubs / extracurricular activities LINK • Club Fair dates: September 6 & 7, 2011 • Calendar of EventsLINK • GCC Unplugged

13. GCC Unplugged Find Friends. Find Resources. Find Success! Log In | GCC Unplugged

14. Ice Breaker #1

15. Making Connections with Campus Services and Resources General Catalog and Student Handbook Policies, Guidelines, Program & Course Information, and much more… Key Policies at: link GCC Home Page www.gccaz.edu

16. Making Connections: Key Dates & Events • Academic Calendar LINK • Calendar of Events • Final Exam Schedule • Priority Registration Appointment Cards: • 9/26/11 for spring 2012 Priority (Early) Registration is 10/17 – 10/21

17. Services at your fingertips… • Register for classes/Change schedule • Obtain Transcripts • View your grades • Make a payment • Financial Aid, and much more…

18. Your eGCC Account • Software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel • Internet Access • Web Space • Email GCC Online Tutorials

19. Your Email Your email address is your MEID (the combination of letters and numbers you use to access the student information system)@maricopa.edu Includes Google Docs, an online suite of office productivity applications featuring word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. You can collaborate with others on the same documents in real time. Documents are saved online and have access to them at any time, no matter what computer you use. Please Note: All official college email will be sent to your student email account. Many of these emails are highly critical and may affect your enrollment and/or financial aid. You are highly urged to check your student email regularly and/or forward your student email to your personal email account.

20. Your user name is your MEID. • Your password is the password you use with your MEID to access your account in the Student Information System. To use the system, go to www.maricopa.edu/Google. If you have problems with the email system or need support, please go to www.google.com/support.

21. GCC Technology Resources: Online Orientation link This orientation is divided into five sections. Below, is a brief listing of each section. • OVERVIEW- Navigation tips and account retrieval options. • eGCC- GCC supported technology resources - open labs, wireless access and server storage space. • MCCCD - District supported technology resources - My.Maricopa.edu, student e-mail and Blackboard. • HELP- Contacts, guides, online tutorials and more. • RESOURCE INDEX- A comprehensive resource guide. Resource links are categorized by provider (GCC or MCCCD) and technology.

22. Enrollment Center MAP Advisement LINK Financial Aid LINK Admissions & Records LINK Cashier LINK Payment plan link Veteran Services LINK Student ID Cards LINK

23. Student ServicesHelping You Reach Your Goals • Provides outreach and support to minority community • Enrollment Assistance • Hoop of Learning for Native American Students • Placement Testing • Program Specific Tests • (Automotive, Fire Science) Multicultural AffairsMAPLINK Testing Services MAPLINK • Accommodations for students with disabilities • Access to assistive technology • Support for international students • Referral to off campus resources for international students International Student Center MAPLINK Disability Services MAPLINK

24. Technology ResourcesMaximizing Technology in Your Education • High Tech Centers LINK • Activate eGCC Account • Computer Access • Instructional Support • John F. Prince Library & Media Center MAPLINK • Research Assistance • Books & Media • Web Resources • Research Guides

25. Campus ResourcesHelping You Get Involved • Lost & Found • Escorts • Emergency Situation link • Suspicious Activity • Student Government • Student Clubs • Scholarship Assistance • Health Insurance Plans • Apartment information Public SafetyMAPLINK • Pool, gym & classes • Exercise Plans • First session free • As little as $25.00 per month Student Life MAPLINK Fitness Center MAPLINK

26. Tutoring +Enhancing Your Academic Success Center for Learning -CL Bldg • Free tutoring, study skills, computer lab, & non-credit ESL classes The Math Solution – MA Bldg • Free, drop-in tutoring for math students Writing Center – HT-2 • In-person or online writing critique Departmental Tutoring • Ask your instructor about department tutoring www.gccaz.edu/tutoring

27. Develop Success Skills • Independent Learning • Study Skills • Time Management

28. Independent Learning • The “classroom outside of the classroom” • Requires you to be committed and responsible for your motivation, and your success

29. Effective Study Skills • Read your text book • Take notes / Review notes • Enroll in a “Success Class” • CPD150 Strategies for College Success • AAA150 Creating College Success • Study 2-3 hours per week per credit

30. Time Management • Attendance is Important • 12 credit + Full Time • Create a Schedule 12 hours per week in class + 24-36 hours per week studying ----------------------------------------------------- =36-48 hours per week commitment

31. Create a Plan Clarify your Career Goals Identify a Major Educational Planning

32. The Importance of a Career Plan Students without a career plan, should meet with a career counselor before the end of their first year of college. Students with a career & educational plan are more motivated, finish sooner, spend less money on school, and enter the employment world quicker.

33. Wanted: The Perfect Career for Me Undecided Major? Undecided Career Goals? Counseling & Career Services will help you: • Conduct Self-Assessment • Investigate Career Options • Develop a Career Plan • Market Yourself • Commit to Lifelong Learning

34. Counseling & Career Services MAPLINK • Career Counseling • Career Exploration • Career Planning • Mentoring • Personal Counseling • Internships • Job Opportunities

35. Career Services link • Computer Lab/Career Library • Career Market Information • Job Search, Interviewing, and Resume Workshops • Employment Opportunities • Internships (Career Work Experience) • Career Expo/Job Fair • On-campus Employer Recruitments • Re-Entry Resources

36. Job Search Access – 24/7 Maricopa Career Network http://www.maricopa.edu/careers • Post your resume • Search for jobs • Apply for jobs Career Services

37. Identify a Major “It’s O.K. to start off undecided …but don’t stay undecided.” Challenges: Not every career has a corresponding major Some Careers have several majors that are options Clarifying your career goals helps you choose a relevant major--- Choosing a major facilitates educational planning!

38. Educational Planning Tips for Creating an Educational Plan • Identify career goal and research school options • Meet with a Academic Advisor • Obtain the appropriate academic check sheet • Set goals, monitor progress and make changes if necessary • Create a “balanced plan” • Develop a passion for education and positive attitude • Seek extra-curricular activities to support your goals

39. Academic Advisement Assistance from Advisors: Academic Planning Course Selection Degree Requirements Check Sheets Provide Signature (some courses) Seek Advisement early, follow-up during “off peak” hours and obtain priority registration

40. Check Sheet What Is It? A Guide Plan of action Record of progress Remember: Save your check sheet Bring it to advisement sessions Available online: link

41. Pursuing a Degree in Nursing? Pre-Nursing Information Sessions Check Nursing website www.gccaz.edu/nursing • Current information regarding prerequisites • Details of program application and requirements • Opportunity to ask questions • Conveniently located in Nursing Building (NU 104)

42. Ice Breaker #2

43. Be prepared for your first day! • You are not officially registered until you have paid for tuition---know the “due date” & refund policy LINK • Visit campus before the start date; find your classes! • Arrive early – parking can be an issue! • Know your class schedule! • If a “Class Canceled or Relocated” sign appears on your classroom door READ it—it may not be your class that was canceled or relocated.

44. Be prepared for your first day!(continued) • Know how to read your schedule and check it at least the day before your first class. • Please Note: Students are often dropped if absent on the first day. • Obtain an I.D. in the Enrollment Center • Activate your eGCC account ASAP. LINK • Buy Your text books early – Avoid the lines and find discounted used books (save the receipt) MAPLINK • Create a positive attitude about going to college!

45. Prepare for long-term success! • Some of you here today have already begun benefiting from the iStartSmart Program. • This program is designed to help set you up for long term success here at GCC and beyond by providing a comprehensive foundation of college success skills. You should sign up if you are a new college student

46. iStartSmart • Completion of a Student Success Course is a requirement for iStartSmart However, all students interested in creating a foundation for success are encouraged to sign up for Student Success Course. • CPD150 Strategies for College Success - 3 cr. • CPD/AAA115 Creating College Success - 1 Cr • You will learn: • Effective Study Skills • Note taking • Personal motivation • Time Management • Goal setting • Campus resources • Much more…

47. Financial Aid Brief financial aid session to follow.

48. Are You Ready?Questions? Thank you for choosing GCC! We are here to support your success.

49. We would like to hear from you… Please turn in your evaluations.