HOW TO EXCEL
Attend Class: Students who produce “A” work usually have a strong commitment to class and nearly perfect attendance.
Be Prepared: Students who produce “A” work are usually prepared for each class period. They are the students who pay such close attention to detail that they occasionally catch a mistake in course materials.
Go Beyond: Students who produce “A” work often go beyond what is required for the course, taking the initiative to look things up things they do not know, or seek out more information in areas of interest. I assume that all of you have come here ready to work hard and be challenged.
Participation: Students who produce “A” work usually contribute in class. They also tend to realize that participation requires a balance between listening and talking. These students ask interesting questions and make thoughtful comments, but do not monopolize the conversation. Remember, each student brings unique experiences and perspectives to the class.
Integrate: Students who produce “A” work are able to connect past learning with present learning, and apply material from one area to another. This includes the integration of material within a subject and the integration of material from various academic divisions and disciplines.
Work Ethic: Students who produce “A” work usually have an excellent work ethic. These students have a positive attitude toward course work, they are self-directed, and they take responsibility for their education. The students claim – as opposed to receive – knowledge. They are both acquirers of and producers of knowledge.
Critical Thinking: Students who produce “A” work are critical thinkers. Make no mistake critical thinking is an art that is cultivated through practice. This course is specifically designed to cultivate this ability.
Read it Again: Students who produce “A” work realize that quality work includes both what you say and how you say it. Poor writing style, incorrect grammar, and misspelled words often obscure good ideas and correct answers.
HELP! I can only assist you where you bring your concerns to my attention. Please do not wait until you are overwhelmed to ask for my help. There are also many resources at the college for students who are struggling, which I would be more than happy to direct you to.
If you are a student with a documented cognitive, physical or psychiatric disability you may be eligible for academic support services such as extended test time, texts on disc, note taking services, etc... If you are interested in learning if you can receive these academic support services, please contact either Tina Hardy (tina_hardy@ivcc.edu, or 224-0284) or Judy Mika (224-0350), or stop by the Disability Services Office in B-204.
Jacobs Library helps you get to know your college library’s collections and services. Orientations are scheduled near the beginning of each semester. Visit
http://www.ivcc.edu/library for more details and to sign up for a session. A self-guided orientation is another option to learn about the library. No sign up necessary - bring your IVCC student ID to the library for this activity when your schedule permits.The Basic Computer Skills Inventory is free to students and will assess their computer concepts, file management, word processing, Internet, email, PowerPoint and keyboarding skills utilizing hands-on exercises and objective questions. If a student is unsure about his/her computer skill level please encourage them to contact the Assessment Center and make an appointment to complete the inventory.
A student scoring well below the suggested 20 words per minute on the keyboarding exercise will be encouraged to enroll in a keyboarding course. Student's scoring below 75% overall on the exam will be strongly encouraged to enroll in the one credit hour course, CSP-1206, Computer Skills for College Success. The course will be offered in an open lab format every four weeks (1/15, 2/12, 3/12, 4/16) so that the student is able to work at their own pace and receive one-on-one assistance from me in the Computer Resource Center.
The Computer Resource Center will conduct Student Technology Orientation sessions January 16th - 29th. The session schedule can be viewed at http://www.ivcc.edu/crc/Orientation_Schedule.html
Students are not be required to pre-register. Sessions last approximately 50 minutes and provide information related to computer account username and password, accessing U:\ drive on and off campus, student e-mail, and blackboard.
EARLY ALERT SYSTEM
Illinois Valley
Community College
The Early Alert System helps to promote your academic success through the development of a comprehensive process to identify, assist, and follow-up with you as challenges to successfully complete a course may arise. The process consists of the identification of such challenges by faculty referral, self-report, and/or GPA.
Once identified, you will meet with a counselor to assess areas of difficulty and develop a Success Agreement. The Agreement will outline a very specific and individualized plan for you to employ to work toward academic improvement.
Students participating in this program will be encouraged to meet more frequently with their counselor to review progress so any new or continuing difficulties can be addressed, and successes can be recognized. Students will continue in the program until satisfactory improvements are achieved.
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Description Spring 2010
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2009
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ReaCH FaR
Responsibility, Caring, Honesty, Fairness,
Respect