CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATIONColumbia College, Columbia College,

Lake County CampusLake County Campus1225 Tri-State Parkway1225 Tri-State Parkway

Gurnee, IL 60031Gurnee, IL 60031847-336-6333 Telephone847-336-6333 Telephone

847-336-6466 Fax847-336-6466 Fax

lakecounty@ccis.edu WWW.CCIS.EDU/LAKECOUNTY

Columbia CollegeColumbia College

LAKE COUNTY LAKE COUNTY STAFFSTAFF

☞ Stephen StephanyStephen Stephany

- Illinois Regional Director - Illinois Regional Director

Email: Email: shstephany@ccis.edu

☞ Lyndon RussellLyndon Russell

- Assistant Director- Assistant Director

Email: Email: llrussell@ccis.edu☞ Suzette BaeckelandtSuzette Baeckelandt

- Community Relations Coordinator- Community Relations Coordinator

Email: Email: sbaeckelandt@ccis.edu

☞ Matt LathropMatt Lathrop

- Academic Advisor- Academic Advisor

Email: Email: melathrop@ccis.edu

☞ Ethline “Lynn” BlakeEthline “Lynn” Blake - Academic Advisor - Academic Advisor Email: Email: emblake@ccis.edu

☞ Roland HigbeeRoland Higbee

- Academic Advisor- Academic Advisor

Email: Email: rkhigbee@ccis.edu

☞ Christina OverstreetChristina Overstreet- Administrative Assistant,Administrative Assistant,Financial Aid OfficialFinancial Aid OfficialEmail: Email: coverstreet@ccis.edu - Military & VA Certifying OfficialMilitary & VA Certifying Official

☞ Tabitha ScottTabitha Scott - Administrative Assistant- Administrative AssistantEmail: tlscott@ccis.eduEmail: tlscott@ccis.edu

☞ Synthia MorrisSynthia Morris- Administrative Assistant- Administrative AssistantEmail: smorris@ccis.eduEmail: smorris@ccis.edu- VA/TA Assistance- VA/TA Assistance

☞ Kathleen KellyKathleen Kelly - Administrative Assistant- Administrative AssistantEmail: kmkelly348@ccis.eduEmail: kmkelly348@ccis.edu

☞ Tom ScheidtTom Scheidt - Computer Lab Technician- Computer Lab Technician

☞ Don MerrittDon Merritt- Building Manager- Building Manager

☞ Gregory FobbsGregory Fobbs- Building Monitor- Building Monitor

COLUMBIA COLLEGE COLUMBIA COLLEGE OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

FOUNDED IN 1851FOUNDED IN 1851 New Campus, Gurnee, IL. March 2008New Campus, Gurnee, IL. March 2008

– Home Campus in Columbia, M.O.Home Campus in Columbia, M.O.– 32 CAMPUSES Nation Wide32 CAMPUSES Nation Wide

ACCREDITED ACCREDITED – By The Higher Learning CommissionBy The Higher Learning Commission– Member of the North Central AssociationMember of the North Central Association

TOP TIER RANKING (the highest)!TOP TIER RANKING (the highest)!– US News and World ReportUS News and World Report– 44thth Year in a Row Year in a Row

Degrees: Associates, Baccalaureate, & Online MBA, MSCJ, & MATDegrees: Associates, Baccalaureate, & Online MBA, MSCJ, & MAT– Majors: Accounting, Financial Services, Human Resource Mgmt., International Business, Majors: Accounting, Financial Services, Human Resource Mgmt., International Business,

Management, & Marketing.Management, & Marketing.

AFFORDABLEAFFORDABLE– Lowest tuition in Northern IllinoisLowest tuition in Northern Illinois

FLEXIBLEFLEXIBLE– We cater to the busy working adult learner!We cater to the busy working adult learner!

AGENDAAGENDA Programs AvailablePrograms Available Financial AidFinancial Aid AdvisingAdvising Online Services Online Services Student GoalsStudent Goals

Student Success StrategiesStudent Success Strategies– Your Secret to Success!Your Secret to Success!

Programs AvailablePrograms AvailableScholarships:Scholarships:

1.1. ““Frank Westling” Scholarship Frank Westling” Scholarship 1.1. Essay BasedEssay Based2.2. 3.0 GPA+, 15 hrs w/ CC, Leadership skills or 3.0 GPA+, 15 hrs w/ CC, Leadership skills or

ServiceService3.3. Offered in January, and awarded the following fall Offered in January, and awarded the following fall 4.4. Scholarship for one courseScholarship for one course

2.2. ““Lake County Campus Scholarship” Lake County Campus Scholarship” 1.1. Essay based.Essay based.2.2. All Degree seeking students are eligible.All Degree seeking students are eligible.3.3. Scholarship for one in-house courseScholarship for one in-house course

3.3. ““Lake County Honor Scholarship” Lake County Honor Scholarship” 1.1. 3.75+ GPA, fully employed, 24 hrs. w/CC3.75+ GPA, fully employed, 24 hrs. w/CC2.2. Offered once a year Offered once a year 3.3. 3 students chosen for two in-house courses3 students chosen for two in-house courses

4.4. ““S.O.S” (Spouses Opportunity Scholarship)S.O.S” (Spouses Opportunity Scholarship)1.1. Essay basedEssay based2.2. Offered to Military spouses Before their first class Offered to Military spouses Before their first class

with CCwith CC

5.5. ASL (Alpha Sigma Lambda) ASL (Alpha Sigma Lambda) 1.1. www.AlphaSigmaLambda.org 3.2 GPA, 24 hrs. w/ www.AlphaSigmaLambda.org 3.2 GPA, 24 hrs. w/

CCCC

COLUMBIACOLLEGE

STAFF FACULTY

STUDENT

Evaluations &Evaluations &Student Feedback:Student Feedback:

We are here for We are here for YOU!YOU!

Programs AvailablePrograms Available

Alpha Sigma Lambda:Alpha Sigma Lambda:– 3.2 GPA3.2 GPA– 24 hours with Columbia 24 hours with Columbia

CollegeCollege– $30 one time fee$30 one time fee– Induction CeremonyInduction Ceremony

Math Tutoring:Math Tutoring:– Tuesdays from 5:30 to Tuesdays from 5:30 to

9:30 9:30 – Saturday mornings from Saturday mornings from

8:30 to 12:308:30 to 12:30

Referral Program:Referral Program:– 3 referrals turned 3 referrals turned

COLUMBIA COLLEGE COLUMBIA COLLEGE studentsstudents

COLUMBIACOLLEGE

STAFF FACULTY

STUDENT

Evaluations &Evaluations &Student Feedback:Student Feedback:

We are here for We are here for YOU!YOU!

Columbia CollegeColumbia College

FINANCIAL AIDFINANCIAL AID

Federal Pell GrantsFederal Pell Grants Free Aid from Dept. EdFree Aid from Dept. Ed

Federal Stafford Student Federal Stafford Student LoanLoan

Offered to All StudentsOffered to All Students

ScholarshipsScholarships GPA or Essay BasedGPA or Essay Based

Alternative LoansAlternative Loans Outside Sources; Banks, Credit Based, Etc.Outside Sources; Banks, Credit Based, Etc.

ADVISING ADVISING INFORMATIONINFORMATION

ADVISORSADVISORS::Matt LathropMatt Lathrop

Lynn BlakeLynn Blake

Roland HigbeeRoland Higbee

Appointment HoursAppointment Hours::Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 7 pmMonday – Thursday 9:30am – 7 pm

Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm

Navy Base Office HoursNavy Base Office Hours (Roland Higbee)(Roland Higbee): :

Monday - Thursday, 11:00-3:30pmMonday - Thursday, 11:00-3:30pm

How to make an appointmentHow to make an appointment::1.1. In Person - Appointment Binder at front deskIn Person - Appointment Binder at front desk

2.2. By Phone – 847-336-6333By Phone – 847-336-6333

Columbia CollegeColumbia College

Why see an Why see an Advisor?Advisor?

Academic QuestionsAcademic Questions Keep You On TrackKeep You On Track Your Liaison Between Home & Main Your Liaison Between Home & Main

CampusCampus

To Guide You WithTo Guide You With:: Your Academic PlansYour Academic Plans Your Future Degree ClassesYour Future Degree Classes Advise on Specific in-demand DegreesAdvise on Specific in-demand Degrees

Columbia CollegeColumbia College

SERVICES AVAILABLE SERVICES AVAILABLE ONLINEONLINE

www.ccis.edu:www.ccis.edu: eServices (at top of eServices (at top of

navigation screen)navigation screen) Check Online Course Check Online Course

Schedules AvailableSchedules Available Library Resources / Library Resources /

Research ResourcesResearch Resources Official TranscriptsOfficial Transcripts Apply for Financial Aid Apply for Financial Aid

ePayment/eBillePayment/eBill

www.ccis.edu/lakecounty:www.ccis.edu/lakecounty:

Access Lake County Access Lake County Course ScheduleCourse Schedule

Access Class SyllabusAccess Class Syllabus

Register for All ClassesRegister for All Classes

Add/Drop/Withdraw Add/Drop/Withdraw from Classesfrom Classes

Check the variety of Check the variety of Degree Programs Degree Programs OfferedOffered

Online ClassesOnline Classes Convenience Convenience - Class any day or night- Class any day or night

– 500500 Online Courses Online Courses– 1818 Online Degrees Online Degrees

ScheduleSchedule – Serves as a calendar of events– Serves as a calendar of events DiscussionDiscussion – Online class discussion posting area – Online class discussion posting area ChatChat – Some instructors do real time chats to – Some instructors do real time chats to

communicate as a classcommunicate as a class EmailEmail – Can email fellow classmates / instructor– Can email fellow classmates / instructor GradesGrades – Can track progress by reviewing grade – Can track progress by reviewing grade

bookbook TestingTesting – Varies on instructor: online or – Varies on instructor: online or

proctoringproctoring Online Online LibraryLibrary

Student GoalsStudent Goals BALANCE IS KEYBALANCE IS KEY!!

See your advisor EVERY session!See your advisor EVERY session!

Make your hourly, weekly, monthly, and Make your hourly, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals clear and stick with them!yearly goals clear and stick with them!

Prepare for EVERY class!Prepare for EVERY class!

Get involved in your classes!Get involved in your classes!

Utilize Online Resources!Utilize Online Resources!

Grades encompass allGrades encompass all!!

Things We’ll Talk AboutThings We’ll Talk About

Learning StylesLearning Styles College Level ExpectationsCollege Level Expectations

College Level LearningCollege Level Learning Critical Thinking / College Level ThinkingCritical Thinking / College Level Thinking College Level WritingCollege Level Writing Test TakingTest Taking

Learning to LearnLearning to Learn TechnologyTechnology Research ResourcesResearch Resources Time ManagementTime Management Balancing Your Life!Balancing Your Life!

We Remember

10% of what we read

20% of what we hear

30% of what we see

50% of what we see & hear

70% of what we discuss with others

80% of what we personally experience

95% of what we teach othersEdgar Dale

Learning StylesLearning Styles

Visual

Auditory

Kinesthetic

I hear - I forget I see - I remember I do - I understand

Confucius 551 - 479

Visual Visual Auditory Auditory KinestheticKinestheticI often see clear visual I often see clear visual

images when I close my images when I close my eyes.eyes.

I can hear words in my I can hear words in my head before I read, speak, head before I read, speak,

or write them down.or write them down.

Reading on a daily basis is Reading on a daily basis is very important to mevery important to me

I like to draw or doodle.I like to draw or doodle. I have a pleasant singing I have a pleasant singing voice.voice.

I can easily compute I can easily compute numbers in my head.numbers in my head.

When driving, I pay more When driving, I pay more attention to the scenery attention to the scenery than to the directions.than to the directions.

When driving, I pay more When driving, I pay more attention to the words attention to the words

written on signs than the written on signs than the scenery.scenery.

When driving, I pay more When driving, I pay more attention to the directions attention to the directions

on the map and finding on the map and finding the shortest route and the shortest route and could care less about could care less about

scenery.scenery.

I can look at maps and I can look at maps and connect them with my connect them with my

surroundings with ease.surroundings with ease.

I would rather someone I would rather someone tell me how to get from tell me how to get from

point A to point B.point A to point B.

I like reading the I like reading the directions from the map directions from the map and figuring out my own and figuring out my own

way.way.

I’m sensitive to color and I’m sensitive to color and enjoy colorful things.enjoy colorful things.

I am sensitive to sounds.I am sensitive to sounds. I find it difficult to sit still I find it difficult to sit still for long periods of timefor long periods of time

Calendars help me plan Calendars help me plan my days because I can my days because I can

visualize my plans then.visualize my plans then.

I hate planning anything I hate planning anything and would prefer to be and would prefer to be

spontaneous about spontaneous about things. things.

I need to know what my I need to know what my days, weeks, and even days, weeks, and even months will look like as months will look like as

much as possible.much as possible.

When you..Visual Auditory Kinesthetic

Spell Do you try to see the word?I Can hear words in my head before I read, speak, or write them down.

Do you write the word down to find if it feels right?

TalkDo you dislike listening for too long? Do you favor words such as see, picture, and imagine?

Do you enjoy listening but are impatient to talk? Do you use words such as hear, tune, and think?

Do you gesture and use expressive movements? Do you use words such as feel, touch, and hold?

ConcentrateDo you become distracted by untidiness or movement?

Do you become distracted by sounds or noises?

Do you become distracted by activity around you?

Meet someone

again

Do you forget names but remember faces or remember where you met?

Do you forget faces but remember names or remember what you talked about?

Do you remember best what you did together?

Contact people on business

Do you prefer direct, face-to-face, personal meetings?

Do you prefer the telephone?Do you talk with them while walking or participating in an activity?

Read Do you like descriptive scenes or pause to imagine the actions?

Do you enjoy dialog and conversation or hear the characters talk?

Do you prefer action stories or reading bores you all together?

Do something

new at work

Do you like to see demonstrations, diagrams, slides, or posters?

Do you prefer verbal instructions or talking about it with someone else?

Do you prefer to jump right in and try it?

Driving Do you need to look at the directions and see the map or a picture?

Do you ignore the directions and figure it out as you go along?

Need help with a computer application

Can you easily identify problems through following diagrams?

Do you call the help desk, ask a neighbor, or growl at the computer?

Do you keep trying to do it or try it on another computer?

Do you prefer verbal directions or having a quick turn left or right?

ExpectationsExpectations

College Level LearningCollege Level Learning

Critical Thinking / Critical Thinking /

College Level ThinkingCollege Level Thinking

College Level WritingCollege Level Writing

College Level ThinkingCollege Level Thinking

IndependentIndependent– Expectations of self studyExpectations of self study– No hand holdingNo hand holding

Fast PacedFast Paced– Classes are to answer questions AFTER Classes are to answer questions AFTER

self studyself study ResultsResults

– Guiding student to career goalsGuiding student to career goals– We make experts in chosen professionWe make experts in chosen profession

Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

Evaluate Evidence Separate Fact from Opinion See Holes in an Argument Determine Whether Action & Result is Established Question Be: Curious, Open Minded, Open to New

Experiences & Conscientious

College Level WritingCollege Level Writing• Document ALL Sources• Correct Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling• Avoid Redundancies / Wordiness• Analyze Objectively

MLA Format (Modern Language Association)

Double-Spaced 12 Font 1” Margins No Plagiarism

Test TakingTest Taking Objective Tests

Yes/No Right/Wrong T/F Multiple Choice

Subjective Tests Analysis Synthesis Justification

LearningLearning Get Engaged Participate Often Be an Active Part of Class Challenge Each Other Ask Lots of Questions Highlight – in your books, on your notes… Peruse the Guides

Note Taking Reading Textbooks Studying for Tests

Learning To Learn:Learning To Learn: Know YourselfKnow Yourself

– – assess strengths and weaknessesassess strengths and weaknesses Become An Active ReaderBecome An Active Reader

– Have a purpose and/or a goal for each assignmentHave a purpose and/or a goal for each assignment Become An Active WriterBecome An Active Writer

– Have a purpose and/or goal for any writing that’s doneHave a purpose and/or goal for any writing that’s done Writing Must HavesWriting Must Haves::

– Purpose Purpose – Controlled Idea or Thesis Controlled Idea or Thesis – Organized development of idea with major and minor Organized development of idea with major and minor

purposespurposes– Logical ConclusionLogical Conclusion

Learning To Learn:Learning To Learn: Build Listening and Note Taking SkillsBuild Listening and Note Taking Skills

– Prepare for every classPrepare for every class– Be an active listenerBe an active listener– Distinguish between major and minor pointsDistinguish between major and minor points– Participate in ClassParticipate in Class– Review oftenReview often

Know How to Study For and Take ExamsKnow How to Study For and Take Exams -------- Find out as much as you can about the exam. Study Find out as much as you can about the exam. Study throughout the time of session. Use the night before to review throughout the time of session. Use the night before to review not cram!not cram!

Master Every CourseMaster Every Course – You will get what yYou will get what you give!ou give!

STUDYINGSTUDYING

Know WHAT to Know WHAT to study and HOW to study and HOW to do it!do it!

Learning Takes More Learning Takes More than just going to than just going to class!class!

– Learning is a four Learning is a four part cycle:part cycle:

CLASS

STUDY

REVIEW

PREVIEW

LEARNING

TechnologyTechnology

Computer Capabilities (MS Word) Local Library CC Computer Lab(s) Employment Agencies / Job Centers

Excel Spreadsheets (accounting, finance) PowerPoint (presentations) Email / File Transfer

Research ResourcesResearch Resources

Local Libraries: Warren Newport, Off Washington/O’Plaine in Gurnee

Columbia College Online – MOST RELIABLE SOURCE

Journals, Magazines, & Newspapers Google Searches on Subject Wickapedia = Academic Research

NOT A RELIABLE SOURCE

Time Management / Study Time Management / Study SkillsSkills

Components of Time Management

Planning/Goals

Self Discipline

Organizing/Prioritizing

7 Key Areas of Life7 Key Areas of Life

1. Work

2. Family

3. Religion

4. Civic

5. Recreation

6. Health

7. Self-Improvement

7 Key Areas of Life7 Key Areas of Life

1. Work

2. Family

3. Religion

4. Civic

5. Recreation

6. Health

7. Self-Improvement

8. School / Education

8

What will you give up?What will you sacrifice?How will you fit it in??

Do the Do the Right JobRight Job at the at the Right Right TimeTime

Leave yourself time to fix problemsLeave yourself time to fix problems plan for “small fires”plan for “small fires”

Let other’s do their own workLet other’s do their own work take control of your timetake control of your time

Focus on your deadlinesFocus on your deadlines start a project when you get itstart a project when you get it don’t wait until the last minutedon’t wait until the last minute quality of work will improve dramaticallyquality of work will improve dramatically

Ignore interruptionsIgnore interruptions be assertive when protecting your timebe assertive when protecting your time

Strategies on Using TimeStrategies on Using Time

Develop blocks of study timeDevelop blocks of study time Schedule weekly reviews and updatesSchedule weekly reviews and updates Prioritize assignments (most difficult to easiest)Prioritize assignments (most difficult to easiest) Develop Alternative Study Places Free from Develop Alternative Study Places Free from

distractionsdistractions Got “dead time”? Study “bits” in dead timeGot “dead time”? Study “bits” in dead time Review Studies just Review Studies just beforebefore and right and right afterafter class class Schedule Time for Critical Events; papers, Schedule Time for Critical Events; papers,

presentations, tests, etc.presentations, tests, etc.

PRIORITIZE!PRIORITIZE! Matrix of Goals Matrix of Goals Write a “To Do” ListWrite a “To Do” List Schedule Schedule EverythingEverything!!

Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, & YearlyHourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, & Yearly Work on the areas of highest payoffWork on the areas of highest payoff

““Is this what I need to be doing right now?”Is this what I need to be doing right now?” Tackle the most difficult subject first - Tackle the most difficult subject first -

when you’re at your peakwhen you’re at your peak Don’t allow distractions; learn to say “no”Don’t allow distractions; learn to say “no” Review your list often - Stay Focused!Review your list often - Stay Focused! Plan for your deadlines and stick to your Plan for your deadlines and stick to your

hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly scheduleschedule

Time and Stress Time and Stress ManagementManagement

Learn Your Own Signs of problems with time and Learn Your Own Signs of problems with time and stress: ask friendsstress: ask friends

Focus on Results not busynessFocus on Results not busyness Report a problem; no need to “fix”Report a problem; no need to “fix” DelegateDelegate Monitor the hours spent on each projectMonitor the hours spent on each project Write weekly status reports of what’s been Write weekly status reports of what’s been

accomplishedaccomplished Keep your space clean and organized to prevent Keep your space clean and organized to prevent

mind chaosmind chaos Sort Mail Same time each day: Read now, Handle Sort Mail Same time each day: Read now, Handle

now, Read laternow, Read later A Place For EverythingA Place For Everything Schedule 10 Minutes to do “Nothing”Schedule 10 Minutes to do “Nothing” Learn Good Meeting Management SkillsLearn Good Meeting Management Skills

Defeating Defeating ProcrastinationProcrastination

Break Task intoSmaller Units

Make aCommitment

Reward Yourself

Calculatethe Cost

Force Yourselfto Confront

Post MatrixProgress

on a Chart

Use Tools:ie: Sticky notes

Making it All WorkMaking it All Work Balance is the Key Prioritize / Build Matrix Schedule Everything! Take Baby Steps Set Boundaries Keep your agenda;

hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, etc. Health, Family, and Your Well-Being Stay Positive; The role of “Gumption”

Making a decision to be happier, positive, and more productive.

With dedication, Your GOAL is near!

STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS STRATEGIESSTRATEGIES

SUCCESS =

DISCIPLINE BALANCE FOCUS

To Learn More…To Learn More… Websites:Websites:

– Columbia College website: www.ccis.edu Columbia College website: www.ccis.edu – Study Guides & Strategies: Study Guides & Strategies:

www.studygs.net www.studygs.net – Learning to Learn: Learning to Learn:

www.studygs.net , www.rodbeaven.clara.net , www.studygs.net , www.rodbeaven.clara.net , www.learnativity.com www.learnativity.com

– Time Management: www.studygs.net , Time Management: www.studygs.net , www.DaleCarnie.com , www.MindTools.com www.DaleCarnie.com , www.MindTools.com

www.ManagementHelp.org , www.ManagementHelp.org ,

www.time-management-guide.com www.time-management-guide.com