Presenter Name, Ph.D. Presenter Title, Applied Learning Technologies Institute Arizona State University © 2007 Arizona State University Student Success Did you know? Afsaneh Nahavandi, Ph.D. Associate Dean, University College Applied Learning Technologies Institute Arizona State University Last updated

© 2007 Arizona State University Definition of Student Success The Basics… Good grades Staying in college and graduating on time There is more… Social adjustment and connecting Physical and psychological well-being Balance Many other elements

© 2007 Arizona State University How Is College Different from High School? High School Mandatory and usually free Highly structured environment with many rules Time structured by others Teachers and parents remind you of deadlines and priorities Some homework; limited studying outside of class Spend a set amount of time in class; 6 hours of a day, 30 hours a week Set curriculum and limited choices of classes College Voluntary and costs money Unstructured environment with few rules Students manage their own time Students manage deadlines and priorities on their own Homework and extensive studying outside of class Variable class times, typically between 12 to 15 hours a week in class Many choices for students to make up their own schedule with some advice

© 2007 Arizona State University Keys Points You are responsible for your own success! Take charge Review your schedule

© 2007 Arizona State University Start with Planning Study success equation: 1 hour in class = 2-3 hours outside of class You need to balance studying and school with the rest of your life Time management is essential

© 2007 Arizona State University Time Estimate Grid (available in course site under Student Success) ActivityTotal time per week Class time (total number of credits) Study time (class time x 3) Job Sleep (6-8 hours a night) Family responsibilities (hours per week) Eating (minimum about 1 hour per day) Extra curricular activity (sports, dating, fun … ) Personal hygiene (minimum 30 minutes a day) Other activities that you typically do during the week? List them : _________________________________ _________________________________ Your total per week (add up all your hours) hours Subtract you total per week from 168 (total number of hours available in a week – 24x7) 168 hours - ___________

© 2007 Arizona State University Pause narration. Use the schedule grid you have already completed and fill out Time Estimate Grid, available on the course site under Student Success. When you complete the grid, restart narration.

© 2007 Arizona State University Estimating your Time Review your weekly time result What does the number tell you? Typical excuses people use: –I am much more efficient than most people, I can work faster –I can study less than the recommended 2-3 hours and I’ll be fine –I did much more in high school and did just fine! –I don’t really need 6 hours of sleep –I can eat on the run…. –Others?

© 2007 Arizona State University Tips for Success Go to class! Keep the syllabus for every class handy and review it often Go to class prepared Review material often Listen actively in class and participate Turn your assignments in on time Get to know at least one other student in each of your classes

© 2007 Arizona State University Tips for Success Visit your instructors during their office hours Find a good space to study Get help when you need it, quickly Ask questions if you are confused Get to know the campus Join a club or a group Work no more that hours; look for on-campus employment Take the time to be a student!

© 2007 Arizona State University ASU Resources for Student Success Your ASU 101 instructor Your academic advisor The college success courses in many colleges The provost web page with advice and link to resources: University link with links students typically need:

© 2007 Arizona State University Tutoring at ASU On the Downtown campus – On the Polytechnic campus – On the Tempe campus – for general tutoring in all disciplineshttp:// – for help with writinghttp://uc.asu.edu/writing/ – for help with mathhttp://math.asu.edu/fym/TutorCenter/TutorCenter.html On the West Campus –

© 2007 Arizona State University Getting Involved at ASU Student Organizations: Events and meetings at ASU: ment.htm Student Life: advisors/index.htm advisors/index.htm Find out more about the many ways you can connect to other students and get involved through clubs and student organizations at ASU

© 2007 Arizona State University Take charge of your success at ASU…… IT IS UP TO YOU!