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UT Student Success Dr. Ruth A. Darling Assistant Provost for Student Success “Light the Torch: The First Year Experience at UT”

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Dr. Ruth A. Darling of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville presented this to parents during Summer Orientation 2010.

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Page 1: Student Success: What Every Parent Should Know

UT Student Success

Dr. Ruth A. DarlingAssistant Provost for Student

Success

“Light the Torch: The First Year Experience at UT”

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•My child was a good student in high school. How can I be sure he/she will do well at UT?

•What’s expected of my son/daughter in college?

•What does UT offer to help my son/daughter?

•How can I best help my son/daughter succeed?

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Success=Graduation

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• Highly Qualified, Impressively Cerebral– 26.4 average ACT

– 3.78 average HS GPA

– 40% with HS GPA of 4.00 or better

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1. There is no direct relationship between class attendance and course grades. (T or F)

2. Students who earn mostly “A’s” typically spend how many hours of work outside of class:

a. 10 c. 30

b. 20 d. 40

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3. In order to be successful, students should consider attending classes and studying a full time job, i.e. 35 – 40 hour per week. (T or F)

4. The majority of test questions on college exams come from:

a. instructor’s notes d. the internet

b. course texts e. National Enquirer

c. library sources

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5. What seating position is best for learning in a classroom?

a. front and to the side

b. front and center

c. rear and center

d. rear and to the side

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6. Research on effective reading suggests that chapter headings and subheadings should be:

a. ignored

b. treated as if they were regular sentences

c. turned into questions

d. highlighted with hallucinogenic-colored high lighters.

7. Students who use academic support services tend to be the students who are struggling. (T or F)

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8. First-year students have made a firm decision about a major by the time they enter college. (T or F)

9. The most common reason why students withdraw from college is that they are unable to handle the academic work, i.e., they flunk out. (T or F)

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10. How can parents help their college student be successful?

a. Do their laundry every week.

b. Call them in the morning, during class, and in the evening to check up on them.

c. Learn the on-line library resources so you can help your student do his or her research.

d. Communicate, refer, challenge, and support.

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“ ”

Tomorrow morning at 10:35

Mr. Anton Reece and SSC staff

Use “clickers”

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• Learning tied to your student’s goals

• Constantly challenging students

• Opportunities to

– Pursue passions

– Explore interests

– Sharpen skills

– Grow intellect

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In a recent survey, how many first-year students

reported they had to work far harder than

expected to meet the demands of their

instructors?

91%

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High School GPA UT First-Year GPA

Respect the rigor!

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What’s the difference between HS and UT?

•Pace•Reading Load•Higher Level

Thinking Skills•Complexity of Life (Building & Balancing)

•Options•Opportunities•Obligations

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Teaching

„ Informed by the latest trends and practices

„ Informed by cutting edge research

„ May include opportunities for students to engage in that research

Research

„ Pioneers new knowledge

„ Advances technology

„ Establishes and contributes to contemporary scholarship

„ Impacts our global community

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Attend

Invest

Manage

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A = Attend

• Active Curiosity

• Preparation

• Focus

• Attendance in class

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“You are in charge of your own success. We are here to help.”

I = Invest

• Goals & Purpose

• Personal Responsibility

• Being a Student

• Doing the Work

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M=Manage

• Manage– Time

– Relationships

– Resources

• Strengthen Coping Skills

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• Learning through frustration

• Developing coping skills

• Reaching out for help

Parent’s role:

Challenge

Support

Refer

Communicate

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Academic

• Instructors

• Advisors

• Tutoring Options

• Libraries

• Service Learning

• UG Research

Personal

• Health Services

• Counseling Center

• Financial Aid

• Disability Services

• Career Services

Student Life

• Student Activities

• T-RECS

• Greek Life

• Team VOLS

• Study Abroad

• Leadership

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• Academic Coaching

• First Year Studies 101

• UT LEAD

• Supplemental Instruction (SI)

• Academic Success Workshops

• SSC Website

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First Year Seminars:•Freshman Seminars 129•First Year Studies 101•Business Administration 100•University Honors 100•Agriculture and Natural Resources 100

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Academic Advising

General Education

Support

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Success=Graduation

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