SLS 1001 Ref. #416209

Francheska David Instructor: Leith Mazzochi

Activity: Using Your Campus Website and College Catalog

PART 1: Campus Website

Complete the following:

1. List three items you can find on the campus homepage:

1. Maps and campuses

2. Programs of study

3. Advising and counseling

2. Locate the following information from your academic calendar:

1. When is the last day to withdraw from courses? October 26,2011

What holidays occur this term? Veterans Day and thanksgiving holiday.

2. What is the last day of classes? December 12, 2011

3. When do finals begin? End?December 6-12, 2011

3. List three items you could find on campus library page:

1. Library hours and phone numbers

2. Campus library locations

3.Lab offering

Does the library have an online catalog that you can use to see if a particular book is in the library?

__x__YES ____NO

1. Find the list of degree or certification programs. List three that interest you.

1. RN degree

2. AS degree3. Psychology

5. Find the calendar of campus events. List one event that you would like to attend and its date/time.

December 12,2011. They live- artist talk with George PFAU.

6. Find the student handbook. List three topics within it.

1. choosing a major and career

2. finding a job

3. educational planning

7. Find a list of student organizations. List one that you would be interested in joining.

American Institute of Architecture Students

8. Find information on financial assistance. Identify one type of financial assistance on your campus.

Student loans 9. Find information about any other campus office or service that interests you. List the office or service and describe why it interests you.

Honestly I like South Campus, because it has the nursing program which is located in building 90. And I’m looking forward to starting the program.

PART 2: College Catalog

Use your college print or online catalog to complete the following.

1. Find and record information about two scholarships/loans for which you might be eligible.Direct subsidized loanDirect unsubsidized loan

2. Find the curriculum in which you plan to major.

Practical nurse 2 year degree.

a. Compare/contrast courses suggested for your first term with those suggested for your final term.

How do you account for similarities/differences?

It goes from being completely easy to staying up all night and putting hands on training instead of

writing papers I will be taking care of actual patients.

b. Examine the curriculum carefully. Locate two courses in your major area and read their descriptions.

Which will you find more enjoyable? Why?

Anatomy and Physiology, because it teaches you and it actually shows you what you are going to get

yourself into. I already took that class during my senior year in high school and it was a very interesting

class and I’m really looking forward on starting it.

c. Read the description for each of the courses in which you are now enrolled. How do the descriptions

compare to the actual content of the course? What conclusion(s) might you draw about the courses and

descriptions you identified in b?

SLS 1001 helps me identify myself and it helps me with the way I see things. this class is going to help me with my future curses by teaching me how to manage my career and how to manage time around my schedule.

3. Using your college catalog glossary or other campus resource, define each of the following terms in your own words:

Academic calendar: it shows you the terms and due dates related to college.

Drop: this is a process of dropping a course from your registration.

Withdrawal: withdrawal is the formal act of dropping a course after the deadline to receive a refund and

before the last day to process a withdrawal and receive a W grade.

Residency: must live in Florida for at least 4 years.

Elective: An elective is a course which is not specifically required but offers credit toward a program or

degree.

Syllabus: A syllabus is provided for each course and includes a course outline and requirements.

Transcript :A transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record.

Prerequisites: A prerequisite is a course that you must complete successfully before enrolling another.

Transfer credit: when you transfer a credit from another college to a bigger university

Credit hour: A credit is a unit awarded for taking a course.

GROUP APPLICATION: On a piece of paper Identify three to five additional words or phrases you’ve heard around campus but aren’t sure you understand. Don’t sign your name to the paper. In class I will assign groups after all the pages are collected and I will randomly select several words or phrases for the class to discuss.

Activity: Identifying Campus Resources

Campus Resources

Now that you have completed the Scavenger Hunt of what’s on your campus. Go to each of the following locations on your campus and find out what it offers in order to answer the following questions:

1. College Bookstore. Other than textbooks, what does the bookstore sell? Scranton’s, pencils, pens, notebooks, papers, color utensils, etc..

2. Library. Other than books for checkout, what other materials and/or services are available at your library? Computers and tutoring.

3. Career Services. What resources are available at your campus career services office?  •  Choosing a major (computer-aided or by appointment) •  Career exploration (computer-aided or by appointment) •  Transfer information •  Finding a job/internship •  Career planning and job hunt workshops •  Assistance with resume writing, job interview preparation, and job search strategies

4. Learning Resource Center. What resources are available at your campus learning resource center? Lab offerings:EnglishESLMathForeign LanguageOpen Computer LabScienceReadingTutoring

5. Student Life. What resources are available at your student life center?

Student id numberMy BCAccessing servicesEmergency notification systemPrivacy of your records

6. Campus Safety/Security. What resources are available at your campus safety/security office? We have emergency phones all over the campus. (Not enough resources) -1

7. Academic Advising. What resources are available at your campus academic advising office?(This is contact information and not resources) -1

Pines Center Student Affairs Manager: Roslyn Bailey-OddmanPhone: 954-201-3601Location: Bldg 100, Room 106E-mail: rbailey2@broward.edu

Hours:Mon - Thurs: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8. Registration. What resources are available at your campus Registration office? You can do it online as well as in the school. (Not enough resources) -1

9. Dean of Student Affairs. What resources are available at your campus Dean of Student Affairs office? Janice Stubbs south campus Building 19 room 116(This is contact information and not resources) -1

Atkinson, R., & Longman, D. (2012). Choosing Success in Community College and Beyond. Module 2.1 Understanding the Language of Your School: Catalog and Website Content. McGraw Hill