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I. Differences between High School and College
A. Self-selection and self-enrollment of classes
B. Instructor expectations
C. Communication with instructors - office hours, portal/cubby
D. College structure
E. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations
F. Grading system
G. GPA - local, degree, transferable
H. Education as a choice
II. Benefits of a College Education
A. Financial
B. Expanding career and employment opportunities
C. Personal growth
D. Intellectual development
E. Skill acquisition
III. Paying for College
A. College expenses
B. Federal financial aid (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid
C. State financial aid (Board of Governors,(BOG), Cal Grant)
D. Resources for AB-540 students
E. Scholarships
F. Employment and Work Study
IV. Diversity and Higher Education
A. Definitions of diversity
B. Statistics and changing demographics
C. What it means to be a "Hispanic Serving Institution"
D. Values and education
E. Courses with diversity focus
V. College Involvement/Connections
A. Campus clubs
B. Campus activities and events
C. Student government
D. College media
E. Learning communities
F. Study groups
G. Bertolini Student Center
H. Special support programs/resources for underrepresented/first-generation students: Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) , Puente, Extended Opportunity Programs amd Services (EOPS), Mi Casa, CalWORKs, (Disabilty Resources Department) DRD
VI. Challenges unique to first-generation college students
A. Parental support/involvement
B. Demands from home
C. Cultural challenges and navigating two worlds - college culture vs. home culture
D. Managing social life: relationships, sexuality, partying
E. Balancing work and school
F. Importance of positive role models
G. Campus study environments: Library, Writing Lab, Math Labs, Language Lab, Computer Labs, Mi Casa
H. Programs to enhance academics: Work Experience, Internships, Community Involvement
I. Maintaining motivation
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Santa Rosa Junior College Student Guide
Instructor prepared materials