Community College Companion: Everything You Wanted to Know About Succeeding in a Two-Year School

by Rowh, Mark

• ISBN13: 9781593577414
• ISBN10: 1593577419
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

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Author Biography

\Dr. Mark Rowh is an experienced community college educator and author of 20 books and 500 magazine articles. He has helped students succeed for more than 25 years. Dr. Rowh was awarded a Distinguished Achievement Award by the Association of Educational Publishers for his writing.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Embracing the Two-Year College	p. 1
The Popularity of Two-Year Schools	p. 2
The Typical Community College Student	p. 4
A Community College Success Story	p. 7
The Big Community College Secret	p. 8
Who This Book Is For	p. 10
Making the Most of the Community College Experience	p. 13
The Bottom Line	p. 14
Getting Started as a Community College Student	p. 15
Applying for Admission	p. 16
Taking Placement Tests	p. 18
The Placement Test Scene	p. 20
Choosing an Academic Program	p. 21
Exploring Program Options	p. 24
Registering for Classes	p. 29
Getting Off to a Good Start in Your Courses	p. 31
The Bottom Line	p. 34
Playing the Commuting Game	p. 35
The Cost of Commuting: Questions to Ask	p. 36
Playing It Smart with Transportation	p. 37
Taking the Stress Out of Parking	p. 38
Cutting Down on Commuting Time	p. 40
Getting to Know Campus Security	p. 42
Planning for Contingencies	p. 44
The Bottom Line	p. 45
Strengthening Academic Survival Skills	p. 47
Coming to Grips with the Two-for-One Deal	p. 48
Taking Time Out for a Reality Check	p. 50
Read, Read, Read	p. 52
Honing Writing Skills	p. 53
Making It with Math	p. 55
Focusing on Listening Skills	p. 56
Studying Effectively	p. 59
Thinking Like a Professor	p. 61
Doing the Work	p. 63
Staying the Course	p. 65
Getting Help	p. 66
Calculating Your CPA	p. 67
Student Success Courses	p. 69
Learning Communities	p. 70
The Bottom Line	p. 71
Relating to Faculty and Staff	p. 73
Understanding the Role of the Faculty	p. 74
Understanding the Role of Adjunct Faculty	p. 78
Understanding the Roles of Administrators and Support Staff	p. 79
Getting Along with Faculty and Staff	p. 83
Following Policies	p. 85
The Bottom Line	p. 87
Managing Your Time	p. 89
Taking the First Step Toward Better Time Management	p. 90
Creating a Time Management Diary	p. 92
Learning to Say No	p. 96
Planning Ahead	p. 96
Time Management Dos and Don'ts	p. 97
The Bottom Line	p. 99
Taking Advantage of Campus Resources	p. 101
Academic Advising	p. 102
Counseling	p. 104
Career Advice	p. 106
Tip: Testing Is Worth Your Time	p. 107
Writing Centers	p. 110
Math Centers	p. 111
Special Programs and Services	p. 112
Libraries	p. 113
Computer Access	p. 114
Where to Go for Assistance	p. 115
The Bottom Line	p. 117
Getting Involved in Student Activities	p. 119
Getting Involved	p. 120
Sports Programs	p. 125
Service Programs	p. 127
Honors Programs	p. 129
Student Ambassadors	p. 130
One Student's Story	p. 131
Study Abroad	p. 133
Something for Everyone	p. 133
The Bottom Line	p. 134
Coping with College Stress	p. 135
The Good and Bad of Stress	p. 136
Reducing Your Own Stress	p. 138
Using Campus Resources to Reduce Stress	p. 143
Fighting End-of-Term Stress	p. 144
Getting Help	p. 146
Questions to Ask About Stress	p. 147
The Bottom Line	p. 147
Preparing to Transfer	p. 149
Considering the Transfer Route	p. 150
Laying the Groundwork	p. 151
Taking the First Steps	p. 154
A Transfer Success Story and Advice from a Student	p. 156
Ten Questions to Ask	p. 161
A Transfer Checklist	p. 162
Transfer Deadlines	p. 164
The University View	p. 165
The Bottom Line	p. 166
Paying for Community College	p. 167
The Payment Process	p. 168
Identifying Sources of Aid	p. 171
Scholarships	p. 177
Other Funding Sources	p. 181
Dollars and Sense: Cutting Costs	p. 182
The Bottom Line	p. 185
Earning Credits Creatively	p. 187
The Nontraditional Classroom	p. 188
Online Courses	p. 188
Dual-Enrollment Programs	p. 194
Credit by Testing	p. 195
Apprenticeships	p. 197
Internships	p. 199
The Military Connection	p. 200
Student Ambassadors	p. 201
Credit for Fun	p. 202
Other Options for Earning Credit	p. 203
The Bottom Line	p. 204
Staying Connected	p. 205
Get References	p. 206
Take More Courses	p. 207
Become an Active Alum	p. 208
Give Back	p. 210
Work for a Community College	p. 214
The Bottom Line	p. 214
Acronyms and Abbreviations	p. 215
State Higher Education Agencies	p. 216
Index	p. 222
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