Download or read book The Transition Guide Journal written by D. Blake Simon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a quick and actionable read that includes three sections compacted with keys and tactics that are easy to implement. In section one, Blake shares some of his personal experiences beginning from birth, which helped mold him into the man he is today. In section two, Blake shares five game changing foundation keys he has learned throughout life. Section two also includes several personal and student development exercises. In section three, Blake covers the keys you need to maximize the college experience as a current or college bound student. Let's make the transition!
Download or read book The Transition Guide Journal A Simple Tool for Students to Help Maximize the College Experience written by D. Blake Simon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-06 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year students arrive on college campuses across the nation and are not equipped with the tools to maximize the college experience. The Transition Guide & Journal is designed to increase self-awareness and equip students with simple tools to help maximize the college experience. Some of the topics covered in this book include building relationships and networking, understanding financial aid, maximizing campus resources and much more. This is a quick and actionable read that is easy to implement! THE THIRD EDITION INTRODUCES THE COLLEGE (M)ASTER (A)CTION (P)LAN: -The Foundation Plan (Purpose, Affirmations, Goals, Preparation, & Trusting the Process)-The Academic Plan (Major, Career, Campus Resources, Networking, & Time Management)-The Financial Plan (Financial Aid & Budgeting Basics)ALSO INCLUDED: -Writing space for journaling, goal setting, memorable lessons, reflections, and more! -Simple exercises encouraging purpose, goal setting, and academic success!
Download or read book The New Student s Transition Guide to the College Experience written by David John Ross and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Strategic Student written by David Cass and published by Uvize, Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers academic strategies to help veterans transition from the structured military environment to the unstructured college environment and become self-reliant, successful students
Download or read book Your College Experience written by Betsy O. Barefoot and published by Bedford. This book was released on 2015-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the leading authorities on the first-year seminar and grounded in research, Your College Experience by John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot offers today’s diverse students the practical help they need to make the transition to college and get the most out of their time there. While maintaining its hallmark theme of goal setting, the new edition provides practical strategies across all topics of the book to help students be successful from the start. The book features a fresh new design and a strong new emphasis on the ten research-based High Impact Practices suggested by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Chapters on Emotional Intelligence, Thinking, and Wellness have all been thoroughly updated with tools and strategies students use on campus right now and the book features a fresh, new design. A full package of instructional support materials—including an Instructor’s Annotated Edition, Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, videos, and a Test Bank—provides new and experienced instructors all the tools they will need to engage students in this course and increase student retention.
Download or read book Sharing My Lens written by Juliette Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embarking on your college experience can be one of the most rewarding yet stressful experiences to take on. It is a time that fosters an increase in knowledge and the higher ability to serve as an agent of change with the tools and resources provided to students. Unfortunately, going through college can prove to be more stressful given the lack of preparedness of students going into the experience. "Sharing Her Lens: The College Experience" is a reflection on some of the valuable gems that students are often not equipped with going into college. It facilitates personal growth, increased skill, as well as improved relationships with others to foster an enhanced academic journey through college. This book is for you or your loved one if you/they are... A parent with a child in high school or college A middle/high school teacher, college/graduate professor guidance counselor, or academic advisor Middle/High school student College or Graduate school student Features Self-assessment tools that can help you choose the right major and the best learning options How to apply MLA, APA, and Chicago styles accordingly to your writing How to deliver an effective presentation for school Being aware of how to fund your academic journey Managing your academic plan throughout college How to build your portfolio as a student to set yourself up for success throughout and after college How to take advantage of your network to help you access the right opportunities What Are People Saying? "This book is a recipe for success for students going to college, as well as those in college. It's a good guideline and manual for people looking for jobs. Every school, family guidance counselor, and educator should have a book like this. Not only is it a recipe for success, but it's a motivational guide to keep people focused, and self aware. After reading this book, you'll be prepared to face the different aspects of college life. The book is appetizing because the moment you start reading it, you have no desire to stop until the end" Daniel N. - High School Teacher "This is an excellent guide for high school and college students. It provides a breakdown of straightforward and useful information to prepare one's self for higher education. I wish I had something like this in high school!" Sheila B. - Medical Professional "Sharing My Lens: The College Experience" by Juliette Nelson is a great book. It amazed me to see how much thought the author put into this book. some of the things she talk about in the book made me ask the question, "Why wasn't this book written before I started college?" I am happy that this book is available and would definitely recommend it to students and their parents. I plan to let my goddaughter, who is a freshman in high school, read it as well." Elourde E. - Business Professional
Download or read book A Student s Guide to College Transition written by April Herring and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know a secret? There's more to college than studying and going to class A Student's Guide to College Transitions highlights the myriad opportunities that are available to you outside the classroom and why it's in your best interest to get out there and participate in them. The guide helps you understand how cultivating new experiences and developing diverse skill sets can not only enrich your overall college experience, but make you a more attractive candidate for future academic programs and employment opportunities. Growth and learning opportunities aren't confined to a course or classroom. This guide will show you how to get more out of your college experience by leveraging extra-curricular activities and experiences. A Student's Guide to College Transition is part of the Cognella Series on Student Success, a collection of books designed to help students develop the essential life and learning skills needed to support a happy, healthy, and productive higher education experience. Dr. April Herring has worked and taught at public, private, and community colleges in her 25 year career in higher education. She has lived in residence halls with students, taught students in the classroom, served as an academic advisor, planned orientation, advised student clubs, and done many other things with and for college students. It was through these activities that she figured out who she is and what she wanted to do with her life. In her 25 years of experience in higher education she continues to see students grow and learn outside of the class in ways that are profound and meaningful.
Download or read book The Bound for college Guidebook written by Frank Burtnett and published by R & L Education. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses the high school to college transition from A to Z, providing students and parents with the information and tools they need for effective exploration, decision-making and application for admission and financial aid. Features student workbook exercises and dozens of FAQs.
Download or read book A Student s Guide to College Success Personal Safety Relationships and Transitions written by Koreem R. Bell and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition to college is full of new and exciting opportunities! But with those opportunities also comes significant change. Living away from friends and family, making new connections, ensuring your personal safety, and making healthy decisions are just a few of the challenges you'll face as you transition to college life. A Student's Guide to College Success: Personal Safety, Relationships, and Transitions provides you with all the practical advice you'll need to address the physical, social, and psychological challenges associated with becoming a college student. In this guide, you'll learn basic skills for living on your own, managing your money, asserting yourself, establishing boundaries, and keeping yourself safe in new social situations. This guide will help you approach your new college lifestyle with confidence, self-awareness, and the tools you need to take care of yourself and succeed throughout your college career. A Student's Guide to College Success is part of the Cognella Series on Student Success, a collection of books designed to help students develop the essential life and learning skills needed to support a happy, healthy, and productive higher education experience. Koreem R. Bell is an adjunct professor of counselor education at West Chester University, and a school counselor for the West Chester Area School District. Carol K. Rothera is currently the supervisor of Student Services for the West Chester Area School District and an adjunct professor in counselor education department at West Chester University. She was an intervention specialist for 20 years.
Download or read book The Everything College Checklist Book written by Cynthia C Muchnick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximize your college experience! The path to higher education is filled with college visits, paperwork, letters of recommendation, essays, and application fees--and that's just to get in! After that comes the financial aid paperwork, student loan notes, scholarship applications, and vouchers--and that's just to pay for it! Then come the roommate compatibility survey, the lists of what to pack, what supplies are need for classes, and the lists go on and on. The Everything College Checklist Book is here to help. These valuable checklists help you keep track of applications, references, transcripts, and financial aid. There are lists of questions to ask potential roommates, what to pack for dorm life, and ideas for the supplies needed for stress-free studying. It's the ultimate guide for making a smooth transition into college life.
Download or read book Understanding Your College Experience written by Negar Farakish and published by Bedford. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Your College Experience is designed to give the students who need the most support the practical help they need to successfully make the transition to college and get the most out of their time there. For this new edition of the text, John N. Gardner, Betsy O. Barefoot, and Negar Farakish share their commitment to institutions, instructors, and students with new coverage of non-cognitive skills like motivation and resilience alongside the authors’ hallmark authoritative, research-driven approach. Every aspect has been crafted to address the needs of the widest possible range of students, from content coverage and organization, to activities, assessment, and design. Students and instructors will benefit from our powerful LaunchPad course space including an ebook; a rich trove of videos; LearningCurve, an adaptive, game-like study system; and more. A full package of instructional support materials provides new and experienced instructors all the tools they will need to engage students in this course and increase student retention. Also available: ACES, a nationally norm-referenced student self-assessment of non-cognitive and cognitive skills.
Download or read book College Student s Guide to Time Management written by Nathan Shaw and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect little book for every high school graduate. For many college freshmen, this experience can be a difficult transition. Your parents aren't around anymore to make sure you get up for school. You go from being a "big" senior to a "greenie" freshman again. College is more than just an excuse to party. It's a beginning for your adult life. You will be learning what you need to know to succeed in the real world. That, alone, can be overwhelming! But it doesn't have to be. All you need to do is learn time management skills along with ways to cope with stress and maximize your college experience. How do you do that? It's not always easy, but it can be easier - with the help of this valuable guide.
Download or read book School Family and Community Partnerships written by Joyce L. Epstein and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.
Download or read book Your College Experience written by Betsy O. Barefoot and published by Bedford. This book was released on 2015-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the leading authorities on the first-year seminar and grounded in research, Your College Experience by John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot offers today’s diverse students the practical help they need to make the transition to college and get the most out of their time there. While maintaining its hallmark theme of goal setting, the new edition provides practical strategies across all topics of the book to help students be successful from the start. The book features a fresh new design and a strong new emphasis on the ten research-based High Impact Practices suggested by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Chapters on Emotional Intelligence, Thinking, and Wellness have all been thoroughly updated with tools and strategies students use on campus right now and the book features a fresh, new design. A full package of instructional support materials—including an Instructor’s Annotated Edition, Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, videos, and a Test Bank—provides new and experienced instructors all the tools they will need to engage students in this course and increase student retention.
Download or read book Loose leaf Version for Your College Experience written by John N. Gardner and published by Bedford/St. Martin's. This book was released on 2013-11-06 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the leading authorities on the first-year seminar and grounded in research, Your College Experience by John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot offers today’s diverse students the practical help they need to make the transition to college and get the most out of their time there. While maintaining its hallmark theme of goal setting, the Eleventh Edition reflects a focus on practical strategies across all topics of the book to help students be successful from the start. Chapters on Time Management, Communication and Information Literacy, and Careers and Majors have all been thoroughly updated to fully incorporate the tools and strategies students use on campus right now. A full package of instructional support materials—including an Instructor’s Annotated Edition, Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, videos, and a Test Bank—provides new and experienced instructors all the tools they will need to engage students in this course and increase student retention.
Download or read book The A to Z of College written by Daniella Jabin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The A to Z of College: A Freshman's Guide to Academic Adventures is a comprehensive resource designed to assist new college students in navigating the challenges they may encounter during their first year of college. From dealing with unfamiliar roommates to ensuring preparedness for exams by purchasing the necessary books, this guidebook covers all aspects of college life, making it an indispensable companion for any freshman.Highlights:1. Comprehensive guidance: This guidebook covers a wide range of topics specific to the freshman college experience, providing in-depth advice for students facing various challenges.2. Relevance to real-life situations: It addresses common problems faced by college freshmen, presenting practical solutions and tips based on the experiences of past students.3. Easy-to-follow format: The guidebook is structured in a user-friendly manner, combining clear explanations with actionable steps, ensuring that readers can easily implement the suggested strategies.Benefits:1. Smooth transition to college life: The The A to Z of College assists students in acclimating to their new environment, ensuring a seamless transition from high school to college.2. Improved roommate relationships: With practical tips on dealing with different types of roommates, students can establish harmonious living arrangements and build healthier relationships.3. Academic success: By emphasizing the importance of purchasing textbooks well in advance of exams, the guidebook enables students to be adequately prepared, thereby increasing their chances for academic achievement.Usage:1. Preparing for college: Prior to college admission, the guidebook can be used to help students understand what to expect before stepping foot on campus. It provides valuable insights into the overall college experience, offering tips on academic, social, and personal aspects.2. Throughout freshman year: The guidebook can be referred to continuously throughout the first year of college, serving as a reference point for students when overcoming challenges and making important decisions.3. University orientations and workshops: Educational institutions can incorporate this guidebook into their orientation programs, workshops, or first-year seminars to maximize its impact and support students during their initial year.Quality Assurance:1. Knowledgeable contributors: The A to Z of College is authored by experienced educators, professionals, and former college students who possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by freshmen.2. Extensive research: The content is thoroughly researched, aided by interviews and surveys of current and former college students, ensuring that the advice and strategies presented are relevant and effective.3. Updated information: As college environments and student needs may evolve, the guidebook is periodically reviewed and revised to ensure its information remains current and accurate, providing the latest guidance for incoming college students.Embarking on the journey of college life can be exhilarating yet overwhelming for freshmen. The A to Z of College serves as a trusted companion, offering valuable insights, practical tips, and effective strategies to assist students in smoothly transitioning into the exciting world of higher education.
Download or read book Designing Successful Transitions written by National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition (University of South Carolina) and published by First-Year Experience Monograp. This book was released on 2010 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2010 edition of this monograph addresses many topics (e.g., administration of orientation programs, family involvement, student characteristics and needs, assessment, and orientation for specific student populations and institutional types) that were included in previous editions but approaches them with new information, updated data, and current theory. However, this edition also takes up new topics in response to the "opportunities and concerns" facing orientation, transition, and retention professionals such as collaborations among campus units in the development and delivery of orientation, the increase in nontraditional student populations, the need for effective crisis planning and management in orientation programs, new technologies, and even the challenge of making the case for orientation in an era of diminishing resources. The authors have carefully penned chapters incorporating contemporary information, ideas, and concepts while being reflective of traditional practices. Following a preface by Margaret J. Barr and a foreword by Jennifer R. Keup and Craig E. Mack, chapters in this edition include: (1) Brief Overview of the Orientation, Transition, and Retention Field (Craig E. Mack); (2) Theoretical Perspectives on Orientation (Denise L. Rode and Tony W. Cawthon); (3) Making the Case for Orientation: Is It Worth It? (Bonita C. Jacobs); (4) Administration of a Comprehensive Orientation Program (April Mann, Charlie Andrews, and Norma Rodenburg); (5) Community College Orientation and Transition Programs (Cathy J. Cuevas and Christine Timmerman); (6) Channeling Parental Involvement to Support Student Success (Jeanine A. Ward-Roof, Laura A. Page, and Ryan Lombardi); (7) Extensions of Traditional Orientation Programs (Tracy L. Skipper, Jennifer A. Latino, Blaire Moody Rideout, and Dorothy Weigel); (8) Technology in Orientation (J.J. Brown and Cynthia L. Hernandez); (9) Incorporating Crisis Planning and Management Into Orientation Programs (Dian Squire, Victor Wilson, Joe Ritchie, and Abbey Wolfman); (10) Orientation and First-Year Programs: A Profile of Participating Students (Maureen E. Wilson and Michael Dannells); (11) Creating a Developmental Framework for New Student Orientation to Address the Needs of Diverse Populations (Archie P. Cubarrubia and Jennifer C. Schoen); (12) Designing Orientation and Transition Programs for Transfer Students (Shandol C. Hoover); (13) Nontraditional Is the New Traditional: Understanding Today's College Student (Michael J. Knox and Brittany D. Henderson); (14) Building the Case for Collaboration in Orientation Programs: Campus Culture, Politics, and Power (Beth M. Lingren Clark and Matthew J. Weigand); (15) Assessment and Evaluation in Orientation (Robert Schwartz and Dennis Wiese); and (16) Reflections on the History of Orientation, Transition, and Retention Programs (Jeanine A. Ward-Roof and Kathy L. Guthrie). (Individual chapters contain references.) [For the 2nd Edition (2003), see ED478603.].
