Introduction to Higher Education in HHS

1. Introduction to Higher Educationin HHS HHS 101 – Fall 2002 College of Health and Human Services

2. Course Overview Welcome and Introductions Course Goals and Objectives Course Requirements Required Text and Materials Grading Identification of Personal and Higher Educational Goals

3. Welcome and Introductions • Instructor: Daniel Frankl, Ph.D.Associate Professor, KNS • Office:PE 230 Phone: (323) 343-4662 FAX:(323) 343-6482 • E-mail: dfrankl@calstatela.edu

4. Course Goals and Objectives By the end of this Quarter students will be able to: • explain the role higher education plays in success in life. • make Cal State LA’s policies and procedures work for their personal academic success • assertively take charge of their college experience, and • students will acquire the knowledge, techniques, and tools needed for effective university level performance

5. Course Requirements • NIS Account (Network Information Services) – Necessary to access campus e-mail system, library on-line data bases, and to log on to University computers for word processing etc. Apply at ATS Office: King Hall D140 • Basic knowledge of computing and use of the Internet

6. Required Text and Materials • Gardner, J.N., & Jewler, J. (2001). Your college experience: Strategies for success (4th Concise Media ed.). New York, NY: Wadsworth. • Cal State LA General Catalog (2001-03) • Daily/Weekly planner (may print sheets from www.

7. Overview of Higher Education History and Philosophy of Higher Education John Henry Newman: The Idea of A University, 1854 A University is a “School of Universal Learning…a University is a place of concourse, whither students come from every quarter for every kind of knowledge.” Organization California Systems • Master Plan

8. Percentage Distribution of Higher Education Institutions by 2000 Carnegie Classification http://www.carnegiefoundation.org

9. Cal State LA • Organization • Degree Programs and Requirements • Majors, Minors, Certificates • Degree Components: General Education, Major, and Elective Requirements

10. Organization • The University is organized into six colleges that house nearly 50 academic departments and divisions. Cal State L.A. offers a variety of majors leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, and awards more than 3,000 academic degrees annually. A doctorate in Special Education is also offered.

11. ArtCommunication StudiesEnglishLiberal Studies Modern Languages and LiteratureMusicPhilosophyTheatre Arts and Dance Organization: COLLEGE OFArts and Letters

12. Life Value Transition from High School to University Personal Expectations • Responsibilities • Active Learning Faculty Expectation • Classroom • Study Assignments

13. Chickering and Gamson distilled years of research in higher education into seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education: • Encourage student-faculty contact; • Encourage cooperation among students; • Encourage active learning; • Give prompt feedback; • Emphasize time on task; • Communicate high expectations; • Respect diverse talents and ways of learning.

14. Electronic Resources and Connections Library Orientation E-Mail and World Wide Web Computer Access Labs

15. Time Management/Study Skills Achieving a Balance: Time for School, Family, Friends, Work, and Leisure • Long Range Planning • Quarterly Schedule at a Glance • Weekly Schedule • Recommended Study Hours Learning Styles Study Skills • Using the Course Syllabus • Getting the Most Out of Your Books-SQ3R • Note taking • Study Techniques • Test Taking Strategies

16. Creating An Academic Plan Course Selection • Resources • Using the University Catalog • Using the Class Schedule • Using Degree Major Program Planning Sheets • Pre-requisites • 100 to 400 Levels • G.E./Major Double Counting • Engineering • Nursing • Business • Education • Natural Sciences • Basic Subjects • Exceptions and Exemptions General Education Honors Program

17. University Resources Learning Resources • PALS (Partnership for Academic Learning and Success) Peer Mentoring Program for First Time Freshmen • University Tutorial Center • University Writing Center • University Library • Student Support Programs • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) • Student Support Program and Study Groups • Office for Students with Disabilities • Other Resource Centers: Pan African Student, Asian Pacific American Student, Chicano/Latino Student, Women's

18. University Resources(Continued) Personal Resources • Health Related Issues: • Alcohol and Drug Counseling • Stress Management • Family Planning • Anonymous HIV Testing, etc. (All Services are Confidential) • Referrals to Community Health Related Resources • Health Education Information Center • Child Care Center • Student Financial Services • Scholarship Office

19. Taking the Easy Road...Avoiding Pitfalls Knowing the Requirements: Policies and Procedures • EPT/ELM • Basic Subjects GPA • General Education, Major, and Overall Graduation GPA • Maintaining Good Academic Standing • Calculation of GPA • Plus/Minus Grading • Grading Options (ABC/NC) • Audit • Change of Major GPA • Adding and Dropping Classes The Pitfalls: Academic Probation and Academic Disqualification • Grade Point Balance Deficiency (GPBD) • Definitions • Use of Repeat Course Petitions Reaping the Accolades at CSLA • University Honors • Honors at Entrance • Dean’s List • Honors Societies and Graduating with Honors

20. Writing Skills Writing Papers • Organization of Ideas • Making an Outline • Writing a Thesis Statement • Developing the Content • Citing References Writing Requirement • English 102 • WPE/Univ 400 • What it is • Registration • Previews • Alternatives

21. Choosing a Major and Career Objective Where to start... Determining Requirements Who to see... What if no clue? Sampling of Major Courses Networking Policies and Procedures • Four Quarter Limit • How to Change Your Major

22. Choosing a Major and Career Objective (Continued) Resources • The Academic Advisement Center for Undeclared Majors • School Based Advisement Centers • Preprofessional Programs Advisement • Career Center • “Discover” Computer Program • Library of Professional Occupations Related to Major Degree Programs • Special Interest Testing

23. Odds and Ends Matriculated Student Status-Defined Leave of Absence Concurrent and Dual Enrollment Open University (Continuing Education) The Petition Process • Incomplete Grade: Reasons for, Removal and Extension • Course Substitutions • General Education and Upper Division Theme Requirements • Major Degree Program

24. Your University Experience...What has the first quarter taught you? Networking and Getting Involved • Peers • Study Groups • Professional Associations • Clubs and Teams • Campus Jobs: Work Study Programs • Campus and Community Service Hours

25. Your University Experience...What has the first quarter taught you? (Continued) Sharing Differences and Commonalties • Multicultural Values • Old and Young • Students with Disabilities

26. Your University Experience...What has the first quarter taught you?(Continued) Student Rights and Responsibilities • Academic Integrity • Nondiscrimination Policy • Sexual Harassment Prohibition • Student Conduct and Discipline • Student Grievances

27. Designed and Produced by Professor Kathleen M. Costantini, Faculty Director, Academic Advisement Center/PALS Peer Mentoring Program and Professor Diane Vernon, Associate Faculty Director, Academic Advisement Center/PALS Peer Mentoring Program California State University, Los Angeles