Student Name: ______________________Email Address:___________________________

Instructor: Laurie Adamson ladamson@olympic.edu

Gen S 101 Orientation to College

Workbook

Expectations and Transitions

Recognize the purpose, values, and expectations of higher education.

My biggest concern about starting college: What I am looking forward to:

Interview a classmate and record some information about that person in the chart below. Put a fact or observation in as many boxes as you can.

Name of the person who I interviewed: _________________________________

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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT IN COLLEGE?Compare and contrast high school and college. Use each column subtopic to record some ideas about how you feel high school and college are the same and how they are different.

High School College

Attendance

Absences

Complexity of Work

Homework

Tests

Grades

Textbooks

Instructors

Resources

Technology

Good to Know Info!

Question--Oh no, snow! How do I know if the campus is open or closed?

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Learn the Language of Higher Education:

GPA ____________________________________

HSS ____________________________________

ASOC ___________________________________

Adjunct__________________________________

W/P and W/F_____________________________

I _______________________________________

BSC ____________________________________

FERPA___________________________________

Prerequisite_______________________________

SID______________________________________

Other discussion questions:

How do I address my instructor?

How do I communicate with my instructor?

What is classroom civility?

What is SING?

What is academic dishonesty?

What if I decide to drop a class?

Quick Reflection: What is the most valuable thing I’ve learned so far today? How will it help me in my next quarter at OC?

What did I already know in this booklet—something I didn’t have to look up or ask about?

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Who are We?

Diversity is a big part of college life. We meet and work with people from all walks of life, many ethnicities and religions and gender orientations. Who are you? Write a poem we can share in class.

I am…poemThe only rule for the piece is that each line must start with the phrase "I am..." You may wish to include statements about where you're from regionally, ethnically, religiously, etc., memories from different points in your life, interests and hobbies, mottos or credos, favorite phrases, family traditions and customs, and whatever else defines who you are.

Sample I am…poemI am mom, wife, sister, daughter, teacher, thinker.I am covering my ears when anyone in my house yells.I am pretending to be asleep on Sunday morning to avoid going to Mass.I am speaking Swedish, snowboarding, sky-diving, and serving coffee at 30,000 feet.I am spending all of my money on travelling.I am practical, logical, a wannabe risk-taker.I am “we’ll see”, “there’s always tomorrow”, “keep looking and you will find it”I am Cottonwood, Fairview, Olympic, UW and ODU.I am a people-pleasing, non-confrontational, peace-maker.I AM OC.-Kim

Write your “I am…” poem below. Write at least 10 lines.

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Mind Map of Me

Use your “I am…” poem and other information to create a mind map about yourself. We might display and share these in class.

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Technology:

If you need help, contact the OC Helpdesk at 360-475-7600 or helpdesk@olympic.edu

Email accounts:

O.C. provides an email account to all students.

Login User name:

Your first and last name with no spaces

EXAMPLE: John R. Doe = johndoe

Login Password:

The first time you log in, your password is the first initial of your last name capitalized, a dash (-) and the last four digits of your student ID number.

EXAMPLE: Student ID number is 860098765= D-8765

Email address:

Your email address is your username@olympic.edu

EXAMPLE: John R. doe = johndoe@olympic.edu

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Discussion Questions:

How is the classroom like a workplace or job?

What should you do if you are absent from class?

What does it mean to “Reconn” a textbook?

What is the purpose of college homework and how much should you expect?

What is a “Study Buddy?” Describe the obligations “Study Buddies” have.

Calculate a sample GPA.

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ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Downing Self –AssessmentYou will complete this during General Studies 101 and again at the end of the program. You will be given an assignment asking you to compare the two assessments.

2. ADVISOR CONTACT (This must also be turned in by email):

One of the most important things we want you to understand is the importance of the advising process and educational planning. For this assignment, you must provide evidence that you have contacted an advisor for help planning your classes at OC. It can be any advisor, but if you have selected a major at OC, it is recommended that you see your faculty advisor.“Evidence” of advisor contact can be one of the following:

An email to you from your advisor in which you communicate about your program, schedule an appointment, or discuss educational planning. Forward a copy of that email to your GEN-S 101 instructor: ladamson@olympic.edu.

Get a signature from your advisor verifying that you met with him/her in person in the Advising Office or on campus, or that you have an upcoming appointment. Scan it and email it to me (ladamson@olympic.edu).

Your faculty advisor is specific to your program of study.

You can determine your faculty advisor by looking at this website:

http://www.olympic.edu/Students/Advising/advisorlist.htm

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