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December 7, 2013Golden Eagle Ballroom8:30 am 1:00 pm

Cal State L.A. Parent AcademyFall 2013

HIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGE

HOW IS COLLEGE DIFFERENT FROM HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGEHOW IS COLLEGE DIFFERENT FROM HIGH SCHOOLHigh SchoolCollegeIt is mandatory and usually free.It is voluntary and there is a cost tuition.Follow a school-directed schedule and proceed from one class to another.Individual students must manage their own time and schedules.General education classes dictated by state/district requirements.Classes based on field study; requirements vary, and number of units may vary.Typically a school year is 36 weeks long; some classes extend over both semesters. Summer classes may be offered but are not used to accelerate graduation.Academic year is divided into three quarters. Courses are offered fall, winter and spring quarters. Summer quarter may be used to accelerate graduation.CLASSES HIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGEHOW IS COLLEGE DIFFERENT FROM HIGH SCHOOLClass attendance is usually mandatory and monitored closely.Attendance policies may vary with each instructor. Lack of attendance will impact performance.Classes generally have no more than 30-35 students.Classes may have 100 or more students.Text books are typically provided at little or no expense.Textbooks can be expensive. An anticipated range for a full-time student is ($200 - $400 per quarter).Guidance is provided for students so that they will be aware of graduation requirements.Graduation requirements vary for different fields of study. Student is responsible for monitoring their progress and seeking advice.CLASSES continuedThe impacted majors at Cal State L.A. are NURSING (for non-RNs), Social Work, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Psychology. These a very competitive major.

Nursing Major - Most students enter CSULA as pre-nursing majors, and then re-apply to the Nursing program after their first 2 years of general education. Each year, only 80 students are accepted into the program over 300 applicants. For transfer students with an R.N, the major is not impacted.

Psychology Department will select students based on a ranking system. An X amount of students will be selected based on their GPA.

-Social Work, Child Development and Criminal Justice will adopt the Pre Nursing Model (3.0 GPA and 900 SAT for Math and CR).

From US News & World Report 2008:Top 3 graduate nursing program in CA (highest ranked in the CSU only 2 CSUs made the list) one of only two programs that made it onto the list from the LA area.

From US News & World Report 2008:Top public undergrad business program in L.A. area but overall (Private & Public) ranked 126th in the nation, #2 in the CSU tied with SLO & San Jose State (behind San Francisco) Business Marketing Student Marketing team took 1st place (out of 30) in Undergraduate Student Retail Analysis Competition for site selection and business plan for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory chosen location - Fashion Valley Mall in Mission Valley, San Diego, CA. Top 50 non-Ph.D. engineering program in nation ranked 31st in the nation, and 4th in the CSU. (behind SLO, Pomona, San Jose)Super Eagle 1615 mpg (1st in nation in 2004)In 2006, Cal State L.A.s mechanical engineering team became the first university crew west of the Mississippiand the second overallto achieve successful flight powered by fuel cells. NASA University Research Center Only one in the CSU - NASA $6 million, 5-year grant to establish University Research Center (SPACE) to study aerospace technology and space science enterprises. Only one funded on a CSU campus.

Rehabilitation Services through Charter College of Education - prepares students to work in a variety of occupational settings in which they will advance the independence, integration and full participation of individuals with rehabilitation needs in the workforce and the community.

2+2 Articulation Programs: CSLA does not offer lower division courses for the program, thus students will need to complete the courses at a community college before transferring to CSLA for the Bachelor degree in the program.

Fire Protection Administration and Technology the only one in the state, was designed to meet the needs of various fire services for educational experiences that provide both technical and administrative skills. CC: ELAC, El Camino, Glendale, LA Harbor, LA Valley, Long Beach City, Mt. San Antonio, Pasadena City College, Rio Hondo, Santa Monica College.

Aviation Administration Student receive a BS in Industrial Technology with an option in Aviation Administration. The program provides appropriate training for middle management positions in aviation and prepares students for careers in aerospace, airport, management, airline operations and the military. CC: Cypress, Glendale, Long Beach City, Miramar College, Mt. San Antonio, Orange Coast, San Bernardino, West Los Angeles.

4HIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGEHOW IS COLLEGE DIFFERENT FROM HIGH SCHOOLSTUDYING

High SchoolCollegeStudents may study outside of class as little as 1-2 hours per week, and this may be mostly last-minute test preparation.Students need to study at least 2-3 hours outside of class for each hour in class.Students seldom need to read anything more than once, and sometimes listening in class is enough.Students need to review class notes and text materials regularly. Use time between classes carefully.Expected to read short assignments that are discussed and re-taught, in class.Students are assigned substantial amounts of reading and writing which may not be directly addressed in class, but may be covered on tests.5HIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGEHOW IS COLLEGE DIFFERENT FROM HIGH SCHOOLTESTING

High SchoolCollegeFrequent, covering small amounts of materialTesting is usually infrequent and may be cumulative, covering large amounts of material. A particular course may have only 2 or 3 tests in a quarter.Make-up tests are often available.Make-up tests are seldom an option and may have to be requested.Test dates can be arranged to avoid conflicts with other events.Usually, scheduled tests are without regard to other demands.Frequently conducts review sessions emphasizing important concepts prior to test.Faculty rarely offer review sessions, and when they do, they expect students to come prepared with questions.6HIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGEHOW IS COLLEGE DIFFERENT FROM HIGH SCHOOLGRADES

High SchoolCollegeGiven for most assigned work.May not be provided for all assigned work.Good homework grades may assist in raising overall grade when test grades are low.Tests and papers provide the majority of the grade.Initial test grades, especially when low, may not have adverse effect on grade.Grades on tests and major papers usually provide most of the course grade.Graduation requirements may be met with a grade of D or higher.Requirements may be met only if the students average meets the departmental standards.7WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

8WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

If You Know What It Takes to Succeed in College

You can support your son or daughter to do what it takes to succeed in college.9WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

They Have To Do It

But You Can Encourage and Support Them!

And Everyone needs support.10WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

First, let me emphasize

Your Son or Daughter Possesses or is Capable of Doing Everything Needed to be Successful in College and Graduate.

A Simple, but Not So Simple Truth:They Need Only to Use the Intellect They Possess and Develop, or Further Develop, the Skills and Discipline Needed for College, in Order to Succeed in College.

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First the Basics: Your Son or Daughter Need To:

Know the Graduation RequirementsRead the CatalogTake 101, Soon and SeriouslySee an Advisor RegularlyRead and Keep Everything that is Directed to ThemMonitor Their Own Progress on GET/CAARMeet deadlines, Meet Deadlines, Meet Deadlines

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PrioritizeMake School and Everything Related to School a Priority

Not merely important, but a priority

This means School Gets More Time, Energy and Resources than Most Other Things

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Learn, or Get Better, at Doing Things Now, Rather than Later.

Dont Procrastinate!!

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Putting Things Off Until Later (Especially on the Quarter System) can:

Lead to Missing Deadlines

Having Things Pile Up (All The Things NOT Done in Other Classes)

Doing Poor Quality Work

Anxiety

Feeling Overwhelmed

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Use Time Wisely, Manage it Effectively and Efficiently

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Learn How To Study for College Success:

2-3 Hours of Study for Every Hour in Class Read What is Assigned: Early and More Than Once Learn How to Take Notes Study with Friends Use the Free Services Provided by the Tutoring Center17WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

Use the Free Resources Provided to Learn, or Learn Better, How To Succeed In College

Use them early and Before It is a Crisis

Tutoring is Not Just To Go From Ds to CsBut also to Go from Bs to As!!!!

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The University Tutorial Center Offers Workshops On:

Time Management

Note Taking

Study Skills

Tutoring for 100s for Specific Classes

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The University Writing Center Offers One on One Assistance on Improving Writing Skills and Developing College Level Writing Skills

I will Graduate from college

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They Must Seek Advisement From Professional Staff and Faculty, not just their friends21WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

Develop Relationships and Get Involved Make Friends Study with a Buddy Develop a Support System Join Clubs and Organizations Apply What You Learn in the Classroom in the Community (Community Engagement)22WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

Get to Know Faculty. They can Help:

Learn About Profession, Job Opportunities, Make Connections, Serve as Mentors, Write Letters of Reference23WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

The Family Should Always Think and Act About Graduating as a FACTSet a projected Date for GraduationHave a Plan for Meeting that DateRemind Them How Quickly 4 or 5 Years Goes ByStay MotivatedRemind them That There are Always Small Bumps in the RoadThat You Support ThemHow Proud You are of Them

24WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGESee you at Graduation!!!

25How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in College26How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeMaintaining open and effective communication with your child about everything, including school, is the best way to find out how your child is doing in college.

27How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeOpen and effective communication is the best way to find out how your child is doing in college

Because it is the best way

And

Because the law prohibits you getting information, such as grades, from the University unless it has written consent from your son or daughter.

28How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeThe Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (commonly referred to as FERPA), is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Students have specific, protected rights regarding the release of such records and FERPA requires that institutions adhere strictly to these guidelines.

29How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeIn general, a students prior written consent is required before institutions can legitimately disclose, even to parents, information that includes the following:Social Security numbersStudent identification numberRace, ethnicity, and/or nationalityGenderTranscriptsGrade reports

30How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeSo, once again

Open and effective communication is the best way to find out how your child is doing in collegeBecause it is the best way

And

Because the law prohibits you getting information, such as grades, from the University unless it has written consent from your son or daughter

31How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeIt is important to remember that your child is going through a period in their life (adolescence: 12 to 20 or so years old) that is often characterized by significant physical, emotional, and psychological shifts that can at times be dramatic and result in dramatic changes in behavior

32How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeSometimes dramatic changes in behavior (cont.)During this time they may be more interested in their friends than their family, particularly their parents.It is a time when children typically act more negative and have more conflicts with their parents.It is a time when they are trying to exert their independence and challenge authority, which is often represented by you, their parents.

33How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeSometimes dramatic changes in behavior (cont.)They may want to spend more time alone and with their friends and less time with their families.They and their friends become the center of the world.Adolescence is a period during which they may develop, or at least express ideas that may be different from yours.

34How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeAdolescenceThis major change in their life can be challenging, for them, and for you, under any circumstances, but added to it is the major transition of going from high school to college.

In college they will haveMore choices they can make on their ownA belief that they have more free timeMore independenceLittle or no monitoring compared to high schoolThe potential of less parental involvement

35How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeWork on Maintaining Effective CommunicationBe aware and sensitive to the fact that your child is going through major social and physical changes

Use conversation as an opportunity to express and keep up with their activities and relationships

Stay interested in all aspects of how theyre doing in school!

36How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeSpecific to School: Work on Maintaining Effective CommunicationTalk and ask, in a way that is consistent with how you interact with your childHow are they adjusting to the new environment, the campus?Are they making connections with other students?Whats it like in their classroom?--Whats the professor like, how does the professor conduct the class, is there a lot of reading/papers, are they required to participate in class?

37How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeSpecific to School: Work on Maintaining Effective Communication (cont.)

How will they be graded?

--Quizzes, mid-terms and finals, attendance, participation

Are you taking advantage of services on campus to help you perform at your best?

When will they get grades? What do they mean?

38How to Find Out How Your Child is Doing in CollegeSpecific to School: Work on Maintaining Effective Communication (cont)

Tell them how proud of them you are that they are in college

Tell them that you know that they are making sacrifices by going to college, but what a difference being a college graduate will make in the rest of their lives

Tell them you know they will make it, and you will always support them

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THANK YOU