 University Center for Academic Excellence

 Creating a balanced schedule  Avoiding common stressors  Making schedule changes  Campus resources and support  Wrap-up Scan the QR code on the cards for access to this presentation Presentation Overview

 One question per slide  Four possible answers  A = Pink B = Blue C = Yellow D = Green  10 seconds to decide  Timer on each slide  Don’t hold up answer until given the signal Quick Quiz Overview

 What day of the week is it? o A. Tuesday o B. Wednesday o C. Thursday o D. Friday Quick Quiz Practice End

 Select a variety of courses  Before choosing a specific class, consider: o Course type o Course content o Course style Create a balanced schedule

 What is the average recommended number of credits a student should take in any given semester? o A. 12 o B. 14 o C. 15 o D. 17 Quick Quiz #1 End

 Check the campus map for classes locations  Make sure you’ll have enough time to get from one to the other Consider class location

 What is the average length of time between campus shuttle runs? o A. 5 minutes o B. 10 minutes o C. 20 minutes o D. 30 minutes Quick Quiz #2 End

 You need time to eat, stop by student services offices, have group meetings, return phone calls, and gather your thoughts before the big test… Leave time to eat (and breathe)  So don’t “stack” four or five classes and labs in a row to fit all of your classes into one or two days!

 What do first-year students identify as being the study skill with which they struggle the most? o A. Note-taking o B. Concentration o C. Speed reading o D. Time management Quick Quiz #3 End

Aim for a schedule that looks like this:

 Try to take classes that work with your internal clock  Figure out when you will study while you make your schedule Know yourself and your habits

 Do you already have a job and know what the hours will be?  Will you be needing to get a job once you get here? Be honest about outside commitments

 What is the maximum number of hours a new full-time student should work per week in order to maintain the best possible GPA? o A. 10 o B. 15 o C. 20 o D. 30 Quick Quiz #4 End

 How many student jobs were available on campus during the academic year? o A o B o C o D Quick Quiz #5 End

 Talk to your advisor  Check online through the summer and first full week of class  Pay attention to course numbers  Didn’t get into a class you want? o Go on the first day anyway o Contact the professor o Take it next semester Need to change your schedule?

 Now that you have the classes… Attendance

 What is the average GPA difference between students who never miss class during a semester versus students who miss 1-2 classes per week? o A. 3.0 vs o B vs o C vs o D vs Quick Quiz #6 End

 Comprehensive array of academic support programming including: Tutoring Supplemental Instruction (SI) Workshops Individual Consultations Learning Lab Building Educational Strengths and Talents (BEST) Students Obtaining Success (SOS) Fretwell 330 * * Open 6 days a week Academic Support… UCAE Style!

 How many Tutoring sessions were attended during the academic l year? o A. 8,607 o B. 6,406 o C. 2,941 o D. 1,006 Quick Quiz #7 End

 On average, how many Supplemental Instruction sessions are offered each week of the semester? o A. 30 o B. 60 o C. 90 o D. 120 Quick Quiz #8 End

 How many UCAE workshop sessions will be offered during the Fall 2013 semester? o A. 66 o B. 55 o C. 44 o D. 33 Quick Quiz #9 End

 How many student contacts did the UCAE have during the academic year? o A. 9,553 o B. 14,730 o C. 26,445 o D. 34,661 Quick Quiz #10 End

 Create a balanced schedule  Consider class locations  Leave time to eat (and breathe)  Know yourself and your habits  Think about outside commitments  Make attending class a priority  Use campus resources including the UCAE

We look forward to working with all of you over the next four years! University Center for Academic Excellence Fretwell 330 **Make sure to scan the QR code on the Quick Quiz cards** THANK YOU!