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1 Connecting With Faculty and Staff 12 th Grade Keys to Postsecondary Success #1 (Microsoft, 2011)

2 Objectives Learning more about the importance of – Building strong relationships with adults at college Professors, College Staff, Counselors, Mentors, etc. Topics will include – College majors: Getting help and guidance – Student services – Cultural and religious support – Faculty secrets: Getting an “A” – Mentors – Role models

3 Today We will watch a series of videos about – The importance of building strong relationships with adults at college Many adults in college can help you in different ways – Professors: Learn more, gain deeper insights, career paths – Teaching assistants: Homework, direction for big assignments – Cultural and Religious mentors: Good listeners and advisors – College Counseling Center: Personal/social issues – Career Center Counselors: Help with majors/careers of interest – Health Services Staff: Good support when you are ill – Career Internship Services: Help you reach long-term goals

4 Find a College Major Video Watch the How do you find a college major? videoHow do you find a college major? – Pay special attention to Gaining more insight pertaining to careers of interest Utilizing the college and career center

5 Who on campus can help you identify possible majors? Some students know their careers of interests – Sometimes they do not know or change their mind These students may really like a class and that may lead them to pursue a particular major or career of interest It is good to work college staff the career center – They can help you with tests or instruments That will further identify your interests, skills, and passion

6 Where Can You Go For Help Video Watch the Where can you go for help? videoWhere can you go for help? – Pay special attention to Student resources on campus Where to find these resources

7 Where Can You Go For Help? There are many resources on college campuses – If there is a problem A service and adult is there to address it Students need to find these services – Orientation books, Dean of Students office, Vice President of Student Affairs office, college website Life happens to students – There are student services to help them

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9 Feel Like I Have a Second Family Video Watch the I feel like I have a second family videoI feel like I have a second family – Pay special attention to Support for a specific culture Advantages: Being part of a group

10 Feel Like I Have a Second Family Most colleges have support for various – Cultures and religions Many students find this to be a very valuable resource Hang out & mingle with other Native Americans – Have culture nights and go to movies Big support is the Native American Student Affairs – It is culture center with their own building – Provide peer mentors and adult tutors Let her know about scholarships to apply for

11 Faculty Secrets: Getting an “A” Video Watch the Faculty Secrets: Getting an "A" in Any Class videoFaculty Secrets: Getting an "A" in Any Class – Pay special attention to Suggestions from professors on how to succeed in college

12 Faculty Secrets: Getting an “A” Show Up – Come to class every day – Arrive early, be noticed – Sit in front Listen and Participate – Make your points clearly Do the readings Turn off your phone – Do not text, wear earphones Do not fall asleep in class Do not leave class early Talk to me – Stop by on office hours Do the work – Do not argue about grades Good writing matters – Proofread, Proofread, ….. Go to the library – Do not only use internet sources Never throw anything away Other(s)

13 Individually: Pick 3 items that will help you most in college Show Up – Come to class every day – Arrive early, be noticed – Sit in front Listen and Participate – Make your points clearly Do the readings Turn off your phone – Do not text, wear earphones Do not fall asleep in class Do not leave class early Talk to me – Stop by on office hours Do the work – Do not argue about grades Good writing matters – Proofread, Proofread, ….. Go to the library – Do not only use internet sources Never throw anything away Other(s)

14 Pair and Share Describe a class that you really enjoy – Give specifics about your favorite activities – Each partner will get one minute to tell their story

15 Partners: Guess 3 items that will help your partner most in college Show Up – Come to class every day – Arrive early, be noticed – Sit in front Listen and Participate – Make your points clearly Do the readings Turn off your phone – Do not text, wear earphones Do not fall asleep in class Do not leave class early Talk to me – Stop by on office hours Do the work – Do not argue about grades Good writing matters – Proofread, Proofread, ….. Go to the library – Do not only use internet sources Never throw anything away Other(s)

16 Find a Mentor Video Watch the Where can you find a mentor? videoWhere can you find a mentor? – Pay special attention to The advantages to having a mentor Who can be a mentor?

17 Find a Mentor Find an adult advocate – Not only for advice, Someone to hear you Could be a coach or worship leader – People want to help you Important to find someone who can – Cheer you on in your areas of interest – Professors and teaching assistants Can be good mentors

18 Look for Role Models Video Watch the Where to look for role models? videoWhere to look for role models? – Pay special attention to Aspiring for more than just what is around you Where to find role models Mentor characteristics to aspire to Individuals with a dream

19 Look for Role Models To be successful in life – Must want something more, more than your surroundings – See the world is a bigger place, see there is a better life Find role models – Famous people, teachers, counselors – Identify people you aspire to be like Individuals that have a dream should – Connect with individuals that have a dream People who will support you in your dream – Get rid of pieces that can take that dream away

20 Group Activity What type of adults at college would help students most with a dream? – How can those adults be most helpful to a student? – What personal qualities of mentors should students aspire to? What type people should students with a dream avoid? Why?

21 Update Postsecondary Plan

22 Update Your Postsecondary Plan Interests Section – 3 Adults I am Interested in Helping Me at College


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