1. Academic Expectations and Advisement success in college

2. What is success in college? 1.Learning and Understanding – Content knowledge, coursework – Skills: critical thinking, writing, speaking 2.Degree & Career – graduate from college – with a high grade point average (GPA), 3.0+ – discover best degree & career fit for you 3.Personal Growth – well-founded view of self and world – well-rounded community and world citizen

3. “You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room.” - Dr. Seuss Individual effort “A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain.” - William James We each need help, of some kind, at some point.

4. Resources 1 learning & understanding your coursework – Professor office hours; sooner rather than later Teaching Assistants – Academic Skills Center South Wing 100, 310 Tutors, Workshops – Study group with other students get to know others – Disabilities & Accessibility Office

5. Resources 2 progress to degree and career – Degree Works IF14 requirements, course listings, College catalog – Psychology Department Website, Majors’ guide – Psychology Dept info meetings Internships, Research experience, Preparing for graduate school – Volunteer & Service-Learning Center – Career Development Center Job search, Workshops – Academic Advisor

6. Academic Advisement ongoing process throughout college Who: Jessica Pates, M.A. – Freshman & Sophomore years Where: Classroom Bldg C315 – Tuesdays 1:00-3:00, Wednesdays 9:00-2:00 Junior & Senior years, 60+ credits – assigned an individual professor close to your interest area(s) see Dept Secretary – partnership between faculty and student

7. Academic Advisement When: as needed – 1-2 weeks before registration – Workshop sessions – whenever needed for educational and career planning – at least once a year – not required before registering How: come prepared – review Degree Works status – list of courses you are interested in taking – check prerequisites – list of questions you may have – forms needing a signature What: not just picking classes – plan successful progress toward graduation – understand college policies, degree requirements – identify resources for academic or related issues – career planning – graduate school preparation

8. Resources 3 for personal growth – Weigel Health Center Medical, Dental, Mental Health – Fitness Center, regular exercise – eat healthily, get sleep - naps – Get connected, be involved on campus Student Life Office, Clubs, Events Bengal Connect – Community & Global Engagement Service Learning, Diversity courses National Student Exchange, Study Abroad go just outside your comfort zone – Social support network Friends, Family, Mentors, Role models

9. Expectations: What Predicts Success? Intelligence… yes, but not as strong a factor as some believe Work Ethic – Self-discipline – Self-discipline: attend every class, do reading ahead of class, complete all assignments – Work Hard – Work Hard: put in 3 hours out of class for every 1 hour in class – Work Smart – Work Smart: use effective study techniques, accurately assess current knowledge Learning Goals – Focus on why, howDeep vs. surface – Really know itMastery vs. cramming – Develop internal motivationIntrinsic vs. external “bribes” Mind-set of belonging in college – only 8% of students leave college for financial reasons lack of academic preparation emotional & social disengagement – perseverance, “grit”, learn from mistakes or failures – self-doubt, “imposter”  academics as part of your identity

10. End Result: Goals Accomplished successful academically learned lots of interesting and useful things degree in-hand on track for a fulfilling and appropriate career thoughtful, confident, well-rounded person can define, plan for, and achieve your future goals

11. go to suny.buffalostate.eduMy name _____________________ click on MYBUFFSTATE button, then FOR STUDENTS – choose from links, or search with keywords Scavenger HuntGot it! Notes – Academic Support Programs ______list one course you can get tutoring for: – Degree Works______list one course you are taking this semester: – Intellectual Foundations requirements ______list one IF course you could take next semester: – Psychology Dept homepage ______name one psych student organization: – Psychology Student Handbook______pick out one 400-level course and find its prerequisite(s): – Ms. Pates’ contact information______email: – I found Ms. Pates’ actual office______what’s next to her office door? – Career Development Center______when/where is the part-time job luau? – Volunteer & Service Learning Center______list one service-learning course: – Weigel Health Center______list one service available: – The Counseling Center______telephone number: – Fitness Center______hours: – Bengal Connect______name one student club: – National Student Exchange______minimum GPA to do this? – Study Abroad______name one country you could study in: – Bonus points: Who is the Psychology Department’s Secretary and how can you contact her? Come to Dr. Foraker’s lab in the afternoon with your completed scavenger hunt sheet for a prize