Berea College

What have we talked about? Test Review

Wordles from theSyllabus
Use the 5 Ws to list ways you have utilized these

1. Explore/
2. Expand
3. Evaluate
4. Express

Test 2 Study Guide Review

Advising Checklist for Fall 2011
Advising and Registration
TO DO List:

     Continue to check your EKU email daily!   Your University Email is the official way your Advisor and other campus officials will communicate important information about Advising, Registration, and other important topics.

     Check your Midterm grades You can access your midterm grades through your EKU Direct Account. Once you have logged in, click on Student Services and Financial Aid and then on Student Records. 
If you are struggling in any of your courses, meet with your instructor to explore options to improve your grade in the course.
If you decide to withdraw from any courses, keep in mind that October 28, 2011 is the last day to withdraw from a full-semester course.  This process involves filling out a form and obtaining the instructors permission (and signature) to drop a class.  Keep in mind that this process takes time, so if you are thinking about withdrawing from a class, now would be the time to have a discussion with your advisor and your professor about that.

     Ensure you are maintaining “Satisfactory Academic Progress”   EKU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy may apply to you if you drop a class (which can affect Financial Aid).  Here is the link for more information on this topic: http://finaid.eku.edu/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap

     Check to ensure you don’t have any Holds on your record which would prevent or delay your Spring registration You can view any hold through your EKU Direct under Student Services and then View Holds.  You will want to take care of any holds PRIOR to your registration date by calling the office that has placed the hold on your account.  See your advisor if you have questions about this.

     Make sure you know when your Registration block opens (the time you are able to register for your classes The chart posted in the included link indicates the dates that students can begin registering for classes for the Spring 2012 term.http://colonelscompass.eku.edu/registration-advising-dates  The dates are based on the number of credit hours you have earned.

     Make an appointment with your Academic Advisor (a walk in may not be easy to get, so schedule a time to meet) To find out who your advisor is, check your EKU DegreeWorks to see who is listed as your advisor.  To access your Degreeworks- you will first need to log onto EKU Direct and then click on the link for Degree Works.  Students should go to Student Services & Financial Aid ► Student Records ► DegreeWorks.  This page gives information/tutorial on how to read and interpret your DegreeWorks:  http://registrar.eku.edu/degreeworks

     Check the Online Schedule Book to determine which classes you will take for the Spring.   The course list will become available on October 31^st. The online schedule book, which indicates the course offerings, days, and times will be posted by Oct. 31^st.  You can access the schedule book from your EKUDirect. 

     Get a copy of the Undergraduate Catalog at the University Bookstore Your “catalog year” is based upon the year that you entered EKU.  Therefore, the current University Undergraduate Catalog is like your contract with the University.  Changes may occur to your program of study, however you will be responsible for the Catalog year that you came in with- so get a copy and keep it. 

     Get familiar with how your GPA is calculated and determine what it would be if your Midterm grades were your Final grades
While midterm grades are not always based on many assignments, it is wise to have a pulse on how you are doing and what you may expect as we continue toward finals.  Here is a link to the EKU GPA calculator to assist you. http://advising.eku.edu/gpacalculator
Keep in mind you need at least a 2.0 to remain in Good Academic Standing, dropping below a 2.0 will put you on Academic Probation which could lead to Academic Suspension in future terms.  Please refer to the University Catalog (p. 39) to learn more about the Academic Standards.

     Come to your appointment prepared
Create a list of the classes you plan to take, review your DegreeWorks and come with questions for your advisor.  Be on time and make sure you keep your appointment.  If you can’t make it, call and reschedule.  The last day for you to register will be Nov. 22^nd, so don’t wait to the last minute!

     Set up/create a 4 year academic plan in your DegreeWorks Planner.  
See your advisor for assistance with this, or review online tutorial http://registrar.eku.edu/degreeworks-video-tutorials

     Consider your Choice of Major
Not sure about your Major or thinking of changing it?  Consider talking to your advisor, Career Services or for signing up for the 1 credit Career Seminar- see your Advisor for more details

EKU Today Calendar

EKU Today Calendar

Critical Thinking Quiz

Thinking Skills Checklist/  quizlet.com 


Thinking skills/ Relevance  Does your dog bite?

Notes for Test Wednesday Sept 28th

Complete the DWYA

Do What You Are

Go to this site

Register for survey

Post your profile in journal

example INFJ

Connections/Connected

How are you connected?
On your card list five ways you are connected.

Schedule for Week of Sept 19-23

1. Wednesday Sept 21, Meet in Crabbe Library for research skills. Room _204D____ 2nd floor
2. Friday September 23   Meet at Common Knowledge  . Degree Works/ Colonel compass/ tutor/Gurus/ 
3. 
   

Learning Styles Inventory
link to test you need to take



What is your style?


Auditory Listen/Read


Visual See


Kinesthetic Touch 


Tactile /connections/emotional/physical


/ KVAT

Hometown Newspapers

http://quizlet.com/_3rlqq


EKU TEXTBOOK TERMS

Icebreaker Activity Changsha China Classroom

First Day of Class Think in Small Bites

Three to six word bites.
Headlines


ABC MY Three Words  "You Can't Hold the hand of a Rock and Roll Man"
My Morning Scene

All Your Famous Friends

New Student Days 2011

New Student Days 2011

DWYA

Do What You Are

Instructions for DWYA

Text Book Sections

1. Explore
2. Evaluate
3. Expand
4. Express