Urban Learners Serious About College Success

by De Lucia, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780130417947
• ISBN10: 0130417947
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-12-10
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Written specifically with the urban learner in mind, this comprehensive, interactive, and motivational book is designed to promote and enhance college success for those who attend urban and commuter campuses. This is the only book available that targets and relates material to this specific freshman group, and it promotes college success in four major areas: 1) skills development; 2) personal growth and adjustment; 3) career development; and 4) orientation and integration to college.Money Management: Risks and Responsibilities; How to Write A Research Paper: A Practical Step-by-Step Approach; The Challenges of Urban College Adjustment; Exploring and Understanding the College Community; The Confident Learner: Attitudes and Study Strategies that Create College Success; Mastering Time; Critical Thinking: A Socratic Approach to Empowering Your Mind; Note Taking: A Tool for Learning; Test Taking: Strategies for Success; Family: Source of Inspiration, Source of Stress; Forming Healthy Relationships; Celebrating Diversity; Coping with Stress in the Freshman Year; AIDS and other Health Concerns; Planning for Your Future Career.Anyone attending an urban or commuter college.

Table of Contents

Introduction: To the Student	xiii
The Challenges of Urban College Adjustment	1	(22)
Patricia Sinatra
Chapter Focus	1	(1)
Profiling the Urban Student	2	(2)
The Student Body	3	(1)
The Campus Environment	3	(1)
Family Life	3	(1)
The Combination of Working and Attending College	4	(1)
Accepting the Challenges of Adjustment	4	(1)
Academic Challenges	5	(2)
Social Challenges	7	(3)
Personal and Emotional Challenges	10	(3)
References	13	(1)
Journal Assignments	14	(9)
Exploring and Understanding the College Community	23	(24)
Robert C. De Lucia
Robert Durfey
Jodie G. Roure
Chapter Focus	23	(1)
The College Mission Statement	24	(1)
The Purpose and Value of College	24	(1)
Understanding the History and Philosophy of Higher Education	25	(4)
The Organization of Higher Education in America	26	(1)
The Hierarchy of Education	27	(2)
The Organization of a College Community	29	(1)
Academic Affairs	29	(1)
Academic or Support Services	29	(1)
Student Services	29	(1)
Administration	29	(1)
College Relations	30	(1)
Your Relations with the College Community	30	(1)
Academic Life	30	(2)
Distribution Requirements	31	(1)
Major Requirements	31	(1)
Elective Credits	31	(1)
Other Requirements	31	(1)
Academic Advising	31	(1)
Academic Policies and Regulations	32	(1)
Grading Policy	32	(1)
Probation and Dismissal	33	(1)
Cheating and Plagiarism	33	(1)
Class Attendance	33	(1)
Student Life	33	(4)
Counseling	34	(1)
Student Activities	34	(1)
Student Publications	35	(1)
Career Placement	35	(1)
Transfer Counseling	35	(1)
Day Care	35	(1)
Services for Students with Disabilites	35	(1)
Financial Aid	35	(1)
The Library	36	(1)
The Health Office	36	(1)
Learning and Study Centers (Computer, Math, Reading, Writing, and Study Skills)	36	(1)
The Registrar's Office	36	(1)
The Student Government Office	37	(1)
The Faculty, an Important Resource	37	(3)
Understanding Your College Professors	37	(1)
Academic Freedom	38	(1)
What College Professors Expect from You	39	(1)
References	40	(1)
Journal Assignments	41	(6)
The Confident Learner	47	(26)
Attitudes and Study Strategies That Create College Success
Kathleen M. Crew
Katherine A. Stavrianopoulos
Chapter Focus	47	(1)
Early School Experiences	48	(1)
Your Self-Concept as a Learner	49	(1)
Positive Experiences	49	(1)
Negative Experiences	50	(1)
Dealing with Your Early Experiences	50	(1)
College Entrance Exams	51	(1)
What Does it Mean to be Smart?	52	(1)
The Impact of Attitude on Learning	53	(1)
Creativity and Learning	54	(1)
Setting Higher Standards for Yourself	54	(1)
Motivation and Learning	55	(1)
Keeping a Positive Attitude	56	(1)
Learning Tools and Strategies	57	(1)
Learning Styles	57	(4)
Assessing Your Learning Style	58	(2)
Conflicts Between Students' Learning Styles and Instructors' Teaching Styles	60	(1)
Learning Style Inventories	61	(1)
Strategies for Studying	61	(4)
Changing Poor Study Habits	61	(1)
Handling Distractions	62	(1)
Getting in the Mood to Study	63	(1)
Remembering What You Read	64	(1)
Strategies for Reading College Textbooks	65	(1)
Final Thoughts	66	(1)
References	66	(1)
Journal Assignments	67	(6)
Mastering Time	73	(98)
Sheldon E. Waxenberg
Chapter Focus	73	(1)
Basic Considerations in Time Management	74	(4)
Understanding Who Controls Time	74	(1)
Exploring the Time You Have Available	74	(3)
Implementing Methods of Recording Time	77	(1)
Some Tips on Handling Procrastination	78	(2)
Timing is Everything	80	(1)
Final Thoughts	81	(1)
References	82	(1)
Journal Assignments	83	(4)
Foundations for Writing a Research Paper
A Step-by-Step Guide	87	(1)
Caridad M. Sanchez-Leguelinel
Chapter Focus	87	(1)
What is Research?	88	(1)
Writing Your Research Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide	88	(15)
Step One: Choose a Topic That Is Relevant and Interesting	89	(1)
Step Two: Gather Research Information from Appropriate and Varied Sources	89	(3)
Step Three: Learn to Structure Your Research Paper	92	(3)
Step Four: Understand the Essential Components in Writing Your Paper	95	(1)
Step Five: Format Your Paper Using APA Guidelines	96	(7)
References	103	(2)
Journal Assignments	105	(6)
Note Taking
A Tool for Learning	111	(1)
Anne Lopes
Chapter Focus	111	(1)
Understanding the Process of Note Taking	112	(1)
Learning	112	(1)
Reviewing	112	(1)
Preparing for a Test	113	(1)
Identifying What is Important	113	(2)
Use the Subject Area	114	(1)
Use the Course Syllabus	114	(1)
Use Cues from Written Texts	115	(1)
Use Your Professors' Verbal Cues	115	(1)
Note-Taking Methods for Written Material	115	(3)
Taking Notes Directly in the Text	116	(1)
Taking Notes in a Notebook	116	(2)
Listening: An Essential Note-Taking Skill	118	(4)
Barriers to Active Listening	120	(2)
In-Class Note Taking	122	(4)
Going to Class Prepared	122	(1)
Selecting a Method for Taking Notes	122	(3)
Reviewing	125	(1)
Taking Notes on Free-Floating Discussions	125	(1)
References	126	(1)
Journal Assignments	127	(4)
Test Taking
Strategies for Success	131	(1)
Louis Guinta
Trudy Font-Padron
Chapter Focus	131	(1)
Test Anxiety Versus ``Just Plain Nervousness''	132	(4)
Understanding the Sources of Test Anxiety	132	(1)
Coping with Test Anxiety	132	(4)
Putting It Together	136	(1)
Test Preparation	136	(2)
High School Versus College Testing	136	(1)
The Key to Test Performance	137	(1)
Strategies to Help You Remember	138	(2)
Consider All Information Useful and Interesting	138	(1)
Take Control of Your Learning Process	138	(1)
Arrange and Structure Information Meaningfully	139	(1)
Use Repetition	139	(1)
Visualize Information to See It More Clearly	139	(1)
Use Mnemonics to Ease Recall	139	(1)
Test-Taking Strategies	140	(1)
Prior to the Exam	140	(1)
During the Exam	140	(1)
After the Exam	141	(1)
The Objective Examination	141	(3)
The Multiple-Choice Test	142	(1)
The True/False Test	143	(1)
The Matching Test	144	(1)
The Essay Examination	144	(4)
Types of Essay Examinations	144	(1)
Preparation for the Essay Exam	144	(1)
Strategies for Taking Essay Examinations	145	(3)
References	148	(1)
Journal Assignments	149	(6)
Family
Source of Inspiration, Source of Stress	155	(1)
Rubie M. Malone
Chapter Focus	155	(1)
Levels of Family Involvement	156	(4)
Families Who Demonstrate Encouragement and Support	156	(2)
Families Who Demonstrate Mixed Messages	158	(1)
Families Who Communicate Disinterest or Negative Messages	159	(1)
Dealing with Family Problems	160	(3)
You Belong to Us	160	(1)
Balancing College, Family, and Community	161	(1)
College as a Saving Grace	162	(1)
Coming to Terms with Your Family	163	(1)
Keys to Enhancing Family Support	163	(2)
Learning to Communicate	163	(1)
Keeping a Positive Attitude	164	(1)
Embracing Your Family Involvement	164	(1)
Balancing Your Responsibilities	164	(1)
Evaluating Your Level of Commitment	165	(1)
When Communication Breaks Down	165	(1)
Try Counseling	166	(1)
Final Thoughts	166	(1)
References	166	(1)
Journal Assignments	167	(4)
Forming Healthy Relationships	171	(24)
Katie Gentile
Maat Lewis
Chapter Focus	171	(1)
About Relationships	172	(10)
Our First Relationship: Family	173	(1)
The Importance of Friendships and Peers	174	(1)
Intimate Partnerships	175	(1)
Power, Control, and Abuse in Relationships	176	(6)
College Community	182	(1)
Building Healthy Relationships	182	(6)
Individual Skills	182	(1)
Communication Skills	183	(2)
Assertiveness Skills	185	(2)
Conflict Resolution Skills	187	(1)
References	188	(1)
Journal Assignments	189	(6)
Celebrating Diversity	195	(22)
Suzanne Iasenza
Carmen Lee Solis
Bobbye V. Troutt
Chapter Focus	195	(1)
Cultural Diversity and Society	196	(1)
Demographic Data and the Realities of Multiculturalism	196	(1)
Understanding Culture	197	(1)
Learning About Your Own and Others' Cultures	198	(1)
Cultural Diversity, Conflict, and Tensions	199	(1)
How Does Prejudice Develop?	199	(1)
The -isms	200	(1)
Appreciating Differences	200	(3)
On the College Level	200	(3)
On the Personal Level	203	(1)
A Word About Homophobia	203	(1)
Examining Our Own Prejudices	204	(2)
Majority and Minority Group Membership	204	(1)
The Benefits of Appreciating Differences	205	(1)
References	206	(3)
Journal Assignments	209	(8)
Coping with Stress	217	(20)
Linda R. Young
Caridad M. Sanchez-Leguelinel
Chapter Focus	217	(1)
Stress and Stressors	218	(1)
The Intensity and Duration of Stress	218	(1)
The Three Dimensions of Stress	219	(2)
The Body: Physiological Responses to Stressors	219	(1)
The Emotions: Feeling Responses to Stressors	220	(1)
The Mind: Cognitive Responses to Stressors	220	(1)
Identifying the Sources of Stress	221	(8)
General Sources of Stress	221	(1)
General Stress Management	222	(3)
Acute Sources of Stress	225	(2)
Acute Stress Management	227	(2)
References	229	(2)
Journal Assignments	231	(6)
Health Concerns of College Students	237	(28)
Caridad M. Sanchez-Leguelinel
Ellen Rodriguez
Robert C. De Lucia
Chapter Focus	237	(1)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	238	(1)
Is Having Sex Sexy?	238	(1)
What Are Your Risks?	239	(1)
Who Gets STDs?	239	(1)
Common Signs and Symptoms of STDs	240	(1)
Curable or Not?	240	(1)
How to Protect Yourself from STDs	241	(1)
What to do if You Believe You Are Infected	241	(1)
AIDS: The Basic Facts	242	(1)
AIDS: A Progressive Illness	242	(1)
HIV: Modes of Transmission	243	(1)
Sexual Transmission	243	(1)
Sharing of Drug Paraphernalia	243	(1)
Other Modes of Transmission	243	(1)
Protecting Yourself Against HIV	244	(4)
Safer-Sex Guidelines	244	(1)
Condoms, Condoms, Condoms	245	(2)
HIV Testing	247	(1)
A Positive Result	247	(1)
A Negative Result	248	(1)
The Decision to Test	248	(1)
Treatments for HIV Disease	248	(1)
Alcohol and Drugs	249	(3)
Reasons for Use	249	(1)
Drug Classifications	249	(1)
Adult Children of Families with Alcoholism	250	(1)
Help for Adult Children of Families with Alcoholism and Adult Children of Other Dysfunctional Families	250	(1)
Smoking Cessation	251	(1)
Getting High Without Drugs	251	(1)
If You Have a Problem	251	(1)
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle	252	(6)
Suggestions for Healthy Eating	252	(3)
Suggestions for Healthy Dieting	255	(1)
Eating Disorders	256	(2)
References	258	(3)
Journal Assignments	261	(4)
Planning for Your Future Career	265	(48)
Dominick Carielli
Patricia V. Imbimbo
Nina Marousek
Chapter Focus	265	(1)
The Importance of Career Choice	266	(1)
Factors That Influence Career Choice	267	(2)
Life Experiences	267	(1)
Family and Cultural Values	267	(1)
Television	268	(1)
Your Environment	269	(1)
The Economic Climate	269	(1)
College	269	(1)
Understanding Yourself in Relation to Career Choice	269	(6)
Assessing Your Work Values	270	(1)
Assessing Your Interests	270	(5)
Assessing Your Skills	275	(1)
Exploring the World of Work	275	(2)
Planning Your Career	277	(2)
Career Decision Making: Myth and Reality	277	(2)
Goal Setting and Planning	279	(1)
Resume Writing and Interviewing	279	(7)
Writing a Resume	281	(1)
Writing a Cover Letter	281	(1)
Going on Interviews	281	(5)
Final Thoughts	286	(1)
References	287	(2)
Journal Assignments	289	(8)
Managing Your Money
Responsibilities and Risks	297	(1)
Katherine A. Stavrianopoulos
Chapter Focus	297	(1)
The Value of Money	298	(1)
Power and Status	298	(1)
Respect	298	(1)
Independence	298	(1)
Choices	299	(1)
College Students and Money	299	(1)
Reflecting on Your Money History	299	(1)
Understanding and Managing Your Money	300	(2)
Needs and Wants	300	(1)
Spenders and Savers	301	(1)
Developing a Budget	302	(1)
College Students and Credit Cards	303	(4)
A Potentially Risky Combination	303	(1)
A New Trend	303	(1)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Credit Card Use	304	(1)
Credit Card Terminology	305	(1)
Types of Credit Accounts	306	(1)
Rules for Handling Credit Cards Responsibly	306	(1)
References	307	(2)
Journal Assignments	309	(4)
Index	313