EXPLORING COLLEGE ACTIVITIES FOR U1010-K

For 1/ 10 of your grade you need to accumulate up to 100 points by choosing from the following activities. All activities must be complete and report submitted prior to the last day of class. However, there are dates listed on the syllabus to indicate with a certain amount of points are due. You will find some suggested activities below. There will be others that you may want to engage in. Ask your instructor if an activity counts for points. Exploring college activities outside class is an important part of university life. Take advantage of them.

Each time you turn in an activity report your should do the following:

Type a one-page response summarizing each activity. The campus event report should include the following:

Your Name__________________2. Date of Event ____________

3. Name of Event

4. Description of Event: (Go into detail describing the event.)

5. What you liked or disliked about the event or experience? Did you learn anything new?

6. Would your recommend this event to a friend? Why or not?

7. How does attending or participating in this event enhance or detract from your experiences at MTSU?

You should staple your report to the assignment log (attached to end of this page) each time you turn in a new report. Be sure to keep up with your log, as it may be only place you activities are recorded. When you turn in a report, remove previously graded reports.

The points listed are the maximum point value. The assignment must be complete and well done to receive max points. Do not repeat the same event for credit. Turn in throughout the semester preferably within a week of participating in the activity.

Some Possible Activities

• Forming Study Group 5 points –This item may be used up to 4 times. Form a study group to study for a major test. To collect points type your report using the form above, but also include: Specifically what the test covered.: (1) Each member of study group, (2)When, (3)Where, and (4) How long and (5) specific strategies used to study.

• Using the Student Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities if Students, Explain what constitutes Academic Misconduct and what penalties could result. 5 points

• Attending Campus Events such as ballgame, club meeting, play, exhibit. Your report should include details that might me useful to other students who would like to participate in such an event. Use the report form above. 5 points for each event may be used 5 times. See examples below

• Attend an Athletic Event
• Intramural Participation at Rec Center
• Climbing Rec Center Rock Wall(Take a picture)
• Attend Honors Lecture Series
• Concert/musical/Theatrical performance at Tucker Theater
• Visit Art Gallery Showing
• Homecoming Activities
• Service Projects with club or organization
• Going to University Writing Lab for help in PH325 and 326
• Going to Math Lab for help SAG 202
• Participating in choral, musical, or theatrical productions at MTSU
• Joining a club or organization and participating in event of it
• Meeting with your advisor in spring for registration of classes
• Meeting with a career counselor to explore career opportunities
• Helping another student with a disability in class or on campus
• Meeting with faculty advisor
• Meeting with college advisor
• Workshop in Internet training
• Tutoring session on campus for specific class

• Chapter 10 Practicing College Learning Strategies. 4^th edition. read entire chapter, turn in summary. 10 points

Because some classes will have more time than others, your class may not cover Chapter 10 as thoroughly as you need. At any time during the semester you may read the entire chapter and them submit the summary

Other activities will be added throughout the semester or your instructor may have more specific suggestions for things to do to help you acclimate to MTSU and be successful. You may certainly make suggestions for your instructor’s approval.

Additional ways to earn college activity points are on the next page.

EXPLORING COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS

Each of the following field trips is worth up to 20 points each. Follow directions for each field trip.

Virtual Field Trip: Staying Safe at School

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/vftsafety.htm

Virtual Field Trip: College Student Budget

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~studskl/vftbudget.htm

College Life

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/colinternet.html

Your College Home Page

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/homepage.html

Virtual Field Trip: Health Issues for College Students

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/vfthealth.htm

Virtual Field Trip: What I Need To Know About Sleep

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~studskl/vftsleep.htm

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**All Students Should Participate In The Two-Part Advising Focus/Registration Project.

Part 1 is 20 points. Part 2 is 10 points.

See detailed directions below:

Part 1 Meeting with advisor about career options. Complete Worksheet before you go to your appointment

Part 2 Meeting with your advisor about registration. View Presentation and print worksheet before your appointment

Because all U 1010 classes are participating your section has been assigned a week for each part. It is important that you make your appointments during this week(not during class.)(These weeks are marked on the syllabus.)

Career Exploration Exercise- FOCUS

· FOCUS is a career assessment instrument that will explore your interests, values, personality and various work interests.

· After completing FOCUS you will have some possible career interest to explore further.

Steps to completing FOCUS:

Step 1: You will need to call the Academic Support Center at 898-2339 to schedule an appointment to see an Academic Support Center Advisor.

You Week to meet with your advisor is October 5-9.No makeup appointments will be allowed.

Step 2: You will need to complete the career assessment assignment (FOCUS) BEFORE you meet with your Academic Support Center Advisor (all parts except the “Action Plan”). See Career Assignment for U1010 on the next pages.

Step 2: With the help of an Academic Support Center Advisor you will develop an “action plan” to implement.

Step 3: The FOCUS worksheet will need to be signed and stamped by an Academic Support Center Advisor.

Career Assignment for UNIV 1010

Please bring this worksheet along with the FOCUS profile results with you when you meet with your Academic Support Center Advisor.

Go to https://www.focuscareer2.com/Portal/Login.cfm?SID=375

1. Click on the Create New Account link to create your FOCUS account:

2. Fill out the required fields using Raiders for your Access Code and your MTSU email address. The access code is CaSe SeNsItIvE. Raiders begins with a capital letter R. Click the Continue button at the bottom.

3. The next page will contain your username and password. Print this page or make note of your username and password. You may return anytime to continue or retake any portions of the assessment.

4. Click Continue button to go to the Main page of Focus.

5. Complete the following 5 items under Self Assessment by clicking on each item. Once completed, the completed status will appear after each section:

6. Print out the results by going to the “Tying it all Together” section and clicking on “Review and Print Your Portfolio:

[Your Name]

7. Build your report/portfolio by clicking on the following items. Bring this report to your meeting with your Academic Support Center Advisor at the McFarland Building.

8. Complete the Action Plan on the following page. Bring the Action Plan along with your FOCUS profile results with you when you meet with your Academic Support Center Advisor.

Complete Your Action Plan!

Finally: Based upon your printed Portfolio Report, complete the following ACTION PLAN for the meeting with your advisor in the Academic Support Center:

Work Interest Profile (2 or 3 Highest scores from Work Interest Profile):

___________________________

___________________________

Majors/occupations that I am interested in:

___________________________ __________________________

___________________________ ___________________________

Complete your Action Plan with the assistance of an Undeclared Academic Advisor.

Action Plan (include task and “to be completed by” date):

(See “Sample Goals for Your Action Plan for some examples)

1.__________________________________________________________

2.__________________________________________________________

3.__________________________________________________________

4.__________________________________________________________

Your second meeting will be with the following college advisor or faculty advisor:

Faculty or College Advisor Name:___________________________

Phone: _______________ E-mail: _________________

Advisor Signature: ______________________ Date: _________

Student’s Signature:______________________ Date: __________

Sample Goals For Your Action Plan

Remember to attach a “to do by” date to your goal. For example, a goal might be, “Find and Interview an x-ray technician by October 3.”

Use Occupational Outlook Handbook to explore at least 2 careers related to my interests and discuss these with my advisor.

Use O*Net to explore at least 2 careers related to my interests and discuss these with my advisor.

Discuss careers related to the subject matter of one of my classes with my instructor.

Interview someone who is doing work that I think I might like to do.

Talk with an advisor about a major I am interested in.

Research jobs in an area of interest and give a speech about the area in my COMM 2200 class.

Use Princeton Review to find “A Day In The Life” article about a career in my interest area.

“Job shadow” a worker who is employed in a field in which I am interested.

Talk with a career counselor to help clarify my interests.

Fall 2009 Advisor Focus Project K Sections

To find your advisor

Part 1 Schedule FOCUS

All K sections will meet with advisors between October 5-9

Part 2 Schedule REGISTRATION

All K sections will meet with advisors between

November 2-6

U1010K Exploring College Life Activities LOG

Record activities completed from the list. You should earn up to 100 points by the last day of class. This log should be attached to each assignment when it is turned in.

Student Name_______________ Class time _________ Student # _____

Activity

Date submitted

Points Earned

Instructor Initials

______Total Points Earned