1. Academic Success PowerStart 2007 Southern Adventist University August 27, 2007

2. Introduction Robert Young, Ph.D. –Senior Vice President for Academic Administration –423-236-2804 –ryoung@southern.eduryoung@southern.edu Volker Henning, Ph.D. –Associate Vice President for Academic Administration –423-236-2912 –henning@southern.eduhenning@southern.edu

3. What Is Important? Leadership (Home, Local Church, Local School Board, Community, World) Percentage of adults over 25 in USA who hold a 4-year college degree = +/- 20% ↑ Gen Education + Major(s) + Minor(s) ↕ Service Learning → Civic Engagement

4. How Do You get there? Complete University Requirements –General Education50 hours –Major30-60 hours –Minor18 hours TOTAL Required124 hours Achieve Grade Requirements –Minimum 2.0 overall  (straight “C’s”) – 2.25 – 2.75 in major  (“C+” to “B-”)(2007-08 Catalog)

5. Why Should I Care? SAU = 2500 undergraduates, 530 new December 2006 –154 students (104 freshmen) were eligible for dismissal 67 on Academic Probation 87 Academic dismissal May 2007 –118 students were eligible for dismissal 68 on Academic Probation 50 Academic dismissal You don’t want to be one of them!

6. Steps to Success Designed to get you here:

7. 1. Decide to be a scholar. Go to class. Take notes Spend time necessary to learn 2 hrs / hour of class Learning to read well is cornerstone of college success

8. 2. Understand & follow institutional policies, procedures, & deadlines Adding & dropping classes Class attendance policies Registration procedures Academic Integrity policies Criteria for remaining in good standing Follow through on obligations

9. 3. Remember that college is different than high school. Teachers expect more preparation for class and more work from students. Classes may have fewer tests. Grading may be tougher. You have more choices in subjects to study.

10. 4. Know where to find everything on campus & utilize all available resources. Library Computer labs Writing center Learning Success Services Your advisor’s office Athletic facilities

11. 5. Participate in at least one service organization. Campus Ministries Student missionary/Taskforce Short-term Mission Trips Organizational Showcase (August 29, 4:30 p.m.) Community Service Day (Aug. 29 & Jan. 21) Worship Services –Collegedale campus church –SMC Church –The Third

12. 6. Respect others – be civil. Live in harmony with each other. –(Romans 12:16) Take a real interest in other people. –(Romans 12:16) Don’t pay back a bad turn by a bad turn, to anyone. –(Romans 12: 17)

13. 7. Maintain your roots and develop relationships. Call home Visit home when you can Get to know at least one faculty member well Make friends with people from a variety of backgrounds.

14. 8. Live life in balance – learn to manage your time. Study Participate in clubs, organizations, and service activities. Maintain your spirituality (2 Timothy 3:14, 15) Avoid sexual immorality (Romans 13:13) Take care of your health – sleep, eat, and exercise. Spend time with your friends.

15. Closing Challenge If Andrew Engel can graduate so can you! Commencement May 2007

16. Have a Successful School Year