8 New Student Orientation Packet

Macomb Community College

New Student Orientation Packet

Macomb

Community College

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Index Welcome and Booklet Purpose/Statement..............................1 Getting Started Steps....................................................................2 Educational Goals: Types of Degrees........................................3 Educational Goals: Educational Ladder....................................4 Counseling & Advising..................................................................5 Career Resource Lab......................................................................6 Life Career Development..............................................................7 Campus Resources..........................................................................8 Learning Center............................................................................ 10 Student Club, Organizations & Athletics...............................11 Service Learning........................................................................... 12 Catalog, Rights and Responsibilities...................................... 13 Health Occupations..................................................................... 14 WebAdvisor.................................................................................... 15 Grades and Grading Policy........................................................ 17 Being Successful in College...................................................... 18 Schedule Example........................................................................ 19 Trial Schedule Worksheet.......................................................... 20 Guidelines for Interpreting Assessment................................ 21 My Course Planning Worksheet.............................................. 22 South Campus Map..................................................................... 23 Center Campus Map................................................................... 24 Your Semester Checklist............................................................ 25 Notes.................................................................................... 26 & 27

Revised 7/07

Welcome We would like to take a moment to welcome you to Macomb Community College! College can be a rewarding experience, and orientation is an important step in becoming an informed student. Your learning experience is about to begin as we introduce you to a new vocabulary, the college vocabulary. Some of the items that you will become acquainted with include: types of degrees, campus resources, the importance of the catalog and the schedule of classes, and much more. Students attend Macomb for many reasons, and this makes each student unique. The staff of the Career and Academic Counseling department looks forward to helping you achieve your goals and academic success!

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Sincerely,



The Counselors and Academic Advisors of Macomb Community College

Being Successful at

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Admissions

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Financial Aid Step Step

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Placement Testing

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New Student Orientation/ Course Planning Session Step

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Register for Classes Step

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Pay Tuition and Fees Other things to consider •

Tuition & fees • Books

Steps for new students

• Complete an Application for Admission and submit to the Enrollment Office in G Building at South or Center Campus. • (Optional) Submit transcripts from all colleges previously attended. • (Optional) Attend a “Getting Started at Macomb” workshop. • For questions regarding the admissions process, please visit www.macomb.edu/Enroll This step may be optional • Students are encouraged to file for financial aid to help with educational expenses. • The College participates in a variety of financial aid programs including scholarships, grants, loans, and employment opportunities. • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This can be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information regarding the application process and eligibility requirements or visit www.macomb.edu/Financial Aid • Most new students to Macomb will be required to complete placement testing in Mathematics, Reading and English (writing). • Results will be utilized to recommend courses appropriate for the student’s skill level. • Students are encouraged to do some preparation prior to testing. • The Counseling & Advising Center can provide sample test questions and links to Internet practice tests. • Some students may be exempt­­—please consult the Schedule of Classes. Testing will take approximately two and one-half hours. • www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html • Following placement testing, complete New Student Orientation. To complete orientation online visit www.macomb.edu/ Counsel Advising/CoursePlanning.asp or sign-up for an on-campus session in the Counseling & Academic Advising Office. • To take advantage of New-Student Orientation On-line you must have a minimum reading placement score of 68 or higher for the Compass Test or 38 or higher on the Asset Test. Otherwise, sign-up for an on-campus orientation session. • A list of orientation sessions for students with special needs or for those who do not meet the minimum Compass scores standards required to complete the New Student Orientation On-line can be obtained in the Counseling & Academic Advising Office or the Special Services Office. • If you complete New Student Orientation On-Line, the college will be notified and your student record will be marked as orientation complete. • Once you have completed orientation, you will need to attend a Course Planning Session. During Course Planning professional staff will help you become familiar with the college, interpret your placement testing scores, discuss the registration process, and assist with the selection of courses for the first semester. • Please consult the Schedule of Classes for additional information. • Following orientation, students are ready to register for classes. • Students can register on-line by using Web-Reg at our website at www.macomb.edu/WebAdvisor or on the phone using Tel-Reg at 586.445.7373. • These registration options allow students to add or drop courses, obtain account balances, and pay for classes using a credit card. • On-campus Registration allows registration in person and is only offered a few days before the beginning of classes each term. • Your tuition and fees can be paid at the time of registration or by the payment due date. • We accept cash, checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover in person and MasterCard, Visa, and Discover on WebReg and Tel-Reg. • Cashier’s offices are located in G building at both South and Center Campus. Drop boxes are located at the Cashier’s offices during regular business hours. • External drop boxes are available 24/7—outside G Building at Center Campus and outside C Building at South Campus (checks or money orders only). • To use financial aid for tuition and fees, you need a complete and awarded financial aid file. • Please pay particular attention to the due date for tuition and fees. • Failure to pay by the established date will result in all classes being dropped, and you will have to register again. • Books, supplies and other materials can be purchased through the bookstore or online. Please bring a printout of your class schedule at the time of purchase. Be certain to retain purchase receipts in the event items need to be exchanged or returned.

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Educational Goals & Associate’s Degrees Educational Goals

Associate’s Degrees Offered at Macomb General requirements for • Associate of Arts, • Associate of Science, • Associate of Applied Science, • Associate of Baccalaureate Studies, and • Associate of Business Administration Degrees A. Minimum of 62 semester hours of credit. B. Minimum grade point average of 2.0. C. Minimum of 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb. D. Attendance at Macomb during the semester in which degree requirements are completed. E. Completion of required Arts and Sciences courses. F. For the Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Baccalaureate Studies, and the Associate of Business Administration degrees, completion of required career courses as specified in individual program descriptions. G. For the Associate of Baccalaureate Studies degree, a grade point average higher than 2.0 maybe required, as specified in the Articulated Transfer Plan.



Uniform requirements for the Associate of General Studies Degree: • Minimum of 62 credit hours. • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. • Minimum of 15 credits earned at Macomb. • Attendance at Macomb during the semester in which degree requirements are completed.

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Educational Goals & Educational Ladder Educational Goals

Educational Ladder As a student at Macomb Community College, you have many choices. Your educational path may include the attainment of a certificate or degree from Macomb or preparation for transfer to another college or university. Five major academic credentials are illustrated below on the Educational Ladder. Doctoral Degree Add’ 30-40 Semester Hours

Master’s Degree Add’ 30-40 Semester Hours

Bachelor’s Degree Add’ 60-70 Semester Hours

Associate of Baccalaureate Studies 62 Semester hours min. Transferability of coursework through unique agreements with select four-year schools.

Certificate of General Studies

Associate of Business Administration

62 Semester hours min. Transferability of coursework depends on requirements of the senior institution.

Certificate of General Studies

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of General Studies

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Transfer Planned Program

62 Semester hours min. Transferability of coursework depends on requirements of the senior institution.

62 Semester hours min. Transferability of coursework depends on requirements of the senior institution.

62 Semester hours min. Transferability of coursework depends on requirements of the senior institution.

62 Semester hours min. Transferability of coursework depends on requirements of the senior institution.

No minimum semester hours. Courses vary with program.

Certificate in a Career Program

Certificate of General Studies

Certificate of General Studies

Certificate of General Studies

So what can you complete at Macomb? And what can you start at Macomb and complete elsewhere?

Doctoral Degree Master’s Degree

Professional graduate programs offered at Macomb’s universities. Master’s degrees offered at Macomb’s University Center.

Bachelor’s Degree

Start the transfer requirements at Macomb, Attend Macomb’s University Center or transfer to a 4-year college.

Associate’s Degree

May be earned at Macomb.

Certificate

May be earned at Macomb.

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Counseling & Advising T here is a difference between counseling & advising Counselor

Advisor

A counselor is a service faculty member licensed by the State of Michigan to practice as a licensed professional counselor (LPC), who has been trained in counseling to work with students individually and in groups. Counselors help students with decisions that facilitate their academic, career and personal growth. Counselors also teach Life/Career Development Courses, including Career Exploration and Strategies for College Success. Counselors can also work with faculty and staff as consultants and trainers in many areas including, but not limited to course transferability, needs of the returning adult student, learning styles in the classroom, communication skills, etc. Initial consultation with a counselor may be by appointment or on a walk-in basis within specified hours. Service is also provided through workshops and seminars.

An advisor is a faculty member who has been trained to assist students with academic information. Advisors are available on a walk-in basis.

Counselors Help With: • Making decisions about educational and career goals • Planning realistic steps to achieve stated goals • Assisting students to identify priorities and help balance their roles of student, parent, spouse and/or employee • Interpreting inventories and assisting students relate the results to their educational, career and daily lives • Managing stress and anxiety • Developing strategies for solving problems interfering with a student’s academic success and/or college persistence • Coping with, and adjustment to, college and life pressure • Learning skills that optimize the student’s academic and personal effectiveness • Course selection for the first semester of all students new to Macomb • Course selection for students who have not yet made an educational decision • Course selection for students intending to transfer, but who have not yet made a university/college decision 5

Advisors Help With: • General information about admission, placement testing, courses of study available at Macomb and registration procedures • Information on Macomb graduation requirements • Interpretation of placement scores • Transfer information for those students decided upon their major and transfer institution • Explaining and interpreting Macomb’s catalog and schedule of classes • Macomb Program information for those students decided on their certificate or associate’s degree program • Interpreting college policies, procedures, and student rights and responsibilities • Referring students to appropriate college resources (Learning Center, Financial Aid, Library, etc.) for assistance

Career Resource Labs

Career Resource Labs Drop by to... • Actively explore the World of Work • Experience computer-assisted career development • Research college information and catalogs • Learn the latest job trends– What’s hot! What’s not! • Research future work • Review career books, files, magazines, multimedia and videos • Find online career information

South Campus—S-147—586.445.7321 Center Campus—G-102—586.445.7321 Hours: Monday & Tuesday—8:00 am through 7:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday—8:00 am through 4:30 pm Visit the Career Resource Lab on the web at: www.macomb.edu/crl 6

Life Career Development Life Career Development Undecided about a Career? Try Career Exploration LIFE 1000 LIFE 1000: Career Exploration Introduction to career exploration and decision making. This course is designed for undecided students to aid them in making satisfactory career choices. Students who complete this course will have achieved the following skills: Students will develop an awareness of their personal skills, interests, values, aptitudes and personality and be able to relate this information to career/job choices. Students will gain an awareness of career choices and the job market and an awareness of employability skills. Students will learn methods used in exploring careers, off campus and community resources that are available and will complete at least one career exploration. Students will be taught at least one decision making model and will complete at least one tentative career decision. Students will develop long and short term goals which may be used in implementing their career decision. Career planning may involve selection of a college major, selection of college courses, selection of a job or any/all of the above. (3 contact hrs.)

Want to become a more successful college student? Try College Success Strategies LIFE 1100 LIFE 1100: Strategies for College Success An experiential course which enhances the understanding of techniques utilized by successful college students. Activities are designed to increase competency in those techniques. Topics include but are not limited to: expectations of college professors, characteristics of successful college students, time management, stress management, and the challenges of combining academic, career, and personal responsibilities. Analysis of personal learning style as suggested by personality type inventories will be conducted. Academic testing and written assignments will be required (3 contact hrs.).

Students in Life Career Development 1000 courses may supplement their coursework with individual career counseling with their counselor in the Career and Academic Counseling Offices: South Campus: Building H, Room 316 Phone 586.445.7211

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Center Campus: Building G, Room 132 586.286.2228

Campus Resources Bookstore Phone.......South Campus, K-Building..........586.445.7385............................Center Campus, P-Building.......... 586.286.2093 Purchase textbooks, course materials, software, supplies, sportswear, etc.

Career Resource Lab Phone.......South Campus, S-147......... 586.445.7321....................................Center Campus, G-102......... 586.445.7321 Learn about careers, salaries, colleges and universities, career inventories, etc.

Computing Services Phone.......South Campus, J-127.......... 586.445.7617....................................Center Campus, E-102......... 586.286.2267 Open computer labs for student use. Be sure to get your student access card.

Work-Base Learning Phone.......Industrial Co-op, South Campus, S-147......... 586.445.7321 Phone.......Center Campus, A-111......... 586.286.2134 On-the-job training experience. Explore and clarify a career area .

Counseling and Academic Advising Phone.......South Campus, H-316......... 586.445.7211.....................................Center Campus, G-132......... 586.286.2228 Program and course planning, career counseling, student program plans, career workshop; Selective Admission program workshops etc.

Enrollment Phone.......South Campus, G-Building..........586.445.7225...........................Center Campus, G-120........... 586.286.2215 Withdrawal, change of address, change of major, degree application, transcript request, etc.

Career Services Phone.......South Campus, S-147......... 586.445.7321....................................Center Campus, G-102......... 586.445.7321 Job opportunities, resume and job search, assistance, job fairs, InterfaseCS, employer research, employment related publications, internet access, on-campus interviewing, etc. You can also access additional information in Macomb’s Catalog and on our website at www.macomb.edu>currentstudent.

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Campus Resources (continued) Financial Aid & Scholarships Phone.......South Campus, H-305.......... 586.445.7228.....................................Center Campus, G-127.......... 586.286.2179 Grants, scholarships, loans, college work study, instructions and deadlines for filing required paperwork.

WebAdvisor (Internet) Access unofficial transcripts, graduation requirements, transfer information, placement test scores, open and closed classes and other Macomb information.

Learning Center Phone.......South Campus, J-Building...........586.445.7400............................Center Campus, C-116.......... 586.286.2203 Group study, Math lab, tutoring, CLEP, credit for prior learning, etc.

Library Phone.......South Campus, J-Building...........586.445.7401............................Center Campus, C-Building......... 586.286.2104 Search the internet for magazine, journal and newspaper articles. Learn how to do library research, check out the collections of reference materials, periodicals, videotapes, best-sellers and more.

Public Safety/Campus Police Phone.......South Campus, C-116.......... 586.445.7135....................................Center Campus, I-Building..........586.286.2123 Report incidents of security or safety, including vehicle accidents, injuries and suspicious activities. Also, lost & found, Material Data Safety Sheets and crime prevention services.

Special Services Phone.......South Campus, H-320......... 586.445.7420....................................Center Campus, G-131......... 586.286.2237 Support services for students with learning, physical and other disabilities .

Student Activities Phone.......South Campus, K-251......... 586.445.7446....................................Center Campus, P-127......... 586.286.2242 Student clubs, volunteerism, service learning, etc. . You can also access additional information in Macomb’s Catalog and on our website at www.macomb.edu>currentstudent.

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Learning Centers Testing Services

Supplemental Learning

Photo ID is required for all tests. Check with testing center for hours and procedures.

The Learning Centers have many resources available to further enhance your knowledge and understanding of course material and study skills.

• Placement Testing   • Compass Test    • ASSET Test   • HESI Test for Nursing Selective Admissions

•Walk-in Testing   • Chemistry 1170 Placement   • Foreign Language   • Make-up Examinations • Credit Test Programs There is a fee for the following exams. These exams are by appointment at the South Campus Testing Center. Please contact the Testing Center at South Campus to make arrangements. 586.445.7215. • Clep (College Level Examination Program) Students may receive credit by passing exams that measure knowledge in various subject and general course areas. Registration forms, test dates, additional information, and study materials are available at the front desk. • Departmental Credit-by-Examination* • Applied Technology • Automotive Technology • Climate Control Technology • Design Technology

• Mechanical Technology • General Business • Graphic & Commercial Art • Physical Education

*This list is subject to change. • Proctored Examination Individuals or outside institutions wishing to have exams administered by a proctor can contact either campus for more information.

Tutoring/Group Study The Learning Centers promote group study and provide active study areas. Accommodations for special needs students are arranged with counselor referral. Tutor-led study groups and self-directed study groups are provided in designated courses such as: • Accounting • English as a Second Language • Computer Information Technology • Foreign Languages • Math • Science • Social Sciences • Writing • and many others

• Student Success Seminars • Audiotapes • Videotapes • Science Aides • Models • Slides • Student Solution Manuals • Study Guides • Reference Materials • Microscopes

Student Success Seminars Student Success Seminars offer students an opportunity to learn strategies that will enhance their ability to succeed in college. The seminars are one hour long and cover a variety of topics including learning styles, test anxiety, how to read a textbook, and how to memorize information. These seminars are FREE. You can pick up a complete schedule of topics and times at the Learning Centers or on the Learning Center’s web page.

Writing Tutors Writing Tutors assist students who are writing papers for Macomb Classes. Sessions are by appointment. Your appointment can be made by visiting or calling the Learning Center at either campus. Students need to come to sessions prepared. Bring the following materials with you: a copy of your assignment and a rough draft. Make your appointment early as slots for writing tutors fill quickly. E-tutoring for writing will be available on a limited basis for students who cannot come to campus. If you would like to use this service go to: http:// www.macomb.edu/LearningCenter/WTOnline.asp and follow the instructions.

Credit for Prior Learning Macomb Community College offers students an opportunity to receive credit for experiential-based learning. A student portfolio packet describing the process is available at the Learning Centers on both campuses.

Learning Center Computer Labs The computer labs in the Learning Centers are for students needing to use computers for homework or to increase skills in an area. Recreational use of the Internet is available on library computers.

Software includes: • Microsoft Office • Specific software to support instruction such as nursing, foreign languages • Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing • APA documents PLATO: aids in reading, writing, vocabulary, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Times and days of regular study sessions are posted in the Learning Centers and on the Learning Center Website. www.macomb.edu/LearningCenter

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Student Clubs , Organizations and Athletics Why get involved on campus? Reasons for getting involved on campus are endless. Some do it to meet new people. Some do it to gain a sense of accomplishment, while others do it to prepare for their career goals. But for whatever reasons they get involved, the opportunities to learn and develop important life skills are endless. No matter what your age, involvement on campus will also sharpen your time management , organizational and leadership skills. Campus involvement will not only help you prepare for your first job, or transferring to a four year institution, or your new career, but will continue to benefit you throughout your life.

How do I get involved? Stop by the Office of Student Activities: South Campus, K-251..........586.445.7446 or Center Campus, P-127........586.286.2242 Ask for information on the Student Clubs and Organizations available at Macomb. You can fill out an interest form in the office and we will make sure the Student Club receives your information. You can also check for upcoming events and meetings of the Student Organizations. • Attend the programs sponsored on campus by organizations and Co-Curricular Services. This is a great way to meet people and join a student group. • Pick up and read the Student Lifeline. It will provide valuable information on student clubs and activities on campus. • Watch bulletin boards for flyers and posters on student club meetings and programs.

Macomb College Athletics Macomb College has been competing in inter-collegiate sports for over 40 years in the following 8 varsity sports: Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Men’s Baseball, Women’s Softball, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country & Track, and Men’s Soccer. During that tenure, Macomb’s athletes have achieved 5 National Championships, 33 Regional titles, 32 State Titles, 36 Conference Titles and a level of prestige matched only by the pride in which they play every game. Fans in attendance at each of the Monarch home games have the opportunity to win exciting prizes, sit in Macomb’s “Best Seat in the House” and cheer the team on as they battle against colleges from all over the nation! Macomb students are now also invited to participate in intramurals with their choice of either co-ed basketball or co-ed volleyball. All athletic home games and intramurals take place at the Sports & Expo Center (P–Building) on South Campus in Warren. For more information on upcoming games, statistics, merchandise or intramurals please visit www.macomb.edu/athletics or call the Sports & Expo Center information desk at 586.445.7512.

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Center for Service Learning & Volunteerism Expand Your World The Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism (CSLV) is a program designed to benefit the community. It may be as involved as wiring an elderly couple’s Appalachian home during spring break or as simple as serving soup at a local homeless shelter on Saturday morning. The ways you can expand your world through service to others are endless, and so are the rewards. Built into each project is time for reflection—giving volunteers a chance to discuss what they have seen, heard, felt and learned.

Unequaled Opportunities At Macomb, Service Learning is open to student/alumni and their families and friends. A service opportunities board in CSLV’s campus offices provides leads, but ideas and suggestions for service projects are always welcomed and encouraged. Some of the different aspects of Service Learning include: • Organizational Service Learning • Curriculum Service Learning • Alternative Break Experiences • Institutional Service Learning If you are interested in finding out more about Macomb Community College Center for Service Learning, please call: South Campus, K-251..................586.445.7009 (main office) or Center Campus, K-135.........586.286.2242

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Macomb Community College Catalog

To view or print click here: www.macomb.edu/catalog/mcccatalog2007-08.pdf

Handbook on Rights & Responsibilities

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Health Occupations at Macomb Community College Would a career in any of the following Health Programs interest you? v v v v v v v

Health Information Technology Nursing Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapy Assistant Respiratory Therapy Surgical Technology Veterinary Technology

These programs have additional requirements and specific deadlines for admission! Our Counseling Offices regularly conduct Selective Admission Workshops that will provide you with the following information:

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Program Descriptions Application Packet and Deadlines GPA and Testing Information Ranking Procedures

To obtain further information on the dates and times for the Selective Admission Workshops, please contact the Center Campus Counseling Department at 586.286.2228, or South Campus Counseling Department at 586.445.7211.

Information and Selective Admission packets are also available on the Macomb website at www.macomb.edu/admit/selectiveadmissions.

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WebAdvisor General Information WebAdvisor is available Monday through Sunday, from 6:00 AM (EST) to 3:00 AM (EST). However, there are times when the system is unavailable due to required maintenance. WebAdvisor maintains your session for 5 minutes. If there is no activity in WebAdvisor using your account for a period of time longer than 5 minutes, your session will automatically timeout. Help screens are available for many of the screens. Click on the “Help” link close to the top corner of the screen for screen information and instructions.

Login Procedures Each time you access WebAdvisor, you will need your login. Your login is your User ID and Password. What is my User ID (User name)? Your User ID is assigned to you by Macomb Community College and is usually your last name followed by your first initial and may also include a number at the end. • If you are a current or former student and do not have or cannot remember your User Name from the student menu of WebAdvisor, click on the “What is my User ID?” link. Enter your last name and either your Social Security Number or your Macomb ID. • If you are newly admitted to Macomb Community College, allow 24 hours after you submitted your Application for Admission to Macomb before accessing WebAdvisor. From the student menu of WebAdvisor, click on “What is my User ID?”. Enter your last name and either your Social Security Number or your Macomb ID. NOTE: Your User ID cannot be changed.

Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is WebAdvisor? WebAdvisor is a secure Web interface that allows applicants, students, and faculty to access personal and college related information. • It allows Applicants to access information, such as assessment, financial aid, and open classes. • It allows Students to register for classes and access information, such as, assessment, grades, schedules, account balance, transcripts, and open classes. • It allows Faculty members to view their class rosters, enter grades, search for open classes, view their scheduled classes, and view their students’ college related information.

2. Which browsers can I use with WebAdvisor? WebAdvisor will operate effectively with the Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers on PCs or Macintoshes. For best results the browsers should be Release 4.x level or later. While Internet Explorer Release 4.x functions satisfactorily on Macintosh platforms, you will achieve a more aesthetic appearance with Release 5. WebAdvisor has been installed on other platforms, such as X Windows, but it has not been rigorously tested on these platforms and the results may be problematical. For Microsoft users, it is best to view WebAdvisor using the most current version of Internet Explorer.

3. How do I print a form using my browser? For PC Users - You can print a form by clicking the Print icon on the Toolbar of your browser. Alternately, you can click File, and then click Print in the dropdown menu. Then click OK in the displayed Print dialog box. The document will be printed on the printer indicated in the text field Name in the Print dialog box. You can change the destination printer by selecting another printer in the Name drop-down list box and then click OK. Some of the forms will be more legible if you print them using Landscape mode. 15

WebAdvisor (continued) To print a form in Landscape mode, click File, then click Print, and then click Properties in the Printer dialog box. A Document Properties dialog box will appear. Click the Page Setup tab and then the Landscape radio button in the Orientation section of the dialog box. Click OK to set the Landscape mode and OK once more to cause the form to print. After the form has printed you might want to reset your system back to Portrait mode by following the same procedure you used to set Landscape mode. For Macintosh Users - You can print a form by clicking the Print icon on the Toolbar of your browser and then click Print in the pop-up dialog box. Alternately, you can click File, and then click Print in the pop-up dialog box. The document will be printed on the printer indicated at the top of the pop-up dialog box. You can change the destination printer by clicking on the Apple icon in the upper left-hand corner of the window and then clicking Chooser in the drop-down menu. The Chooser dialog box will display a graphic of all the printers set up for your Macintosh. Select the new printer by clicking on the appropriate icon and then close the dialog box by clicking the upper left corner of the box. Some of the forms will be more legible if you print them using Landscape mode. To print a form in Landscape mode, click File and then Page Setup in the drop-down menu. Click the Orientation icon to change the printer setting from Portrait to Landscape mode. The accompanying graphic will illustrate that you made the change. Click OK to enable the setting and print the form using the instructions presented previously.

4. Does WebAdvisor leave a “”cookie”” on my desktop to support its navigation? WebAdvisor puts a session cookie on your desktop when you log into the system. When you close your browser, the cookie is erased.

5. I am getting slow response to my WebAdvisor queries. What is the problem? There are a number of conditions that might affect your response time in WebAdvisor. Often an increase in the response time is related to traffic over the communication lines. Depending upon your location, WebAdvisor uses your campus Intranet, the Internet or both. The number of users on any portion of those systems will often slow the response time for everyone. Downloading large files via your institution’s communications lines will drastically increase response time for all other users on the system. High levels of WebAdvisor use by other members of Macomb Community College also affect your response time. This is caused not only by increased user traffic, but also by the additional processing required of the institution’s host machine to respond to WebAdvisor queries. An example of a high-use time period would be during Macomb Community College’s Web registration period. You may also experience slower performance during peak usage periods from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You should notify the Office of Enrollment if you continue to experience poor performance during non-peak usage periods.

6. Where can I find the class Web Code for Express Registration? When using Express Registration, you will need to know the following information in order to enter a course. Example: ENGL-1180-C1601 (2818) Communication I 2003FA Synonym (Web Code) = 2818 Subject = ENGL Course Number = 1180 Section = C1601 Term = 2003FA

7. What are the translations of the Loc (Location) codes? CPA = College Park Annex CTR = Center Campus FRA = Fraser Campus FTC = Fire Training Center HRC = HR Service Center HYB=Hybrid-Class meets Online and on-campus MTC = M-Tec Building NGC = Northwest Gateway Center OFF = Offsite Location SOU = South Campus UCP = University Place VIR = Virtual/Online For additional information on class locations, check Macomb’s Schedule of Classes or Website (www. macomb.edu)

8. What are the translation of the class information codes? LEC = Lecture LAB = Laboratory VIR = Virtual (Online) TBA = To Be Announced 16 16

Grades & Grading Policy Grades

Grading Policy Beginning with Summer Semester 2003, grades will no longer be mailed since students can access their grades on WebAdvisor, by telephone (586.445.7373), or by requesting a transcript on WebAdvisor or submitting a written request to the Enrollment Office. Grades should be available approximately one week after the class ends. The grading information includes current semester courses, grades, credit hours and GPA. The total credit hours and cumulative grade point are also reported. The following grades and honor points are used:

Grade

Honor Point Value



A

4.0



A-

3.7



B+

3.3



B

3.0



B-

2.7



C+

2.3



C

2.0



C-

1.7



D+

1.3



D

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D-

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P/F

Pass/Fail*

A Pass/Fail grade may be given for a specific course based on the recommendation of the faculty in the discipline, a supporting rationale, and with the approval of the Provost. In addition to the grading system, the following symbols may appear on a student grade report:

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Symbol

Interpretation



AD

Audit-No credit



CR

Credit only



GD

Grade delayed



H

Grade not posted



I

Incomplete



IP

In progress



N

No credit



R

Repeat



W

Withdrawal-No credit

Being Successful in College Some common mistakes to avoid... Did you know there was a secret of getting through college? Though brain power is certainly important, even more important is will power and time management. You will be a success in college if you recognize your college education as an investment and resolve to protect that investment of time and money. If you want to be a success, always remember:

Mistake No.1: Going to Class unprepared If you haven’t read the material, you won’t be able to integrate the lecture material with what you already know from reading. You will spend the whole class to keep up with the instructor. Get familiar with the material which will be discussed in class so you will be able to appreciate the instructor’s lecture.

Mistake No. 7: Underestimating the importance of listening Often we can become distracted by some mannerism of the instructor, by the instructor’s clothing, or the instructor’s personality. This distraction will cut down on your listening efficiency, and most of your classes will be 50% listening. If you feel you are not a good listener, visit the Counseling office or the Learning Center for help.

Mistake No. 8: Forgetting to review (or rewrite) and organize your lecture notes after class Take advantage of your organizational skills when the material is freshest in your mind. Use the study hour to help organize your information.

Mistake No. 9: Underlining or highlighting too many sentences when reading

Mistake No. 2: Reading chapters cold Don’t just pick up your textbook and start reading a chapter. First, survey the chapter for five minutes to get the basic ideas and to already have questions in mind when you read. If the chapter has questions at the end, read those first. This quick survey will get you involved in the reading and will help you remember what you have read.

Mistake No. 3: Missing study opportunities Always try to schedule some study time between your classes. This will allow you to review your notes and to note any confusing areas immediately. Often, many short periods of scattered study are better than one long concentrated period. It’s like any other knowledge, the more you use (or do) something, the better you are at it. The shorter hours keep your mind fresh...and besides, one hour that you spend studying during the day means one less hour you have to spend at night.

Mistake No. 4: Always being a “nice guy”!

Never underline until you have read the whole chapter. A common mistake is to underline as you go along. If you do this, everything will seem important. Wait until you have finished your reading and get the “big picture”. Then go back and underline only what is very important.

Mistake No. 10: Forgetting to review each day You should spend at least five to ten minutes each day reviewing each class. You should also spend at least an hour reviewing the previous week’s work and information. If you keep to this study schedule, you should be able to stay “on top” of your work and your assignments. Studying the class material is of utmost importance if you want to succeed in college. But don’t forget to study your professors, too. No two professors are alike. You should get to know their style, their preferences and their idiosyncrasies, if possible. It helps to know if a professor is a stickler for promptness before handing in a paper late. Get to know the attendance policy and study the syllabus.

Don’t be swayed by someone saying, “Come on, you don’t need to study today, let’s go see a movie,” you’ve got to be able to say, “Not tonight, tomorrow maybe.” Stick to what you know is a good study schedule for you and don’t let anyone throw you off.

Mistake No. 5: Cramming for a test Repetition and understanding are at the heart of learning. If we know this to be true, then cramming is an illogical approach to performing well. Keep up on your daily class assignments. There is no substitute for daily review and preparation.

Mistake No. 6: Failing to get help quickly Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to go for help if you are having difficulty understanding a subject. Sometimes we don’t get help because we don’t want to seem ignorant, but think about it, the sooner you get help, the better you will perform. Consult your instructor for ideas about how you can get help, or visit the Learning Center in order to participate in one of the many study groups which help students succeed in classes.

Be among the college students who achieve their goal!

Do what other successful students do: 1. Set goals you can reach 2. Schedule regular study time 3. Communicate with your instructor 4. Ask questions 5. Take notes in class 6. Read assignments before listening to lectures 7. Make notes to help remember what you have read. 8. Make use of the Learning Center and the Library 9. Study in groups 10. Get to know and then use the campus 18

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Meet with an Advisor or Counselor...see page 5 for description This is very important! Review your current classes and discuss your options for the following semester. This is recommended at any point each semester, but especially prior to the next registration period. We look forward to meeting you! Center Campus, G-132 South Campus, H-316 586.286.2228 586.445.7211

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Center Campus, G-132 Counseling and Academic Advising Services Phone: 586.286.2228 Fax: 586.286.2295 TDY: 586.286.2238 South Campus, H-316 Counseling and Academic Advising Services Phone: 586.445.7211 Fax: 586.448.4033 TDY: 586.445.7498

Visit us on the web at www.macomb.edu/counseladvising

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