Module 2 Discussion
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Principles of Student Success
UNIV 100
Chapter 3
Discussion/Thought Questions
In major ways do you think college will differ from high school?
What 3 personal characteristics, qualities, or strategies do you think will be most important for college success?
Defining Student Success
What is Student Success?
Research points to four principles of Student Success:
1. Active Involvement (Engagement)
2. Capitalizing on Campus Resources (Resourcefulness)
3. Interpersonal Interaction and Collaboration (Social Integration)
4. Reflection and Self Awareness (Mindfulness)
Four Principles of Student Success
Figure 3.1: The Diamond of Student Success (p. 62)
Discussion/Thought Question
Look and think back at Diamond of College Success. Which area do you think you need the most help with? Discuss or think about why.
Principle 1: Active Involvement (Engagement)
The key components of active involvement:
The amount of time you devote to the college experience – inside and outside the classroom
The degree of effort or energy (mental and physical) you invest in the learning process
Active Involvement
Ways to be actively involved in college:
Time in Class
Attending class is important because students who go to class tend to pass.
Time Spent on Coursework Outside of Class
Spending more time on academic work outside of class often results in a higher grade than if you don’t spend time on academic work outside of class.
Active Listening and Note-Taking in Class
Actively receiving information in class and take notes to strengthens your visual memory and motor memory.
Active Class Participation
Being an engaged participant and coming to class prepared.
Active Reading
Taking notes on reading materials helps make connections between classroom lecture and the textbook.
Active Involvement in the Learning Process
College success will require that you are actively involved in the learning process by engaging in some form of action on what you are learning.
Writing – when reading, take notes rather than passively highlighting sentences
Speaking – rather than studying silently, explain what you are learning to a study-group partner or another person
Organizing – create an outline, diagram, or concept map that pulls together ideas that you are learning
Examples: Tips and Tools
Top Tips for Active Listening and Note-Taking in the College Classroom
Go to every class
Get to every class on time
Get organized
Get in the right positions – ideal placement in class, ideal posture, surrounded by motivated classmates
Get in the right frame of mind
Top Tips for Active Listening and Note-Taking in the College Classroom
Get it down (in writing) – actively look, listen, and record important points made during the class session
Don’t let go of your pen (or keyboard) – when in doubt, still write it (seeing it will remind you to study the information more or to ask for clarification)
Finish strong – stay through the end of class to get valuable information that the instructor may share
Stick around – hang around for a few minutes after class ends to quickly review your notes to determine if you need to clarify any information with the instructor
Top Tips for Strengthening Textbook Reading Comprehension and Retention
Get your required textbooks and get your reading assignments done on time.
Read with the right equipment.
Writing tools, notebooks, computer, dictionary, glossary in the back of the textbook
Get in the right position
Proper lighting
Get a sneak preview
First read boldface headings, chapter outlines, summary, or end of chapter questions. This will give you a mental map of the chapter’s important ideas before you start reading.
Finish each of your reading sessions with a short review.
Use the last few minutes of reading time to review what you have highlighted or noted as important information
Posture for Learning in Web-Based Courses
Be Scholarly
Be Attentive
Be Respectful
Be Professional
https://www.jsums.edu/academicaffairs/files/2020/09/AA-Computer-PL-flyer.pdf
Posture for Learning in Web-Based Courses
https://www.jsums.edu/academicaffairs/files/2020/09/AA-Sticky-Notes-PL-flyer-1.pdf
Turn your cameras on with flexibility to turn them off, if and when necessary
Be on time.
Be attentive.
Select a workspace that allows you to engage and work without distractions.
Select comfortable but appropriate clothing.
Have your microphones muted until you are ready to speak.
Guideline for Civil and Responsible Use of Personal Technology in Class
Using cell phones
Silence your cell phone before entering the class.
Don’t check your cell phone throughout class.
Avoid text messaging and surfing the web during class.
Using your cell phone can be distracting or disturbing to others in the classroom environment (even if it is on silent).
Read Box 3.4 (page 75) for additional information.
Principle 2: Capitalizing on Campus Resources (Resourcefulness)
The key components of capitalizing on campus resources:
Seeking out JSU resources for personal awareness of what college has to offer
Utilizing JSU resources by showing up and being involved.
Campus Resources
Here are some resources available to you as JSU students:
Academic Success
At JSU, there is a Freshman Strategic Initiatives Office. This office provides individual and group sessions to help you learn how to learn.
Disability Services
Consult with the Disability Services office for assistance with physical or learning disabilities.
Campus Library
The JSU Library helps you find information to complete projects and assignments. Inside the library, you will find the Innovation Lab that includes technology resources such as 3-D printers, simulations, gaming, and recording studios. You will also find the Writing Center.
Academic Advisement
This resource helps with course selection, educational planning, and choosing or changing your major. At JSU, we have the University Academic Advisement Center, located in the Library.
Campus Resources Continued
Student Affairs
The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership is your resource for student life outside of the classroom, including Campus Activities Board (CAB), Student Government Association (SGA) Student Organizations, and Greek Life.
Financial Aid
This office answers questions about how to obtain financial assistance for college.
Health Center
The Health Center offers access to outpatient medical services and health promotion for nutrition, sexual health, stress management, and more.
Career Center
This resource offers services for personal career counseling, Handshake (online job board for college students), career workshops, and networking.
Counseling Center
The Latasha Norman Center for Counseling Services provides personal counseling, ideas and strategies for managing stress and gaining greater self-awareness.
Discussion/Thought Questions
If you were to join one campus club or student organization, what would it be? How would participating in this club or organization contribute to your educational development?
Principle 3: Interpersonal Interaction and Collaboration (Social Integration)
The four forms of interpersonal interaction that promote student learning and motivation:
Student-faculty interaction
Student-advisor interaction
Student-mentor interaction
Student-student interaction
Social Integration
Interacting with Faculty
Seek contact with faculty after class
Seek contact with faculty during office hours
Connect with instructors through your JSU email. Include your J#, course, and section number in all communications with instructors.
Interacting with Academic Advisors
Connect with an advisor for help understanding JSU’s academic policies and procedures
Seek their input about courses, majors, and any academic difficulties
Interacting with a Mentor
Some programs have assigned mentors. Potential mentors could come from your instructors, advisors, peer leaders, career center, student development professional, campus ministry, or various JSU professionals
Interaction with Peers
Collaborating with peers provides opportunities for support, positive influence, and connections to a sense of belonging
Discussion/Thought Questions
Any college campus, including HBCUs, brings together people from different backgrounds, with different cultures and native languages.
It is very common for college students to have professors who speak English as their non-native language.
What are the benefits of a learning environment where people have different cultures or speak different languages?
How can we keep differences from becoming barriers to learning and success in college?
Fine Arts Courses
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
According to Maslow, we reach our full potential and best performance after basic emotional and social needs have been met.
Making connections on campus and getting involved helps you meet your basic needs and helps you identify a base of support that to achieve higher levels of the needs hierarchy.
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Get involved with campus organizations or activities.
Try to interact with experienced students.
Be observant of peers who are successful and learn from them.
Discussion/Thought Question
Think about the needs identified in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. What steps can you take to strive towards to highest level of self-actualization?
Principle 4: Reflection and Self-Awareness (Mindfulness)
After learning in the classroom or outside of the classroom, reflection allows you to review what you learned and connect it to things you already know.
Reflection ensures consolidation – converting information into knowledge to be retained and remembered.
Self Awareness
Practice introspection to reflect on yourself.
Self-Monitoring
Regularly check yourself to remain aware of your learning, your comprehension, and your adjustment to college and learning materials.
Self-Assessment
Reflect upon and evaluate your personal characteristics. Key target areas of self-assessment:
Personal Interests. What you like to do or enjoy
Personal Values. What’s important to you and what you care about doing
Personal Abilities or Aptitudes. What you do well or what you have the potential to do well
Learning Habits. What approaches, methods, or techniques you use to learn.
Learning Styles. How you like or prefer to learn.
Personality Traits. Your temperament, emotional characteristics, and social tendencies
Reflection and Self-Awareness (Mindfulness)
Self-Monitoring (Being Aware and Checking Yourself) Questions to Ask Yourself
Am I using effective learning strategies?
Am I truly comprehending what I am learning?
Am I regulating or adjusting my learning strategies to meet the demands of different academic tasks and subjects?
Am I listening attentively?
Am I comprehending what I am reading outside of class?
Am I effectively using campus resources?
Am I interacting with campus professionals?
Am I interacting and collaborating with peers who can support me?
Am I effectively implementing college success strategies?
Discussion/Thought Questions
Reflect on the four principles of student success. In which areas do you think you need the most improvement? How will you improve?
Student Success at Jackson State University
Now that you have learned about the principles of student success, explore JSU’s directory to identify resources that will help you on your student success journey.
https://www.jsums.edu/jsu-campus-directory/
