On Campus
An Interactive Guide to College
Published on 21. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-13-514573-9 (ISBN)
Description
On Campus approaches the topic, college orientation, respectful of the fact that for students, college represents an enormous investment of time and money, and for faculty, an understanding that they must feel well-prepared to teach content that is not discipline-specific.
The mission of On Campus is to provide students with an opportunity (1) to experience and develop knowledge, behaviors and attitudes that promote successful college study and positive campus experiences, and (2) to appreciate multiple perspectives that reflect intellectual and cultural diversity within and beyond college. Students learn skills and strategies necessary to make informed choices, to understand their responsibilities for academic success, and to become independent, motivated learners.
The mission of On Campus is to provide students with an opportunity (1) to experience and develop knowledge, behaviors and attitudes that promote successful college study and positive campus experiences, and (2) to appreciate multiple perspectives that reflect intellectual and cultural diversity within and beyond college. Students learn skills and strategies necessary to make informed choices, to understand their responsibilities for academic success, and to become independent, motivated learners.
More details
Person
Diane Fitton is a professor in the Transitional Studies Department at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, where she teaches developmental-level English and college orientation courses. In addition, Fitton coordinates college success and orientation courses offered each semester. Fitton is the co-author of two developmental writing textbooks, New Beginnings - Writing with Fluency and From Narrative Onward - Writing with Focus (Houghton Mifflin 2001).
Recipient of the Dr. Wesley T. Hanson Award for Teaching Excellence (2001), Fitton began her long career in education when she started teaching English at Sheepshead Bay High School in Brooklyn, New York in 1969. After earning a Masters of Science in Education (Reading), Fitton concentrated in learning theory and study skills applications.
On Campus - An Interactive Guide to College was first published by Pearson Custom Publishing in 2004.
Recipient of the Dr. Wesley T. Hanson Award for Teaching Excellence (2001), Fitton began her long career in education when she started teaching English at Sheepshead Bay High School in Brooklyn, New York in 1969. After earning a Masters of Science in Education (Reading), Fitton concentrated in learning theory and study skills applications.
On Campus - An Interactive Guide to College was first published by Pearson Custom Publishing in 2004.
Content
Chapter 1 Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus Document
Course Syllabus Contract
Course Syllabus Topics
For Discussion
Student Responsibilities and Rights
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 2 College Grades
Why Grades Matter
Personal Motivation
For Discussion
Course Grades
Grade Point Average
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 3 Campus Community
Institutional Mission
College Culture
Diversity and Pluralism
Civility on Campus
For Discussion
Personal Safety and Security
The Campus Security Act
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 4 Mission to Goals
Looking In, Looking Out
Know Your Purpose
For Discussion
Decide What You Want to Accomplish
Your Personal Mission in College
Set Goals to Accomplish Your Mission
For Discussion
Achieve College Success
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 5 Time Management
Complete a Master Schedule
Schedule Study Time
Prioritize Things to Do
For Discussion
Use Time Management Strategies
Organize for Efficiency
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 6 Information Literacy
The Nature of Facts
For Discussion
Critical Thinking
For Discussion
College Reading
Difficult-to-Read Text Material
Reading Rate Factors
College Lectures
Lecture Notes
Difficult-to-Follow Lectures
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 7 Learning and Tests
Studying in College
For Discussion
Study Skill Processes
For Discussion
Test Taking
For Discussion
Test Anxiety
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 8 Academic Writing
Writing Assignments
Writing Process
Types of Writing Products
For Discussion
Writing Skills
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 9 Higher Education
Institutions of Higher Education
Academic Community
Academic Degrees
Graduation
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 10 Academic Programs
Matriculation
The College Catalog
Student-Athlete Handbook
Majors and Minors
General Education Requirements
Electives
Delivery of Instruction
Program of Study
Sequence of Courses
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 11 College Policy
Collegewide Policies A to Z
Academic Code
For Discussion
Student Code of Conduct
Computer Code of Conduct
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 12 Campus Resources and Activities
Campus Resources
For Discussion
Campus Activities
Governing and Representative Organizations
Looking Out, Looking In
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Index
Course Syllabus Document
Course Syllabus Contract
Course Syllabus Topics
For Discussion
Student Responsibilities and Rights
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 2 College Grades
Why Grades Matter
Personal Motivation
For Discussion
Course Grades
Grade Point Average
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 3 Campus Community
Institutional Mission
College Culture
Diversity and Pluralism
Civility on Campus
For Discussion
Personal Safety and Security
The Campus Security Act
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 4 Mission to Goals
Looking In, Looking Out
Know Your Purpose
For Discussion
Decide What You Want to Accomplish
Your Personal Mission in College
Set Goals to Accomplish Your Mission
For Discussion
Achieve College Success
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 5 Time Management
Complete a Master Schedule
Schedule Study Time
Prioritize Things to Do
For Discussion
Use Time Management Strategies
Organize for Efficiency
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 6 Information Literacy
The Nature of Facts
For Discussion
Critical Thinking
For Discussion
College Reading
Difficult-to-Read Text Material
Reading Rate Factors
College Lectures
Lecture Notes
Difficult-to-Follow Lectures
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 7 Learning and Tests
Studying in College
For Discussion
Study Skill Processes
For Discussion
Test Taking
For Discussion
Test Anxiety
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 8 Academic Writing
Writing Assignments
Writing Process
Types of Writing Products
For Discussion
Writing Skills
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 9 Higher Education
Institutions of Higher Education
Academic Community
Academic Degrees
Graduation
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 10 Academic Programs
Matriculation
The College Catalog
Student-Athlete Handbook
Majors and Minors
General Education Requirements
Electives
Delivery of Instruction
Program of Study
Sequence of Courses
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 11 College Policy
Collegewide Policies A to Z
Academic Code
For Discussion
Student Code of Conduct
Computer Code of Conduct
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Chapter 12 Campus Resources and Activities
Campus Resources
For Discussion
Campus Activities
Governing and Representative Organizations
Looking Out, Looking In
For Discussion
Activities and Exercises
Index