Community College Companion: Everything You Wanted to Know About Succeeding in a Two-Year School
, by Rowh, Mark
- ISBN: 9781593577414 | 1593577419
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/1/2010
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\Dr. Mark Rowh is an experienced community college educator and author of 20 books and 500 magazine articles. He has helped students succeed for more than 25 years. Dr. Rowh was awarded a Distinguished Achievement Award by the Association of Educational Publishers for his writing.
| Introduction | p. xi |
| Embracing the Two-Year College | p. 1 |
| The Popularity of Two-Year Schools | p. 2 |
| The Typical Community College Student | p. 4 |
| A Community College Success Story | p. 7 |
| The Big Community College Secret | p. 8 |
| Who This Book Is For | p. 10 |
| Making the Most of the Community College Experience | p. 13 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 14 |
| Getting Started as a Community College Student | p. 15 |
| Applying for Admission | p. 16 |
| Taking Placement Tests | p. 18 |
| The Placement Test Scene | p. 20 |
| Choosing an Academic Program | p. 21 |
| Exploring Program Options | p. 24 |
| Registering for Classes | p. 29 |
| Getting Off to a Good Start in Your Courses | p. 31 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 34 |
| Playing the Commuting Game | p. 35 |
| The Cost of Commuting: Questions to Ask | p. 36 |
| Playing It Smart with Transportation | p. 37 |
| Taking the Stress Out of Parking | p. 38 |
| Cutting Down on Commuting Time | p. 40 |
| Getting to Know Campus Security | p. 42 |
| Planning for Contingencies | p. 44 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 45 |
| Strengthening Academic Survival Skills | p. 47 |
| Coming to Grips with the Two-for-One Deal | p. 48 |
| Taking Time Out for a Reality Check | p. 50 |
| Read, Read, Read | p. 52 |
| Honing Writing Skills | p. 53 |
| Making It with Math | p. 55 |
| Focusing on Listening Skills | p. 56 |
| Studying Effectively | p. 59 |
| Thinking Like a Professor | p. 61 |
| Doing the Work | p. 63 |
| Staying the Course | p. 65 |
| Getting Help | p. 66 |
| Calculating Your CPA | p. 67 |
| Student Success Courses | p. 69 |
| Learning Communities | p. 70 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 71 |
| Relating to Faculty and Staff | p. 73 |
| Understanding the Role of the Faculty | p. 74 |
| Understanding the Role of Adjunct Faculty | p. 78 |
| Understanding the Roles of Administrators and Support Staff | p. 79 |
| Getting Along with Faculty and Staff | p. 83 |
| Following Policies | p. 85 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 87 |
| Managing Your Time | p. 89 |
| Taking the First Step Toward Better Time Management | p. 90 |
| Creating a Time Management Diary | p. 92 |
| Learning to Say No | p. 96 |
| Planning Ahead | p. 96 |
| Time Management Dos and Don'ts | p. 97 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 99 |
| Taking Advantage of Campus Resources | p. 101 |
| Academic Advising | p. 102 |
| Counseling | p. 104 |
| Career Advice | p. 106 |
| Tip: Testing Is Worth Your Time | p. 107 |
| Writing Centers | p. 110 |
| Math Centers | p. 111 |
| Special Programs and Services | p. 112 |
| Libraries | p. 113 |
| Computer Access | p. 114 |
| Where to Go for Assistance | p. 115 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 117 |
| Getting Involved in Student Activities | p. 119 |
| Getting Involved | p. 120 |
| Sports Programs | p. 125 |
| Service Programs | p. 127 |
| Honors Programs | p. 129 |
| Student Ambassadors | p. 130 |
| One Student's Story | p. 131 |
| Study Abroad | p. 133 |
| Something for Everyone | p. 133 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 134 |
| Coping with College Stress | p. 135 |
| The Good and Bad of Stress | p. 136 |
| Reducing Your Own Stress | p. 138 |
| Using Campus Resources to Reduce Stress | p. 143 |
| Fighting End-of-Term Stress | p. 144 |
| Getting Help | p. 146 |
| Questions to Ask About Stress | p. 147 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 147 |
| Preparing to Transfer | p. 149 |
| Considering the Transfer Route | p. 150 |
| Laying the Groundwork | p. 151 |
| Taking the First Steps | p. 154 |
| A Transfer Success Story and Advice from a Student | p. 156 |
| Ten Questions to Ask | p. 161 |
| A Transfer Checklist | p. 162 |
| Transfer Deadlines | p. 164 |
| The University View | p. 165 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 166 |
| Paying for Community College | p. 167 |
| The Payment Process | p. 168 |
| Identifying Sources of Aid | p. 171 |
| Scholarships | p. 177 |
| Other Funding Sources | p. 181 |
| Dollars and Sense: Cutting Costs | p. 182 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 185 |
| Earning Credits Creatively | p. 187 |
| The Nontraditional Classroom | p. 188 |
| Online Courses | p. 188 |
| Dual-Enrollment Programs | p. 194 |
| Credit by Testing | p. 195 |
| Apprenticeships | p. 197 |
| Internships | p. 199 |
| The Military Connection | p. 200 |
| Student Ambassadors | p. 201 |
| Credit for Fun | p. 202 |
| Other Options for Earning Credit | p. 203 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 204 |
| Staying Connected | p. 205 |
| Get References | p. 206 |
| Take More Courses | p. 207 |
| Become an Active Alum | p. 208 |
| Give Back | p. 210 |
| Work for a Community College | p. 214 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 214 |
| Acronyms and Abbreviations | p. 215 |
| State Higher Education Agencies | p. 216 |
| Index | p. 222 |
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