1. Making the Grade: Academic Success at Rowan
Transfer Orientation
Summer 2018

2. Director for Academic Transitions and Support Programs
Welcome
Dr. Sean Hendricks
Director for Academic Transitions and Support Programs
Colleen Mariani
Student 2

3. Academic Success at Rowan
A Partnership:
You bring the potential, Rowan provides the support &
opportunity

4. Welcome to Rowan Navigating a new campus
Comparison with your previous institution:
Academic level
Policies & procedures
Campus involvement & opportunities

5. Strategy #1: Know Your Resources
New Transfer Information Sessions
Transfer Topics workshops
Rowan 101 course for transfer students
Transfer Mentors
Tau Sigma

6. Strategy #1: Know Your Resources

7. Strategy #1: Know Your Resources
Academic Advising
Rowan Success Network
Career Advancement
Tutoring / Coaching
Disability Resources
Study Abroad
Financial Aid
Veterans Affairs
Information Resources
Writing Center
Library
…and MORE!

8. Strategy #1: Know Your Resources
Talk to your professors –
in & out of class
Faculty, staff, and administrators are here for YOU!!

9. Strategy #2: Be organized
Use the syllabus as a tool for academic success
Time management
Go to every class, be ready for every class!
Study every day
Obtain all course materials
Keep up with all readings and homework

10. Strategy #2: Be organized
Intentional Time

11. Tips for Time Management
Tools to use:
Clock
Daily Schedule
Weekly Calendar
Semester Timeline

12. Strategy #3: Be professional
Check your Rowan
Prepare for letters of recommendation
Present yourself as a professional

13. Communicating Effectively with Your Instructors
What NOT to do:
hey-
i was wondering if ch 5 wuz gonna be on the exam cuz I can’t come next time
hit me back k thx

14. Communicating Effectively with Your Instructors
Better:
Dr. McElwee,
As we discussed on September 20, I was unable to attend class on October 12. I reviewed the presentation on Blackboard and spoke with a member of my study group about the material, but I still have a few questions about Chapter 5. Could I meet with you in your office hours next week to review “Learning: Instrumental and Operant Conditioning”?
Thank you,
Teague Brody-Carney
PSY 01107

15. Strategy #4: Be proactive
Check for transfer/AP credits
Advising at least once per term
Go to the Office of Career Advancement
Reflect upon your learning
Pursue opportunities like internships, study abroad, and research

16. A Rowan University First-Generation College Student
is defined as one whose parents have not received a college degree and/or one who has limited preparation or resources in their immediate family or support network.

18. Strategy #4: Be proactive
Know Your Academic Responsibilities
Academic integrity
Research for assignments:
Scholarly sources
Ask reference librarians and your professors for help
Tutoring center, Writing center
Faculty members may assume that you know about appropriate resources and research strategies – don’t be afraid to let them know what your questions are – they really do want to help. Reference librarians are eager to help you navigate the library and many kinds of information,
Be aware of dates for drop/add, withdrawing from course, etc; speak with your advisor as early as possible if things seem like they are not going well in a course
The syllabus is very important – instructors will assume you know everything in it, and they will hold you to it.

19. Strategy #4: Be proactive
Urgent items to address:
Placement testing
Pay your bill on time
Required health forms
“Alcohol-wise” training for freshmen

20. For Parents: How to best support your student
Know how important you are
Encourage independence:
Listen; Ask questions
Suggest Rowan resources
Both academic and nonacademic adjustment are important
You are very important – you help to create their support structure during this time of transition
Be a coach – cheer them on, but let them learn to navigate themselves; don’t hover; encourage them to take full advantage of Rowan’s many resources (their professors; offices and services such as Academic Success Center (tutoring, disability services); Counseling & Psych Services center; library staff; residential learning staff)
Remind them that the reason we all come to work in the morning – and often stay late at night – is for them – they are never “bothering” us!

21. Welcome to Rowan!
Being a member of a University community is an honor and a gift – and very time-limited

22. transferhelp@rowan.edu We’re Here to Help! transferhelp@rowan.edu
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