Faculty Expectations (Please find a pen or pencil…you’ll need one during the presentation!) SOAR Heartland Community College For students enrolling for Fall Semester 2009 Ma‘alesh 舒暢
Presented by Chris Miller I stole this from Lisa Putnam Cole
Overview Why are you in college? What skills and qualities do employers seek? What skills and qualities do HCC faculty assist students in developing? In what types of behaviors do successful students engage?
Why are you in college? Because you... Want to earn a degree? Want to get a job (or a better job)? Want to improve personal skills? Don’t really know what else to do right now?
What skills and qualities do employers seek? Communication skills (4.7) Honesty and integrity (4.7) Interpersonal skills (4.5) relates well to others Motivation and initiative (4.5) Strong work ethic (4.5) Teamwork skills (4.5) works well with others
What skills and qualities do HCC faculty assist student in developing? Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Appreciate human diversity and commonality from a global perspective Solve problems in a variety of settings Think critically about issues
In what types of behaviors do successful students engage? Top Ten Tips for Success Prepared by HCC faculty Based on experience and observations
Top Ten Tips for Success 10: Utilize HCC’s free student resources 9: Complete your assignments 8: Purchase required materials 7: Prioritize your academic work 6: Know yourself
Top Ten Tips for Success 5: Organize your time 4: Know your syllabus 3: Build relationships 2: Attend classes 1: Develop productive attitudes Toward your instructor and other students Toward learning
In the end, Your success at Heartland is all about YOU!! Welcome and good luck!