Scheduling for Success

University Center for Academic Excellence

Creating a balanced schedule Avoiding common stressors Making schedule changes Campus resources and support Wrap-up

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Presentation Overview

One question per slide Four possible answers A = Pink B = Blue C = Yellow D = Green 10 seconds to decide Timer on each slide Don’t hold up answer until given the signal

Quick Quiz Overview

What day of the week is it?o A. Tuesdayo B. Wednesdayo C. Thursdayo D. Friday

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Select a variety of courses Before choosing a specific

class, consider:o Course typeo Course contento Course style

Create a balanced schedule

School Life

What is the average recommended number of credits a student should take in any given semester?o A. 12o B. 14o C. 15o D. 17

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Check the campus map for classes locations

Make sure you’ll have enough time to get from one to the other

Consider class location

What is the average length of time between campus shuttle runs?o A. 5 minuteso B. 10 minuteso C. 20 minuteso D. 30 minutes

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You need time to eat, stop by student services offices, have group meetings, return phone calls, and gather your thoughts before the big test…

Leave time to eat(and breathe)

So don’t “stack” four or five classes and labs in a row to fit all of your classes into one or two days!

What do first-year students identify as being the study skill with which they struggle the most?o A. Note-takingo B. Concentrationo C. Speed readingo D. Time management

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Aim for a schedule thatlooks like this:

Try to take classes that work with your internal clock

Figure out when you will study while you make your schedule

Know yourself and your habits

Do you already have a job and know what the hours will be?

Will you be needing to get a job once you get here?

Be honest about outside commitments

What is the maximum number of hours a new full-time student should work per week in order to maintain the best possible GPA?o A. 10o B. 15o C. 20o D. 30

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How many student jobs were available on campus during the 2012-13 academic year?o A. 1000o B. 1500o C. 3000o D. 4000

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Talk to your advisor Check online through the summer and

first full week of class Pay attention to course numbers Didn’t get into a class you want?

o Go on the first day anywayo Contact the professoro Take it next semester

Need to change your schedule?

Now that you have the classes…

Attendance

What is the average GPA difference between students who never miss class during a semester versus students who miss 1-2 classes per week?o A. 3.0 vs. 3.17o B. 2.93 vs. 3.17o C. 2.74 vs. 3.17o D. 2.51 vs. 3.17

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Comprehensive array of academic support programming including:

Tutoring

Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Workshops

Individual Consultations

Learning Lab

Building Educational Strengths and Talents (BEST)

Students Obtaining Success (SOS)

Fretwell 330 * www.ucae.uncc.edu * Open 6 days a week

Academic Support… UCAE Style!

How many Tutoring sessions were attended during the 2012-13 academic l year?o A. 8,607o B. 6,406o C. 2,941o D. 1,006

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On average, how many Supplemental Instruction sessions are offered each week of the semester?o A. 30o B. 60o C. 90o D. 120

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How many UCAE workshop sessions will be offered during the Fall 2013 semester?o A. 66o B. 55o C. 44o D. 33

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How many student contacts did the UCAE have during the 2012-13 academic year?o A. 9,553o B. 14,730o C. 26,445o D. 34,661

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Create a balanced schedule Consider class locations Leave time to eat (and breathe) Know yourself and your habits Think about outside commitments Make attending class a priority Use campus resources including the UCAE

We look forward to working with all of you over the next four years!

University Center for Academic ExcellenceFretwell 330

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