Back on Track

1. Welcome Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus presents Back on Track Restoring Our GPA Creative Ways to Learn Campus Resources

2. Why? Poor Time Management Lonelinessor Feelings of Isolation Health Issues for Self or Family Member Lack of Motivation Unsure How to Study Unable to Take Useful Notes Unsure How to Prioritize Financial Issues Uncertain of Interests, Skills & Abilities Pressure, Tension, Stress, or Anxiety

3. Starting in Spring 2015 52 Workshops 746 Attendees 76.79% improved GPA within one semester

4. Barriers to Performance • Many life events can get us off track to succeed in college

5. Grade Points A= 4 points B= 3 points C= 2 points D= 1 point F= 0 points Attempted Hours ENGL 1301= 3 hours BIOL 1408 = 4 hours ARTS 2356= 3 hours KINE 1164 = 1 hour SPAN 1411= 4 hours Restoring our GPA Total Grade Points hours x grade points Course grade total points ENGL 1301 A 3 x 4 points = 12 points BIOL 1408 D 4 x 1 point= 4 points ARTS 2356 C 3 x 2 points= 6 points KINE 1164 A 1 x 4 points= 4 points SPAN 1411 F 4 x 0 points= 0 points Total hours= 15total points= 26 points Grade Point Average Total grade points / attempted hours 26/15= 1.733 GPA Total Grade Points hours x grade points Course grade total points ENGL 1301 A 3 x 4 points = 12 points BIOL 1408 B 4 x 3 point= 12 points ARTS 2356 C 3 x 2 points= 6 points KINE 1164 A 1 x 4 points= 4 points SPAN 1411 A 4 x 4 point= 16 points Total hours= 15total points= 50 points Grade Point Average Total grade points / attempted hours 50/15= 3.33 GPA Previously a 1.733 GPA

6. Transfer Center • Transferring CourseworkUtilize the Transfer Center Resources!! • Universities that visit: • UT Arlington • Texas Woman’s Univ. • Tarleton State • Texas Wesleyan • University of North Texas • Services Provided • Application assistance • Degree research • University questions • Scholarships • TCU • SMU • A&M Corpus Christi • Texas Tech • Transfer Academy • College Fairs • Transfer Workshops • Last Thursday

7. Creative Ways to Learn • In this section we will examine: • Learning Styles

8. Group Activity • Get into groups • Brainstorm as many study techniques that you use • Use words or pictures to create list on the flip charts

9. What’s your Style?? Read the statement. Circle the answer that best fits you.

10. Visual Learner • Remembers what they read and write • Enjoys visual projects and presentations • Can remember diagrams, charts, and maps well • Understands information best when they see it

11. Auditory Learner • Remembers what they hear and say • Enjoys classroom and small group discussion • Can remember spoken instructions well • Understands information best when they hear it

12. Kinesthetic Learner • Remembers what they do • Enjoys lessons which involve active participation • Can remember experiences • Understands information best when they use a hands-on approach

13. Studying in Style

14. Campus Resources Read your handouts for all academic resources! And now time for a fun Activity!

15. Quiz Time • I really need help with identifying the functions of the Kidney for my BIOL 2401 course. • Where do I go??? Science Learning Center NHSC 1215 • Help with Science Courses/Tutoring • Professionals on Staff for Assistance

16. Quiz Time • My English instructor handed my paper back with so much of her Red Ink on it that I placed my paper on exhibit in the Art Department • Who could have helped me prevent this disaster?? • Need assistance with studying a foreign language?? Writing Center & Language Acquisition Center NACB 1114 • Free Tutoring • Language Labs • Writing Center

17. We WILLFinish this Race!

18. Kim Eason – Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources Kimberly.eason@tccd.eduRonda Isaacs – Coordinator of Special Services ronda.isaacs@tccd.eduCarey Miller – Academic Advisor & Adjunct Instructor carey.miller@tccd.edu