GTCC New Student Orientation Handbook

Table of Contents Welcome..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Exploring Myself as a Student.................................................................................................................. 2 How to Calculate Your Grade Point Average......................................................................................... 2 Academic Success...................................................................................................................................... 3 How College is Different from High School.......................................................................................... 4 Academic Advising Syllabus................................................................................................................ 5-6 Developmental Education........................................................................................................................ 7 Education Plan........................................................................................................................................... 8 College Jargon for Success........................................................................................................................ 9 Career Planning.......................................................................................................................................10 College Transfer: Student Success Center...................................................................................... 11-12 Clubs.........................................................................................................................................................13 Directory............................................................................................................................................ 14-15 Resources..................................................................................................................................................16

Information To Remember Titan ID: Titan Username: Password: Moodle: GTCC E-mail Address:

Effective Immediately Two (2) Forms of ID Required for all Financial Transactions!

One MUST be the GTCC Student ID Acceptable Forms of ID - All documents must be unexpired State issued driver’s license or ID card with photo

U.S. Passport

Military Dependent ID card

US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card

Voter’s Registration Card

Native American tribal document

US Military card or draft record

Canadian issued driver’s license

Federal, state, or local government issued card with photo

Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt card

U.S. Citizen ID Card (Form I-197)

Foreign Passport with Photo

Bank issued card with photo

Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card)

GTCC Student ID* *In order to receive a GTCC Student ID you must present two of the above IDs, one of which MUST be a state or federally issued photo identification card. NO EXCEPTIONS. This includes replacement IDs.

Welcome!

Dear Student, Welcome and congratulations!

We are pleased that you have chosen Guilford Technical Community College as the place in which you can achieve your academic endeavors. We are here to help you meet your academic and personal goals and hope that you will one day be joining us at graduation.

We have excellent faculty teaching in a broad selection of programs of study. We also have extensive services to help support you during your time at GTCC. We are here for you and hope that you will take advantage of the services and support we have to offer.

Your success is our number one goal! We are happy that you are here! ~Dr. Alison Wiers, Student Success Center

Student Success Center Staff Monday-Thursday (8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Friday (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Summer Hours Vary Greensboro Campus

3505 E. Wendover Avenue Continuing Education Center 336-334-4822 ext. 53072

High Point Campus

901 South Main H-1 - Room 133 336-454-1126 ext. 55081

Jamestown Campus

601 High Point Road Medlin Campus Center 2nd Floor - Room 201 336-334-4822 ext. 50578

Cameron Campus

7908 Leabourne Rd 336-334-4822 ext. 64001

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Religious Holidays You are allowed two days of excused absences each year for religious observances required by your faith. You must notify the instructor in writing of the expected absence(s) during the first three weeks of the semester in which the absence(s) will occur. Timely make-up of work will be allowed if appropriate protocol is followed.

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Aviation Center III

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Exploring Myself as a Student What am I looking forward to about attending GTCC? What do I fear as I begin attending college?

What do I consider to be my strengths as a student?

What do I consider to be my weaknesses as a student?

What kind of support (personal or institutional) do I think I might need to be successful?

How do you think that college will differ from high school?

How to Calculate Your Grade Point Average (GPA) Credit

• A credit is a unit of measurement used to determine the weight of a course, and usually represents the number of hours spent in a class per week (3 credit class = 3 hours per week).

• The credit system is the mechanism which helps you to count your steps toward graduation.

• All of the credit courses in your major must be completed successfully in order to graduate.

GPA

• Allows you to track your academic progress after each semester.

• Your GPA is calculated from all the grades you have attained for all of the courses you have taken in a given semester.

• Each grade is worth a set number of points: A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point • Once your second semester of study is completed, you will have a cumulative GPA. A cumulative GPA is a total of your grade point earned in the two semesters, divided by the total amount of credits for the courses that you have successfully completed.

Calculating Your GPA Grade Grade (GP) Value

Course BUS ENG PSY MAT

3 = 9 3 = 12 3 = 6 3 = 12 12 39 Total GPA = Grade Point Totals (Total GP) of 39 divided by credits per course 12 = 3.25

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110 111 150 140

B A C A

3 4 2 4

#Credits per Course x x x x

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Academic Success Behaviors that will promote success as a student include the following: • Develop career and educational goals.

• Meet with your academic advisor and plan your program of study.

• Recognize your academic and personal strengths and develop a plan of action based on your strengths and learning style.

• Determine your barriers/roadblocks to learning and develop strategies to reduce or eliminate them.

• Access the college resources for support in areas of identified need.

• Establish a connection with your instructors and maintain ongoing communication with them.

• Organize for success: use calendars and “To Do” lists; transfer due dates from your syllabi to your calendar; include other family, personal and work obligations.

• Break down large projects/assignments into more manageable tasks; schedule them on your calendar.

• Complete the projects and assignments, including printing the final form, before the due date so they are turned in on time.

• Arrive to class on time and prepared, having completed readings and assignments.

• Sit toward the front of the classroom, if possible.

• Ask and answer questions as appropriate to the course content and requirements.

• Pay careful attention and participate in the class discussions and activities.

• Inform your instructor regarding your learning style and preferences.

• When reading and listening for understanding use the “ADULT method:” ӹӹ A - Ask questions related to what you will be learning ӹӹ D - Determine and document where the questions are answered ӹӹ U - Understand what the answers are by listening or reading the materials carefully ӹӹ L - Learn the answers by reciting or writing them out ӹӹ T - Test yourself

(Taken from Smith, Laurence N. & Timothy L Walter, The Adult Learner’s Guide to College Success) • Develop outlines to record and integrate information from different sources (class lectures, discussions, readings etc).

• Review periodically rather than waiting until before a test.

• Prepare for tests by reviewing outlines, class notes, summaries, and textbook annotations and developing and practicing test questions.

• Form a learning group with other students in your class.

• When taking tests: ӹӹ Read test questions carefully ӹӹ Answer the questions you know first ӹӹ Mark the questions that stump you and move on ӹӹ Organize your essay answers according to the question requirements ӹӹ Go back and complete all questions ӹӹ Review your test answers ӹӹ Keep track of the time allotted for the test.

• Gather telephone numbers or e-mail addresses for several students in each class. Use them to contact people for information on what you miss if you are absent. Be prepared for class when you return.

• Determine effective stress release activities or methods. Include exercise, proper nutrition and adequate rest.

• Maintain a positive attitude!

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How College is Different From High School Often the difference between college and high school requires an adjustment. GTCC wants to help make that transition as simple as possible.

We have outlined a few areas to help you start the transition. If at any step of the way you need additional information, please contact the Advising Center at (336) 334 - 4822.

Differences in Classes Classes in High School

Classes in College

Bells ring to tell students the start of a new class.

Students are responsible for getting to class on time.

Students spend an average of 6 hours a day, 30 hours a week in class.

Students spend 12 to 16 hours a week in class.

Students are provided with textbooks for each class.

Students are responsible for buying their own books for classes.

Course selection is fairly standard depending on the student’s grade in school.

Course selection varies greatly depending on a student’s major and the year he or she starts college. Working with an advisor to develop an educational plan helps eliminate a lot of confusion.

Each day students proceed from one class to another and have only a few minutes between classes.

Students often have hours between classes and class length can vary throughout the day.

Teachers carefully monitor class attendance.

There is a college attendance policy outlined in the catalog and student handbook. Always remember that class attendance is critical to success.

Grades are given for most assigned work.

All assigned work may not be graded.

Consistently good homework may help raise the student’s overall grades even when test results have low grades.

Students should check the course syllabus for how assignments are weighted. Results on tests and major projects or papers usually carry more weight than the overall course grade.

Extra credit projects are often available to help students raise the grade.

Extra credit projects are seldom available.

Initial test grades may not have an adverse effect on the student’s final grade.

The first test may count for a substantial part of the final grade. If students are not doing well, it is their responsibility to get assistance. An appointment may be scheduled with a counselor or students may attend workshops to learn strategies for improving study habits, test taking and time management skills. Free tutoring is also available.

Differences in Grades

Differences in Personal Choices

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Parents can talk to their child’s teachers about their grades and can have access to their records.

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs college policies regarding student’s records and, without the student’s written permission, parents are not allowed access to them. For more information refer to the college catalog.

The high school counselor can register students in classes.

A college advisor can help students select courses and develop an educational plan, but students are responsible for enrolling and managing schedules.

The high school counselor can advise students on course selection and personal matters.

In college, there is a distinction between a counselor and an academic advisor. A counselor can offer individual and personal counseling, whereas an academic advisor provides academic assistance and guidance.

Students can count on parents and teachers to remind them of responsibilities and provide guidance as they set their priorities.

Students will be faced with a large number of decisions. Students must balance their responsibilities and set priorities on their own.

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FACULTY COACH AND/OR STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST

Academic Advising Syllabus

You Are Assigned One Month After You Attend Orientation

Coach Name:

We are here to assist you through the advisement and registration Office Location: process by providing the support and resources that will enable you to identify your educational goals, establish an academic plan, and select Office Hours: appropriate courses to allow you to meet graduation requirements.

Office Phone: E-Mail Address:

TEXT/MATERIALS NEEDED: GTCC Catalog / Student Handbook

Student Success Center Office Location:

Office Hours:

Jamestown Medlin Campus Center, 2nd flr.

Greensboro CEC Room 132

High Point H1 Room 133

Aviation/ Cameron Campus

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

By Appointment Only

Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Office Phone:

336-334-4822, ext. 50578

336-334-4822, ext. 53126

336-334-4822, ext. 55016

336-334-4822 ext. 64001

E-mail Address: studentsuccesscenter@gtcc.edu

What Do We Do? ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

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Pre-Major determinations Appropriate course selections Placement test score interpretation Educational plan development Career guidance Job Fair International student advising disAbility Access Services Transcript evaluations Degree audits Program changes Financial Aid Max Time Frame Letters & Appeal Assistance GTCC Catalog and College Transfer Program requirements University and college visits Transfer fairs College transfer workshops

Important Information SSP: Record of your advising plans

Student Clubs:

Moodle:

Library:

Bookstore:

AT Lab: Jamestown Campus Computer Lab

http://tinyurl.com/kgu54ya http://online.gtcc.edu/ http://bookstore.gtcc.edu/

E2 Campus:

http://tinyurl.com/gtcc-e2campus

Parking Pass:

http://tinyurl.com/gtcc-parking-pass

http://tinyurl.com/gtcc-clubs http://library.gtcc.edu/

http://tinyurl.com/gtcc-at-lab

Technical Help: Reset Passwords and other online issues

http://tinyurl.com/gtcc-helpdesk

Student Id:

http://tinyurl.com/gtcc-student-id2

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR ASSIGNED PERSON: https://appointmentscheduler.gtcc.edu | 5

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES In order to be successful as a student, you should be able to: 1. Navigate WebAdvisor, Titan Cruiser, and Moodle.

2. Understand the requirements of your program of study.

3. Create, maintain, and follow through on your academic plan.

4. Identify at least two staff/faculty members who can help you learn about and utilize appropriate resources on campus.

5. Be familiar with and adhere to college policies, procedures, and the Student Code of Conduct.

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS As a student, you are expected to: 1. Schedule and keep advising appointments for at least your first two semesters.

2. Come prepared to all advising sessions.

3. Actively participate in the process and the conversation about your future.

4. Follow through on advising recommendations in a timely way.

EXPECTATIONS FOR FACULTY COACHES AND/OR STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST As a faculty coach and/or student success specialist I will: 1. Be knowledgeable about programs and graduation requirements, policies, and procedures.

2. Encourage and guide students to develop and pursue their goals.

3. Refer students to appropriate campus resources.

4. Be accessible via phone, email, and by appointment.

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CHECKLIST Prior to the Start of Your First Semester: • Check status of financial aid • Attend student orientation • Activate your Titan Live account and record your password in a secure location • Speak with your faculty coach and/or student success specialist about your program of study • Register for classes via WebAdvisor • Purchase books and GTCC catalog • Pay for classes if you do not receive financial aid • Learn how to navigate Moodle • Learn the campus so you know where your classes and campus resources are located Prior to the Start of Subsequent Semesters: • Check status of financial aid • Speak with an advisor about your program of study • Register for classes via WebAdvisor • Purchase books • Pay for classes if you do not receive financial aid Once the Semester Begins: • Arrange for tutoring services you may want or need • Make sure all of your classes are listed in Moodle. If you do not see a class in Moodle, contact your instructor as soon as possible.

• Review course requirements in advance to assure you are able to complete them • Purchase any additional materials required for classes Each Semester: • Make sure your personal information is up-to-date in WebAdvisor • Update your academic plan as necessary • If you plan to transfer, communicate with the four-year college or university you plan to attend Ongoing: • Check Titan email daily • Participate in Student Life and other campus activities • Seek career advising and attend career workshops • Build relationships with faculty members Yearly: • Renew FAFSA application Prior to my Final Semester: • Meet with your faculty coach and/or student success specialist to complete a graduation degree audit and pay for graduation • Meet with career advisor to discuss resume, job search strategies, etc.

• If you plan to transfer, apply to the college you plan to attend and attend an open house if possible My Final Semester: • Order cap and gown from bookstore to participate in May ceremony • If you plan to transfer, continue communication with the four-year college or university you plan to attend and finalize any outstanding requirements • If you do not plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, meet with career advisor for assistance transitioning to the workforce • Attend graduation!

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Developmental Education GTCC’s Developmental Education program helps students improve their basic academic skills. Many developmental education courses are prerequisites to required program courses.

Developmental Reading and Writing Progression COMPASS Scores

Basic Skills

*TABE Test Required before class begins*

DRE 096 DRE 097 DRE 098 ENG 111

ACCUPLACER

ASSET

(Reading PLUS Writing)

Reading Comprehension PLUS Sentence Skills

Reading skills PLUS Writing

0 - 63

40 - 71

46 – 52

64 - 84 85 - 111 112 - 150 151+

72 - 91 92 - 128 129 - 165 166+

53 – 61 62 – 71 72 – 81 82+

*Scores displayed indicate the course level that that student is eligible to register for.

DMA 010* Math Success Passing Score

Developmental Math Progression DMA 020

DMA 030

DMA 040

DMA 050

DMA 060*

*DMA 010 score is a 0 or 1 AND each score in modules DMA 020 - DMA 060 is below a score of 7

2 - 6*

7+

7+

7+

7+

7+

Things to Remember

1. Students must complete the necessary DMA’s needed to fulfill the math requirement for their chosen course of study.

2. If the DMA 060 score is a 7 or higher, the student will automatically receive credit for DMA 070 and DMA 080.

2. As long as the score in DMA 010 is between 2 and 6, the student can begin the Developmental Math sequence which will begin with DMA 010.

3. The Student will be required to register for Math Success if the DMA 010 score is 0 or 1 AND each score in the remaining modules DMA 020 - DMA 060 is below a score of 7. If this happens, the student will be required to take the TABE test BEFORE they report to their MATH Success class. The TABE test is offered in the assessment center at all campuses: Jamestown, High Point, Greensboro, and Cameron.

4. The developmental math courses are offered in shells. Please review the chart below.

Understanding the Math Shells

TARGET MATH CLASS MAT 101 MAT 110, MAT 143, MAT 152 MAT 121, MAT 122, MAT 223 MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 271

MUST HAVE CREDIT FOR THESE MODULES: DMA 010, 020, 030 DMA 010, 020, 030, 040, 050 DMA 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060 DMA 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080

**Please feel free to speak with an advisor or review the online course catalog to determine the math requirement needed for your program**

Required Math Registration Example:

In this scenario, the students test scores made him or her eligible to begin the developmental math sequence starting with DMA 010.

The math that is required for the students program of study is MAT 110. According to the chart above, MAT 110 requires modules 010-050.

Based on the information given, the advisor will suggest that the student register for the course DMS 003. Registration in DMS 003 indicates that the student will complete three (3) modules (DMA 010, 020, and 030) while in that class. Once that class is complete, the student will receive credit for the completion of modules 010, 020, and 030. Since the math required for their program is MAT 110, the student will still need to complete modules 040 and DMA 050 the following semester to satisfy all of the module requirements. With this being the case, the student can register for DMS 002 to complete the last two modules needed. Registering for the DMS 002 indicates that the student will complete two (2) modules (040 and 050) while in that class.

Please note that Math shells are offered in the following ways: DMS 001 (indicates that the student plans to complete one module) DMS 002 (indicates that the student plans to complete two modules) DMS 003 (indicates that the student plans to complete three modules) DMS 004 (indicates that the student plans to complete four modules)

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Anticipated Graduation (Month/Year): ____________ ____________________________________________

Educational Plan Major: _______________________________ Associates Degree____ Diploma_________ Certificate ________ Total Credits Needed to Graduate: ____________ Advisor_____________________ ext. ________

Fall Semester Classes Completed

Credits

Total Credits

Fall Semester Classes Completed

Total Credits

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Spring Semester Classes Completed

Credits

Total Credits

Credits

Spring Semester Classes Completed

Total Credits

Summer Semester Classes Completed

Credits

Total Credits

Credits

Summer Semester Classes Completed

Credits

Total Credits

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College Jargon for Success Here’s a quick study guide for understanding just what it is that we’re talking about today! For a complete listing of academic terms, refer to your GTCC catalog !

Academic Advising: The process of meeting with an advisor to discuss your educational plans, career goals, and selection of classes.

Advisor: Staff or faculty who assists you in educational planning and course selection.

Audit: Enrollment in a class without getting a grade. Costs for auditing are the same as for credit.

Catalog: Lists information, policies, procedures, curriculums, and courses offered at GTCC. Certificate: Short-term credential awarded for completion of a specified set of courses in a program of study of at least 12 credit hours.

College Transfer: Program in which students may take a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 64 hours of approved transfer courses with a “C” or better in each and transfer to a four-year college.

Co-requisite: A course that must be taken before or at the same time as another course.

Counselor: A professional staff person who helps you with career, academic, and personal decision-making.

Course Description: Located in GTCC catalog and website; describes briefly what the course is about and indicates any requirements such as placement test scores or co/pre-requisites.

Curriculum: A series of courses leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. Curriculum is also known as your “major” or “program of study.”

Diploma: Credential awarded after completion of a one year program, usually 36 semester hours.

Elective: A course that you choose to take to complete your degree requirements.

Faculty Coach /Student Success Specialist: Staff or faculty who assists you in educational planning and course selection.

Full-time student: Enrollment for a total of 12 or more credit hours each semester. Full-time status qualifies a student for full financial aid or veterans’ benefits. For tuition purposes, students are considered enrolled for full-time at 16 hours.

Grade Point Average: The mathematical average of your grades through quality points X credit hour attempted and divided by the total number of hours attempted. Quality Points assigned as follows: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.

Sample GPA calculation 1 grade A, 1 grade B, 1 grade C. Each class is 3 credit hours: 27/9=3.0 (B average).

Graduation: Completion of degree or diploma requirements. Also refers to the commencement ceremony held in May of each year to award degrees and diplomas.

Minimester: A course which meets its required number of hours per week in fewer than 16 weeks during a semester; usually 8 weeks or less.

Non-credit: Classes which do not count toward a degree, diploma or certificate, and do not award grades. Offered through Continuing Education division and located in “Live and Learn” schedule.

Part-time student: Enrollment for less than 12 credit hours per semester.

Placement Tests: Tests in writing, reading, and math given to each student to determine student’s initial level of placement into college coursework.

Prerequisite: A requirement or course that must be completed or verified before you can take a specific course. Prerequisites are listed in the course description section in the GTCC catalog.

Registration: Process of selecting courses, choosing sections (days and times), enrolling by WebAdvisor, or in person, and paying tuition.

Schedule: List of course offerings for each semester on the college website.

Semester: Academic term, usually 16 weeks. Fall semester begins in August and ends in December. Spring semester begins in January and ends in May. Summer term begins in May and ends in July.

Transcript: An official list of the academic classes taken with grades earned and any degrees completed.

Transfer Courses: Classes approved by the University of North Carolina system as transferable to UNC system universities in North Carolina. These courses may also be transferred to other colleges and universities, both in and out of state. Decision is based upon schools discretion. | 9

Career Planning

Major Q’s Checklist

Self Assessment

When choosing a major, many students think first in terms of a career and then try to find a major to match this career. This is not the best way of choosing a major since many careers do not require specific undergraduate majors. The best way to choose a major is to begin with yourself.

To make the important decisions that you will need to make in your college career, you need to have a clear understanding of your own interests, attributes, values and goals.

Whether you already have a major or are just in the process of considering majors, it is important that you take an active role in examining yourself and potential majors and careers.

You may contact the Academic Advising Center at extension 50578 for more information about career planning.

Know Yourself Can you identify your academic interests?

Are these interests similar to your personal interests?

Can you identify your current marketable skills?

Can you identify your strengths and weaknesses?

Can you identify your values?

Have you thought about how your values will influence your career decisions?

Y Y

N N

Y

N

Y

N

Y Y

N N

If you answered Yes to a question, write your answers on a separate piece of paper. If you have a lot of No answers, that’s understandable because these questions are not easy to answer. Fortunately there are many resources on campus to guide you through the process of selfassessment that is so crucial in choosing a major.

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Here are some questions that you should ask yourself or an advisor when you are considering selecting or changing your major. ☐☐ Am I interest in the kinds of courses required for this major? ☐☐ Do I have an aptitude for the coursework required for this major? ☐☐ If the coursework does not come easily, am I willing to invest the effort to succeed in this major? ☐☐ Do I know the entrance requirements for this major, including specific courses and GPA required in specific courses or overall GPA required? ☐☐ In addition to the major requirements, are there specific college requirements for this major? ☐☐ What kinds of career opportunities have graduates in this major pursued? ☐☐ Are there internships or other experiences required with this major?

Career Exploration Checklist

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What You Should Know... ☐☐ What career fields interest me? ☐☐ What types of entry-level positions are in this field? ☐☐ What do people actually do in these positions? ☐☐ What kind of working environment and conditions are generally associated with this field? ☐☐ What is an average starting salary for entry-level positions? And what are typical salaries after 5 years, 10 years? ☐☐ What kind of advancement potential is there in this field? ☐☐ Is there a recommended undergraduate preparation for entry-level positions? ☐☐ Are there certain skills and experiences that employers are looking for in candidates for entrylevel positions? ☐☐ Are there particular personal attributes that contribute to success in this field?

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College Transfer: Student Success Center College Transfer is a unique opportunity for curriculum students to be exposed to various colleges and universities throughout the school year. The college transfer liaison works closely with four-year schools to partner with students to help them facilitate the college transfer process and allow them to explore their educational options.

What you can expect from the College Transfer Component • Constant notification via email when schools will be visiting campus • Diversity in the schools that come to campus • Opportunities to have more personable meeting with college representatives by participating in the Transfer Thursday program • Exposure to various colleges and universities throughout the school year • On campus college fair opportunities (Jamestown & Greensboro Campuses) • Evening engagements with college representatives to discuss transfer options • College Transfer Club that caters to the needs of the transfer driven student • College transfer assistance from an available Student Success Specialist in the Student Success Center • Monthly newsletter highlighting all things college transfer with a bonus spread featuring a different college or university within each issue.

• Updates on special events happening on other college campuses that may be of interest to the transfer student As a student you can: • Make requests for a particular school to visit the campus • Visit the student success center to inquire about college literature on hand • Participate in the scheduled college tours/visits alongside college transfer club members • Become an active member of the college transfer club on campus (Greensboro or Jamestown) College Transfer Club The college transfer club is here to provide another resource to assist students with their transfer needs. The college transfer club is a student led organization where students with like minds have the opportunity to fellowship and experience the process of transferring as a unit. In addition to feeding their educational needs, club members commit to helping the community and serving those in need. The college transfer club provides leadership opportunities and is a great college resume builder!

Example Topic Discussions: • How to read your individual GTCC student graduation evaluations • College Jeopardy – How much do you know about Colleges & Universities in NC? • Finding your transfer Fit – Learning what academic and social resource tools are available at various schools to enhance your learning experience.

• Making the most of your college visit

FERPA Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. This includes community colleges and all public four-year colleges and universities.

When you were in high school, FERPA laws gave your parents the right to access your school records and make changes to those records if there were errors. When you turned 18, those rights were transferred to you. That means that once you enter Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) as a student, you are the only person who can see and amend your academic and financial information. Your parents, family members, or friends can share the rights to access your records, but only when you have provided the school with a signed statement granting permission for the release of your information to your chosen representative. To have someone act on your behalf, such as registering you for classes, talking to your academic advisor or accessing your tuition and financial aid information, you must have a consent form on file.

Refer to the following site for additional information: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html.

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Title IX Compliance GTCC maintains policies, procedures and information to promote the safety of all students. Please review the following information concerning safety which is maintained on the GTCC webpage as required by Title IX: • •

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Crime Statistics – provides an annual report of the crime statistics for the college Anti-Harassment Policy – GTCC is committed to providing an educational and working environment that is free from harassment for faculty, staff and students. Harassment of any type will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the college.

Harassment includes but is not limited to the following: • Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and/or physical conduct of a sexual nature or with sexual implications if it: • Has direct employment consequences resulting from the acceptance or rejection of such conduct • Has direct academic consequences resulting from the acceptance or rejection of such conduct • Creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning environment • Interferes with an employee’s work performance or a student’s academic performance • Sexual epithets, jokes, written or verbal references to sexual conduct; gossip regarding one’s sex life; comments on an individual’s body; comments about an individual’s sexual activity, deficiencies or prowess • Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons; use of electronic communications to download or transmit materials with pornographic, profane or sexually explicit content • Unwelcome leering, whistling, brushing against the body, sexual gestures, suggestive or insulting comments • Inquiries into one’s sexual experiences • Discussion of one’s sexual activities Sexual Assault Response and Reporting Policy - Sexual assault, abuse, or behavior that results in sexual assault or abuse will not be tolerated. All students, employees, and others on campus have a duty to report incidents of sexual assault to Campus Police or another college official as soon as possible after they are observed.

Sexual assault is a term covering a range of coercive behaviors. The common element of these behaviors is the use of coercion, force or threat of force to obtain sexual contact against a person’s will. This may range from unwanted touching to intercourse; acquaintance or gang rape; marital rape; and stranger rape occurring on the college’s campuses or other property. It may even include an experience that severely traumatizes the victim-survivor even when no physical force was used in the coercion.

If you experience sexual harassment or harassment of any type you should notify the Dean of Student Support Services immediately.

If you experience sexual assault or any other act of violence on campus you should immediately report such incidents or threats to Campus Police and the Campus Disciplinary Officer.

Title IX Compliance Officer is the Dean of Student Support Services - Medlin Campus Center Room 323, ext. 50425.

Electronic 1098-T Consent As allowed by Federal regulation, Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) offers those eligible to receive IRS Form 1098-T the option to receive the form in an electronic format instead of through the mail. In order to exercise this option, eligible recipients must provide consent to receive the form in an electronic format. Eligible recipients will only include those students that have provided a valid social security number for their file and have had reportable financial transactions* during the tax year. GTCC students may elect to view and print their 1098-T through WebAdvisor rather than wait for it to come by mail. If you consent to receive the form electronically, the IRS 1098-T will be displayed each year so you don’t have to wait for it to arrive via the mail to complete your tax return. The form will generally be available to you earlier electronically than it will be if mailed to you. You must provide consent no later than January 5th for it to be effective for the tax year just ended. If you choose not to consent to receive the statement electronically, a paper copy of the 1098-T will be mailed no later than January 31 to your address on file via US mail.

To receive an electronic 1098-T, you must select “Yes” on the consent form which can ONLY be accessed by logging in to WebAdvisor. Click on “1098-T Electronic Consent” located under Financial Profile. You must check the box signifying that you have read and understand these disclosures and then choose “Yes” and click Submit to consent to view and print your IRS Form 1098-T on-line. No further action is necessary.

Once consent is provided, GTCC will not mail Form 1098-T to your home. You will receive an e-mail to your Titan account notifying you when your form is available for viewing online. This consent will be implied for all 1098-T forms current and future.

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| 12 Student Orientation Handbook

GET INVOLVED! List of Clubs

Alpha Eta Rho Ambassadors for Christ Architectural Technology Art Authentic Message BROS - Male Mentoring CET/Surveying Cheerleading Club eD - online degree College Transfer Communication Cosmetic Art Creative Writers Criminal Justice Dental Assisting Dental Hygienists’ Association Early Childhood Education Elite Status - Modeling Group EMS Student Association Gay-Straight Alliance GTCC Flying Team Healthcare & Office Administration History Hospitality Human Services Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) International Students Association Medical Assistants Association NAMI-GTCC NC Assoc. of Nursing Students Nurses Christian Fellowship Nursing Student Association Pharmacy Technology Phi Beta Lambda Phi Theta Kappa Physical Therapist Assistant Political Science Practical Nurse Psi Beta Psychology Rotaract Single Parent Support SISTAS - Female Mentoring Spanish Stellar Society (Astronomy) Student Government Association-SGA Student NC Association of Educators Surgical Technology SNCAE Veterans & Civilian Organ. Network (VCON)

Visit https://mylife.gtcc.edu and click the Student Life Tab for club information!

Phi Beta Lambda

NAMI

Veterans Club

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Need Answers?

Personal Need

Campus Resource

Planning Course of Study Experiencing Personal Issues Selecting Courses for Registration Financial Needs Looking for a Job/Resume Writing Career Information International Students’ Questions Tech Prep Program

Faculty Coach / Student Success Specialist Counselling Services Faculty Coach / Student Success Specialist Financial Aid Office Student Success Center Student Success Center Student Success Center Tech Prep Office Learning Resource Staff Instructor Attend a workshop disAbility Access Services Instructors, then Department Chairs Instructors Campus Bookstores / Bookstore Online Cashier’s Office Instructor Assessment Center Writing Center Speaking Center Math Lab Tutoring Center Student Activities Student Activities Financial Aid GTCC’s Children’s Center Course Instructor Course Instructor, Enroll in ACA 111

Career Exploration Changing Program

Locating Resources for Class Assignments Organizing Time Services for a disAbility Concern about Classroom Happenings Concern about a Grade Purchasing Books and Supplies Payment of Fees and Receipt Documents Make-up Testing Help Completing Writing Assignments Help Completing Speaking Assignments Help Completing Math Assignments Help with Courses That You Find Difficult Transportation to Campus Feeling Disconnected From College Child Care Clarification about Course Assignments Study Tips

Hunger Attacks Chocolate!

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Student Success Center Student Success Center, Records Office

Cafeteria, Vending Machines, Bookstore Vending Machines, Bookstore

Student Orientation Handbook

Location

MCC 201 MCC 201 MCC 201 gtcc.edu DH 107 gtcc.edu Enrollment Services MCC 2nd floor MCC 201 MCC 201 MCC 201 AT 318 Learning Resource Center Course Syllabus MCC 201 Course Syllabus Course Syllabus MCC 1st Floor MCC 2nd Floor Course Syllabus MCC 217 AT 1st Floor Computer Lab AT 366 AT 331 JWH 100-102 MCC 1st Floor MCC 1st Floor Enrollment Services MCC 2nd floor Service Careers Building Course Syllabus Course Syllabus MCC Ground Level Most Campus Buildings MCC 1st Floor Extension Most Campus Buildings MCC 1st Floor Extension

Contact info 50578 50578 50578 Campus Directory 50038 Campus Directory Switchboard 50578 50578 50076 50263 50290 Course Syllabus Course Syllabus 50578 Course Syllabus Course Syllabus 50056 or gtcc.edu 50190 Course Syllabus 50525 50584 50332 50101 50318 50713 50713 50245 Course Syllabus Course Syllabus

50056 50056

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Resources - Web Advisor & Titan Cruiser How to use WebAdvisor To:

Click On:

Look up grades Get GPA Get an unofficial transcript Look up placement test scores Get a copy of class schedule See courses needed to graduate Check account balances Pay for courses Check financial aid status

Grades Grade Point Average by Term Unofficial Transcript View Test Summary My Class Schedule Program Evaluation Account Summary by Term Make a Payment Financial Aid Status by Term

Titan Cruiser

Titan Cruiser is the primary source of communication with students. Each student is given an e-mail account in Titan Cruiser and we will only contact you at this e-mail address. Announcements are posted daily. Logging into Titan Cruiser is the same as logging into WebAdvisor – same user ID and same password.

Student should regularly check their Titan Live e-mail account for Financial Aid and other important college information.

Student Help Desk

If needing assistance logging into WebAdvisor, contact the help desk or visit the computer lab on the main floor of the Applied Technology Lab.

WebAdvisor Help Desk Info Greensboro and Jamestown 336-334-4822, ext. 50387 or 50226 High Point 336-454-1126, ext. 50387 or 50226 Hours 7:30 am - 7:00 pm - Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm - Friday (summer hours subject to change) To leave a help desk message contact 336-334-4822 or 336-454-1126, ext. 31273.

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Student Orientation Handbook

WebAdvisor Instructions Login

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Go to GTCC’s website: www.gtcc.edu.

Click on the WebAdvisor link and log in.

To get your user ID, click on WebAdvisor tab and again on What is my User ID? Click on Log in and follow the instructions to log in and create your password.

After you have logged in, click on the WebAdvsior tab again.

Search/Register for Classes

1. Select Term.

2. Select subject from the pull-down list by clicking on the arrow.

3. Enter the course number.

4. Hit Enter or scroll down and click Submit.

5. All sections of the courses will be displayed.

6. Click box under Select Section for any course you want to take.

7. Hit Enter or scroll down and click Submit.

8. Your Preferred Sections will be displayed.

9. Under Action click on the arrow and select Register.

10. Hit Enter or scroll down and click Submit.

11. Your registered courses will be displayed.

Dropping and Adding Classes

(After the first day of classes, be sure to drop and add in the same transaction to prevent a 25% fee penalty) 1. Click on Search and Register, follow directions “Search/Register for Classes” 1-5 (above).

2. The next screen shows the class(es) you are trying to add and the classes you are already registered for, select the box to the left of the class you wish to drop, then hit submit at the bottom of the page.

Drop Classes 1.

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Click on Drop Classes.

Click on the box in the left hand column for any class you wish to drop.

Hit Enter or scroll down and click Submit.

You will be shown the classes you dropped.

Express Registration

You will need to have your schedule made out and have the course section numbers or 4-digit synonym numbers for the courses you want to take.

1. Click on Express Registration.

2. Enter the Synonym numbers (or section numbers) for the courses you want.

3. Hit Enter or scroll down and click Submit.

4. Your Preferred Sections will be displayed.

5. Under Action click on the arrow and select Register.

6. Hit Enter or scroll down and click Submit.

7. Your registered courses will be displayed.

Payment

1. Click on Make a Payment.

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Guilford Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Associate Degrees.