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Toggle Menu Primary Navigation Home Read Sign in Search in book: Search Book Title: College Success Author: Lumen Learning License: Creative Commons Attribution Read Book Contents Show All Contents Hide All Contents Book Contents Navigation To the Student Welcome to MCC & Your College Success Text Congratulations Message from Dr. Margaret Semmer Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Services College Success Offerings & Outcomes Chapter 1: Starting Smart Attending College Classes Types of Classes The First Week of Classes Physically and Mentally Prepare for Class Why Go to Class? The Learning Process The Study Cycle: A Five Step Process How Much Should You Study? Communicating with Instructors College Instructors Office Hours Instructors and Professors Communication Methods Benefits of Communicating with Instructors Guidelines for Communicating with Instructors Exploring MCC Technology MCC Tech Guide: What Every Student Needs to Know College Policies College Policies Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) College Resources College Resources Safety Consciousness on Campus and in College Strategies for Staying Safe on Campus and Beyond MCC Public Safety dispatchers answer the call 24/7 Resources for Learning About Safety in College MCC’s Emergency Procedures Guide Chapter 1 Activities & Resources Chapter 2: Setting Goals Mindset & Motivation Motivation and Persistence What is Motivation? Discovering Your Values Defining Success Success in College Your Grade-Point Average (GPA) Defining Goals Goal Setting Motivational Strategies to Support You Problem-Solving Through Setbacks and Obstacles Chapter 2 Activities & Resources Chapter 3: Time & Space Time Well Spent Time: Present Moment Awareness The Value of Time Do the Most Important Things First Three Steps to Good Time Management Using Time Using Time in Daily Life How Do I Allocate My Time Based on My Values & Goals? To-do Lists, Weekly Planners, and Monthly Calendars Assessing Your Use of Time Creating a Weekly Planner Monthly Planners Avoiding Procrastination Procrastination Study Spaces The Impact of Your Surroundings While Studying Finding Your Space Getting Your Mind Ready for Studying Chapter 3 Activities & Resources Chapter 4: Career Exploration & Pathways College & Career: Key Connections College and Career Connection Job vs. Career The Five-Step Process for Choosing Your Career Professional Skill Building & Networking What Employers Want in an Employee What is Networking? Professional Identity Defining Your Professional Identity Are you career ready? Schools @ MCC Roadmap to Success Advisement & Registration Advisement Keeping Track of Your Degree Requirements Chapter 4 Activities & Resources Chapter 5: Student Finances Personal Finance The Cost of College Financial Resources Applying for Financial Aid Setting Financial Goals Budgeting Budgeting Strategies Pros and Cons of Budgeting Creating a Personal Budget Paying for College Monroe Community College Tuition and Fees Local Transfer Colleges Chapter 5 Activities & Resources Chapter 6: Learning & Studying Debunking Myths for Deep Learning Learning Deeply[footnote]"Fostering Deep Learning—A Report from the CFT’s 25th Anniversary." Center for Teaching. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.[/footnote][footnote]"Secrets of the Most Successful College Students." Time. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.[/footnote][footnote]"Ken Bain: What the Best Students Do." Spin Education. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.[/footnote] Techniques for Learning and Retaining Knowledge Note-Taking Note-Taking Systems (this is from Lumen Effective Learning Strategies at Austin Community College) Taking Notes from a Lecture Taking Notes from Textbooks and Other Learning Materials The Role of Memory Testing Strategies Common Types of Tests in College Evaluating Test Results Writing Strategies Why Do Writing Skills Matter? Writing in College Types of Assignments The Writing Process Academic Honesty Academic Honesty and Dishonesty Presentations Presentation Types Presentation Fundamentals Chapter 6 Activities & Resources Chapter 7: Diversity & Inclusion Diversity & Inclusion What Is Diversity? Surface Diversity and Deep Diversity Diversity Facts and Benefits How Do You Add to the Diversity at MCC? Equity & Civility @ MCC Defining Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at MCC Civility at MCC Privilege & Belonging What is Privilege? Microaggressions Belonging Chapter 7 Activities & Resources Chapter 8: Thinking, Communicating & Problem-Solving Thinking & Learning Defining Thought The Power of Thought Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Critical Thinking The Role of Logic in Critical Thinking Problem-Solving with Critical Thinking Civil Discourse & Conflict Resolution Civil Discourse in the Classroom Communicating to Break Down Barriers Raising the B.A.R. Communicating & Working with Others Non-Verbal Communication Active Listening Interdependence Collaboration with Peers Chapter 8 Activities & Resources Chapter 9: Health & Wellness Eating & Sleeping Healthy Eating in College Getting Enough Sleep in College Stress & Exercise Stress Regular Exercise: Health for Life Substance Abuse Mental Health Chapter 9 Activities & Resources Glossary About this Book Contributions from Monroe Community College Book Information Book Source This book is a cloned version of College Success by Lumen Learning, published using Pressbooks under a CC BY (Attribution) license. It may differ from the original. Author Lumen Learning License College Success Copyright © by Lumen Learning is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License , except where otherwise noted. 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