From an Advisor

 

The majority of new to college students usually come from parents who either have no college education or no more than a community college education. The majority do not know what they want to major them. They know college is different from highschool, but they don't know how. They usually don't have a lot of money for classes, but they are willing to do the best they can and many depend on financial aid. Most will end up in at least one or two developmental courses.

 

 

I hope that helps. What will this course be called? We already have a Learning Frameworks class called HDEV 1300. Is that the one you mean? Is this going to be mandatory in addition to HDEV 0092, which is already mandatory for all new students who do not pass into college level courses?

 

If a student can only afford to take two courses one semester, it sounds like this student may have to do HDEV 0092 and then HDEV 1300 or Learning Frameworks course, unable to take any other course for that first semester. Is this correct? Can you tell me more.

 

This is particularly important to know as an advisor. I imagine my boss knows all about this?

 

 

 

 

From a New Instructor

To me, the new student typically doesn't know how colleges work with the different degree structures or understand what a major or minor is.  The new student doesn't also know how to do career research to help find their job interests in real life beyond college.  The new student also doesn't know things about making decisions regarding expenses during college and how to manage them by making smart decisions with health insurance, car purchases, etc.

It is these things that I have found a need to counsel students on.

From a Committed Advising Administrator

They run the whole gammit. First generation college students to parents & siblings that have all attended ahead of them. 

A high percentage are not anywhere near prepared for college work in regard to their level of learning, study skills, time management skills, and critical thinking skills.

Very diverse cultures and for the most part have been raised in sheltered environments. 

They don't understand how the courses in core tie into their overall college career and life career, even though it is covered in a required online orientation & then again at a registration orientation. 

They need to hear things appx 4 times before it begins to have meaning.

They are more non-traditional students than traditional in that for the most part they all work at least part-time jobs, most full time jobs while trying to attend school and be successful.  Many have home responsibilities as well.

Many more than disclose are on behaviorial modication medication for all sorts of afflections that effect their learning.

I could probably write for another 30 minutes, but this is brushing the surface for my 2 cents worth.

Haiku From a Very Caring Advisor

When I think of the face of our students, there are so many images. We see single parents struggling to improve their situation, who need all the help they can find.
I see returning adults, who are fearful of failure but usually set the bar very high in the classroom.
I see young students out of high school, who can't go to a four year school, although their skills are excellent.
I see young students out of high school, who do not have college level skills but want to complete a degree.
I see young students out of high school, who have no desire to be here, but their parents tell them they must be here and take a full load for insurance purposes.
I see students who are here taking a full load so they are able to receive the maximum financial aid package.
I see students who did not complete high school, but they want to continue their education.
I see students who work full time, have a family , and still manage to do well in the classroom.
I see students who are at a crossroads in their lives and know they don't want to continue in their career path, so they are looking for change or to follow their instinct.

From a Music Instructor

To me, the new student typically doesn't know how colleges work with the different degree structures or understand what a major or minor is.  The new student doesn't also know how to do career research to help find their job interests in real life beyond college.  The new student also doesn't know things about making decisions regarding expenses during college and how to manage them by making smart decisions with health insurance, car purchases, etc.

It is these things that I have found a need to counsel students on.