Slides that were presented by Academic Support Services at New Student Orientation 2021. Academic Success Resources, NSO Presentation from the Learning Writing Center Academic Coaching Tutorial Classes Tutoring Summer Bridge Program Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Welcome to Your New Job!! Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Time Management Is Key - On average, three hours per day spent in class. Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Academic Expectations in High School and College High School Class time 6 hours per day 180 days per year 1,080 hours total High School Study Time On average: 1-2 hours per day 270 hours total per year College Class Time 15 hours per week 30 weeks per year 450 hours total College Study time Rule of thumb (and Penn State policy) - 2 hours per every 1 hour of class – approx. 6 hours per day 900 hours total Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Time Management Is Key On average, students should spend 45 hours per week in class and completing work for those classes. Students also need 8-11 hours each day to eat, sleep, and take care of themselves. Students still have over 40 hours of free time each week to devote to involvement and connection-making Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Academic Expectations in High School and College TESTS in High Scool Weekly At end of every chapter Frequent tests and quizzes TESTS in College 2 - 4 per semester at end of multiple chapters Final exam sometimes comprehensive GRADES in High Scool Passing grade guarantees you a seat in the classroom GRADES in College C or above average required C in major pre-requisites Higher grades required in certain majors TEACHERS in High Scool Monitor attendance Check homework Teach knowledge and facts TEACHERS in College Lecture or “flipped” classroom Require you to link critically Expect you to be proactive FREEDOM in High Scool Your day is structured for you Limits are set by parents, teachers and other adults FREEDOM in College All you can handle! Decide everyday “Should I go to class?” “Should I get 8 hours sleep?” “How much time should I study” Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Set Academic Goals Learn more about my targeted major and possible minors Start planning for study abroad Get to know a professor Learn new study strategies Improve my reading speed and comprehension Meet a certain GPA goal Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand First Year GPA What GPA do you plan to earn in your first year at Penn State? 3.50 – 4.00 (A- & A) 3.00 – 3.49 (B & B+) 2.50 – 2.99 (B-) 2.00 – 2.49 (C & C+) 0.00 – 1.99 (D & F) Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand 96% of students expect to earn A's and B's in their first year. Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand In Reality, 57 % of first-year students actually earn A’s and B’s. Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Penn State Scranton Learning and Writing Center Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Student Success at PSU and the Learning Center Mission Promote educational opportunities and enhance academic achievement for all students. Services designed to meet individual needs and goals. Faculty, professional and peer tutors provide free academic support to students Credit: Penn State Scranton Learning Writing Center Expand Visit Learning Center and Writing Center for information. Credit: Penn State Scranton Expand Preparation Skills for Success in Mathematics 1 credit course during noon common hour Sections for MATH 3, 4, 21, 22, 26, 110 and 140 One instructor and peer tutor depending on enrollment Registration: Full time students may register at no cost. Part time students will incur the cost of one credit Attendance: Students must attend at least one Math 10 class session each week Grading: Students are expected to cooperate with their instructor and actively participate during every Math 10 class session Credit: Penn State Expand