1. Complete the “Day 1 Checklist” 2. Response 1 (use this as the title your paper)

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6th edition

Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman KravitsCopyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

1. Complete the “Day 1 Checklist”2. Response 1 (use this as the title your paper)

If you were a manager of a small company and could only hire one person, what qualities would you look for? Answer on a piece of paper (can be in list or

bullet-point format). Choose one quality to write on the whiteboard on your way out to 1st break

3. Complete “Interview & Introduction” and be ready with to read 1 question aloud to the class.

Chapter 1Welcome to College: Opening Doors to Success

Teri TossponHeald College, Roseville

Keys to Success, Sixth EditionCarol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits



What makes a good employee

Trustworthy Works

hard/dedicated Attends every day Comes on time Team Player Eager to learn Communicates well Motivated Strong minded

Thinks things through

Educated Leads others Creative Has goals Is nice/considerate Can comply with

rules Time management



Why is college important?

Tells prospective employers you have the ability to start a project and complete it.

Exposes you to basic knowledge in different areas of life so you don't have to relearn everything someone else has already learned.

Gives you a foundation on which to build in order to develop your potential to the fullest.



My Teaching Style



Why it will be “my time”

Focus Watch this video and follow instructions

Invisible Gorilla You are NOT able to multi-task in college

Game: QUICK! As fast as you can,

write your ABC’s and 123’s in 2 rows, writing A then 1, B then 2

Trying to do 2 things? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo





Success 100

College is so much more than just taking classes in your major. You learn to think differently here Analytically Creatively Practically

With every assignment, ask yourself, how can this help me in my future.



Where Are You Now?Where Can College Take You?



How Can Successful Intelligence Help You Achieve Your Goals?

Defining Successful Intelligence

Successful Intelligence is the ability to succeed in life, given one’s personal

goals, within one’s personal environment.

Read the story that begins in italics on the bottom of Page 8.



3 Types of Intelligence Processes

Analytical – the ability to assess, analyze, compare, and evaluate information

Creative – the ability to innovate, shift perspective, or think out-of-the-box

Practical – a knowledge of how to act that is developed by learning from experience; often unspoken information that we gather by observing others and being sensitive to environmental cues.

What are your Intelligence Strengths

- complete the following assessments in your book

Pg 12 Assess Yourself as An Analytical Thinker Pg 18 Assess Yourself as A Creative Thinker Pg 24 Assess Yourself as A Practical Thinker



Practical Intelligence

Is more than just “knowing how to do something”— self-knowledge emotional intelligence social intelligence ability to apply what you have learned

from experience



What Actions Will Prepare You for College Success?

Be Responsible. What does a responsible student do?

Read materials ahead of class. Attend class. Have a positive attitude. Take notes. Complete assignments on schedule. Listen and participate in class discussion. Study for tests. Communicate with instructors and students. Seek help if you need it. Read the syllabus!

SYLLABUSAnd now for something completely different!



Analyze where you are now

Take a moment to answer the questions on page 27

Highlight 2-3 of these to work on specifically this term.

When you are done, turn to page R-23 (at the back) in your planner. Record contact info for at least 3 other students in this class (yes, you need to talk to them to accomplish this).



Five Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity

Honesty – pursuing knowledge and truth in your class work, papers, and teamwork with others

Trust – being true to your word

Fairness – being judged against clear academic standards and defined procedures

Respect – accepting and honoring a wide range of opinions

Responsibility – making choices that will provide you with the best education

Emotional IntelligenceThe ability to perceive, assess, and manage one’s own emotions as well as understand the emotions of others.

Social intelligence Having an understanding of the complexity of social interaction and using that understanding to manage relationships effectively.



How Can The Things You Learn Now Promote Life Success?

Knowledge in nearly every field is doubling every 2 to 3 years.

Technology is changing how you live and work. The global economy is moving from a product and

service base to a knowledge and talent base. Workers are changing jobs and careers more

frequently.SO

Be a lifelong learner and continue to build knowledge and skills so you can improve your life

and career



Thinking Successfully About Beginning College

Analytical thinking – while learning the theory of successful intelligence, consider how it can enable you to reach important goals.

Creative thinking – considering successful intelligence inspires new ideas of what you want out of college.

Practical thinking – examine the building blocks of college success: how to work with academic integrity, fulfill day-to-day responsibilities, and stay motivated!



Egyszer Volt Budán Kutyavásár This unusual Hungarian phrase, translated literally, means

“there was a dog-market in Buda only once.” In modern English, you would interpret this to mean “a favorable opportunity that only comes along once” – something that you should grasp with both hands, lest you regret not taking advantage of it later.

How would you apply this word to your life?

“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.”

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Common Reasons students don’t do well in School

Groups Read the handout Choose 1 from each side Develop a list (on that paper is fine) to

help overcome each problem/obstacle



Who can help you? Scavenger Hunt!

Complete the handout (each person needs one).

You now have until ________ to finish a scavenger hunt. You may leave the room, use the book, use the Heald Catalog, use the Internet!

On the bottom answer of Who Can Help You :Did your group break up or stay together?On a scale from 1(worst) to 10 (best), how well did

you work together?Did your group have a leader? Was that leader you?



Answers: Quick Start To College

1. Your Academic Advisor registers you. View on Myportal. If you don’t like the schedule, change it!

2-3: Varies based on your major (see catalog)4. myportal.heald.edu

(click on Assignments Not Grades)5. Loans= pay ‘em back, Grants = free $,

Scholarships = Free $ (must apply separately usually)

6. Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Important because it is the way you get grant/loan $$ for college



Answers: Who Can Help You

HEALD CARES: http://healdcares.com/ (888) 852-6238

LRC – Room 211, 916-780-4433 (Or -4458, -4438)

Financial Aid

Managing stressFinancial difficultiesFamily and personal conflictsRelationship issuesChildcare and eldercareLegal issuesStaying focused and motivatedSubstance abuseDepression and anxietyLoss and grief issues

http://healdcares.com/



Homework

1. Chapters: read and be ready to discuss/quiz next week.

2. Portfolio 1

3. Planner – Write in it!

4. Paragraph that you turn in

Write down assignments, exams, homework, important dates. Use as a checklist



Peer Study Groups

Math Terminology Anatomy Criminal Justice English Other?

1. Complete the “Day 1 Checklist” 2. Response 1 (use this as the title your paper)

Documents

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