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Community College Experience, The
Amy Baldwin, Pulaski Technical College

ISBN-10: 0131172972
ISBN-13:  9780131172975

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2005
Format:  Paper; 240 pp
Published:  07/22/2004
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For Freshman Orientation, Introduction to College, College Survival, and College Seminar courses.

The only book on the market written with the first-time community college student in mind, this text provides basic information as well as encouragement for the non-traditional student—it shows that going to college and balancing work and family can be accomplished. It covers a range of topics, examining the reasons for attending college, how to study effectively, and life after community college. Each chapter explores a major “college survival” topic in depth and provides a wealth of information for anyone who has stepped onto campus for the first time.


Features

  • Easy-to-read, straightforward basic information—Covers specific college survival topics with honesty and clarity.

    • Helps students understand the college's culture and function.

  • Community College Student Profile—Included at the beginning of every chapter, (pg. 5).

    • Allows students to see themselves in these profiles, enhancing their learning experience, showing them how to cope with pressure and succeeding.

  • An emphasis on integrity —Includes highlighted textboxes that emphasize both academic and personal integrity, (pg. 51).

    • Shows students how integrity is essential to their education and their lives.

  • “From College to University” section at the end of each chapter. (pg. 54).

    • Enables students to see how circumstances will change if they transfer to a four-year university.

  • “From College to Career” section at the end of each chapter. (pg. 54-55).

    • Enables students to envision their future careers and the impact education will have on them.

  • “Research It Further Ideas” at the end of each section in the book. (pg. 55)

    • Gives students the opportunity to further explore ideas that interest them.

  • Comprehensive appendices—Includes an important section on taking online classes, a growing trend at community colleges. (pg. 195-213)

    • Enables students to know whether or not online classes are right for them.

  • Instructor's Manual—Provides an overview of each chapter, discussion questions, suggested readings, and test questions.

    • Provides instructors with valuable course support.


Table of Contents

I. GETTING STARTED.

 1. Who Are You and What Do You Know?

 2. Understanding College Culture and Your Campus.

 3. Stress and Time Management.

II. IN THE CLASSROOM.

 4. Campus Communication.

 5. Forging Relationships.

 6. Listening and Taking Notes Effectively.

 7. College Reading Skills.

 8. Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies.

 9. Writing Effectively.

10. Critical Thinking and Information Literacy.

III. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.

11. Setting New Educational and Financial Goals.

12. Preparing for Life After a Community College.

Appendix A: Resources on Learning Styles.

Appendix B: Taking an Online Course.

Appendix C: Glossary of Terms.

Index.



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The Community College Experience is a unique book that speaks to a growing and significant body of students. Clear and sensible, it provides a new perspective for those students just leaving high school as well as those returning to academia through the community college system.

The Community College Experience
  • presents valuable information for adjusting to and transitioning into college.
  • addresses personal and academic issues that are important to this specific group of students.
  • offers encouragement in a straightforward, honest manner.
Features include:
  • Student Profiles — offering true and easily relatable connections for students.
  • Integrity Matters — addressing how attitude and maturity influence success.
  • From College to University — aiding students who transfer to a four-year university.
  • From College to Career — aiding students who go directly from college into a career.

The Community College Experience has its own companion website designed to help students review the text material. This site (www.prenhall.com/baldwin) can also be accessed through the Student Success Supersite (www.prenhall.com/success), where students and faculty will find a wide array of resources.

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