Chapter 1 Understanding the New Environment Welcome to SLS 1103!!! Chapter 1 Understanding the New Environment

Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes Syllabus --Review Why take SLS? The Scissors Game Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes Define positive psychology Describe how High School differs from College Describe the principles of a “College Culture” Describe what it takes to be successful in College Describe support systems available to you at college in the roles of faculty, staff, and administrators. Explain why it is important to establish relationships with all of these people. Define work ethic, values, and priorities Complete and understand the results of a Work Ethic Inventory Complete and understand the results of a Commitment Inventory Complete an Academic Contract

Why take SLS? Relationship to retention Relationship to success Effective transition course

Retention— persisting from semester to semester

Effect of taking SLS on student success in College Prep and College credit classes

SLS 1103 and SLS 0001 Scholarship Survey 2006 What FSCJ Students Say Among students responding to the survey, three-fourths agreed with the SLS requirement policy, and 84% said they would recommend the course to a friend. SLS 1103 and SLS 0001 Scholarship Survey 2006

What FSCJ Students Say An overwhelming majority (94%) said they planned to continue their studies, and of those planning to continue, 77% had already registered for the summer or fall term. SLS Survey

Good Morning! Place your signed application and commitment letter on the shelf marked 3A. It's faith that will take you through, and determination that will drive you. ~Jonathan Anthony Burkett How determined are you to achieve your college graduation? Give me 3 adjectives to describe your determination. Today’s Agenda Commitment Inventory Scissor Game High school vs College What one need to be successful in college Positive Psychology Goals and Motivation Assignment

Student Life Skills Motivation, Autonomy, Agency, Metacognition, Strengths, grit, Resilience, Information Literacy, Neuroplasticity, Creativity, Resourcefulness, Critical Thinking, Well-Being, Goal Setting, Curiosity, Time Management, Strategic planning, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Belonging, Growth & performance!

Commitments and Choices Commitment—a promise or pledge to do something for or with someone or something Formal—often (but not always) involves a legal contract (marriage or something important like completing a college degree) Informal—less structured (agreeing to get together every week with your friends) Will enhance your ability to earn your degree Involves choices about the direction you wish your life to take Informed choices vs influenced choices—with informed choices, you understand the power other people’s opinions have on your choices, but you ultimately make the final decision. With influenced choices, you let other people’s opinions have the final say, even if they conflict with your own values.

Commitment Survey

The Scissors Game

Why play the Scissors Game? To play a game well, you need to know the rules If you don’t know the rules, you feel uncomfortable and start feeling like you don’t want to play the game at all Moving from high school to college is like going to a new game where you don’t know the rules

How does high school differ from college How does high school differ from college? With your elbow partner list at least 5 ways high school and college differ. -5 mins

How does high school differ from college? Choice in class selection Choice in class days and times Flexible attendance policy Greater expectations of doing work outside of class Emphasis on why an answer is correct – can you support your answer? Responsibility for learning the material is on the student—you need to step up to the plate

What are the characteristics of a “college culture”? “College talk”--clear, ongoing communications with students about what it takes to get to college Clear expectations Information and resources Comprehensive counseling model Testing and curriculum Faculty involvement Family involvement College partnerships Articulation or transfer agreements with other colleges

What does a student need to be successful in college? Which your elbow partner, discuss and write down 5 characteristics, traits etc.

What does a student need to be successful in college? Positive outlook and attitude Skills—Communication, Critical Thinking, High Level Math Ability to work in teams Positive work ethic—responsibility, motivation, people skills Ability to set Values, Priorities, Goals Ability to make a commitment with informed rather than influenced choices Time management skills Organizational skills Motivation and ambition Understanding of the culture of college Supportive relationships both in and out of college

Strong Work Ethic A belief in work as a moral good Responsibility—acceptance of a duty or action and being accountable for it Motivation—something or someone that creates an incentive or drive to action People skills—positive habits, attitudes, behaviors or manners we use around other people

Other needed vocabulary!

Success—a favorable or desired outcome or the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence Hope—perception you can reach your goals Expectation—to consider something reasonable, due or necessary such a an obligation Purpose—something set up as an object or end to attain, or a resolution or determination Ambition—the effort or drive with which you pursue your dreams and goals Attitude—should be a “can do” approach which in the case of your College will include being prepared, paying attention, taking part in class activities and completing assignments on time

Value—a principle or characteristic that is important to someone Priority—a task, duty, or other action that is more important than others at that moment in time Goal—the end toward which effort is directed All are important to success

Positive Psychology Study of positive emotions, positive character traits, and positive institutions Does not negate the reality of bad things that occur or bad situations, but assists you in focusing on what is good to help you move forward Traits that contribute to positive psychology Subjective well-being Optimism Happiness Self-determination

Benefits of Positive Psychology More success in your work or school Greater ability to persevere Less depression and stress Better overall health Better relationships with other people

GOALs and Motivation -Individual class assignment To help motivate you as you begin your college journey, look at magazines or publications and choose a picture or photograph that represents your dream of how you wish life to be when you have graduated from college. Describe the picture or photo that you chose. Why did you choose that particular one? Put the picture or photo where you are likely to see it often, to inspire and motivate you. Next to your picture, put one of your favorite quotes. If you find yourself thinking about giving up or not pursuing your goals, read your quote and think about the picture you chose.

Welcome! I hope that you had a great weekend. Take out your quote and picture assignment . We will share if you would like. Turn in you application if you have not already Warm Up Scissor game  Agenda College resources fill in chart from Wed. Work Ethic Inventory Chapter 1 discussion or Stress and college students article analysis Chapter 1 reflection- individually

Why play the Scissors Game? To play a game well, you need to know the rules If you don’t know the rules, you feel uncomfortable and start feeling like you don’t want to play the game at all Moving from high school to college is like going to a new game where you don’t know the rules

Who will support you? Faculty—Full-time professors and instructors, Adjunct (part-time) professors, and in large universities Teaching Assistants Will assist you in class Will assist you during office hours May be able to provide other information about your field Counselors and Advisors Can help you stay on track with coursework Can assist when you are having difficulty Can refer you to a mental health counselor if you are having personal problems College administrators—especially Deans and Associate Deans They are there to help you if you have problems There are Academic Deans and Deans for Student Success Mentors Library and Learning Assistance Center Staff Other College Staff Your Classmates Your personal support system

What other support is available ? Library and Learning Assistance Center Resources College Catalog Student Planner Online Resources Connections homepage Blackboard

Work Ethic Inventory

Use the results of your commitment and work ethic inventories as you complete your Chapter 1 Reflection Journaling activity

Read and Fill out Your Academic Contract

Hello lovely people Please turn in your reflection assignment Today’s Agenda Return papers Chapter 1 open book quiz- thins time ONLY College major worksheet-due Sept 10th College scavenger Hunt-due Sept 10th “Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece by thought, choice, courage and determination.” —John Luther  

Class Assignment College major worksheet College scavenger hunt Collect the following information about a college that you plan to attend. Include the information in a PowerPoint presentation. We will work on this in class Thursday 9/3, Tuesday 9/8 and your PowerPoint will be due on Thursday 9/10. WHAT’S NOT COMPLETE IN CLASS MUST BE COMPLETED AT HOME BEFORE ARRIVING TO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY SEPT. 9th. Everyone will present. Your presentation should be no longer that 3 mins. Make it interesting. Save everything to a flash drive and bring it to class. You may email me your presentation in advance if you would like. Your worksheet will be due on Thursday 9/10 as well.

When grading I will be looking for the follow: 1. Cost of attendance itemized (on campus vs. off campus living, meal plan)-(remember you live in the great state of Florida so you will be paying OUT OF STATE tuition if you attend college in another state) 2. Graduation Rate and retention rate 3. Undergraduate advising office: location, hours, contact information 4. A campus map, dorms, example of a dorm room (picture of dorm rooms) 5. Choose a major and find the department website -include the link 6. Who is the department chair of your major? How do you contact the department chair? 7. What the course requirements are for the major (meaning how many types of courses do you need to take in order to graduate with your specified major) 8. Find at least eight (8) courses you would take in that major, listing the course titles and descriptions (the information you completed on the worksheet) 9. If the college has an intramural sports league, what are they and where do they meet for the spring semester? 10. What official college sports does your college have? Choose two of the sports and indicate where they play and what conference they are in? (Make sure to have lots of pictures) 11. What is the endowment for your college? 12. Where is the library location? What are the hours and resources available? 13. Make sure that you have interesting pictures of your campus (at least 15 different pictures throughout all the slides, NO ONLY TEXT slides) 14. List 3 scholarships that your school offers that you would qualify for. Include information about the requirements, amounts and deadlines 15. What are the application deadlines and the start dates for the year/semester you plan to start at that university/college?