TC101 Booklet - Fall 2023

Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13-14

TC 101 Booklet

Fall 2023

Important Online Links

Scan for more info on important links and apps that are utilized during your time at Tabor College.

Campus Cafe

Is an important clearinghouse where students can find their schedules, pay bills, check grades, and much more. To access this website, scan, follow the link on tabor.edu or visit tab-web.scansoftware.com/cafeweb/login.

Canvas Student

Students use this app for all coursework and viewing grades. Available for download through the App Store or Google Play. Login using Tabor College email and password.

Tabor College Email

Tabor College email is Google-based and can be added to a Gmail app on students' phones. It is key for student success that Tabor's email is accessible and checked daily for events on campus, class updates, and other important information. This is the official communication of the college.

iAttended

This app is used for attendance in a variety of locations on campus throughout the year. It is important to set up your iAttended login information using your Tabor email address and your full name to ensure that attendance credits are given to the correct person. To download this app, scan or visit www.iattendedapp.com.

CSC Pay

This app is necessary for students to take advantage of the FREE wash and dry laundry services that Tabor has to offer as a part of the All Inclusive Pricing. This app will allow your phone to connect with washers and dryers on campus, to start loads, know which machines are being used and to alert you when your laundry is done. To download this app, scan or visit GetPayMobile.com. If you have any trouble with the app, contact the CSC Customer Service number at (844) 272-9675.

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Committing to College Success

While everyone’s college experience is different, there are certain steps you can take to be successful. The resources in this guide will provide you with tools and information on how to:

1) Enroll In College Full Time

Being a full-time student requires taking a minimum of 12 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. But 12 credits per semester doesn’t put you on track to complete the 30 credit hours per year it takes to graduate on time.

2) Complete 30 Credit Hours Each Year

To stay on track for graduation, it’s recommended you take at least 30 credit hours by the end of your first year in college, 60 hours by the end of your second year and 90 hours by the end of your third year.

3) Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

Be sure you are meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards set by Tabor College. A semester GPA of 1.7 or higher and a cummulative resident GPA of 2.0 (as seen on page 18). Failing to meet SAP requirements may result in losing your eligibility to receive financial aid. Check with your college’s financial aid office to learn more.

● Pace - must pass at least 2/3 (67%) of all attempted hours

● Maximum Timeframe -must receive your degree within 150% of time published to receive that degree

4) Complete And File Your Fafsa (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)

Each Year if you have federal financial aid, you must file your FAFSA between October 1 and April 15 each year to receive financial aid for the next academic year. In addition, you must make any updates or corrections to your FAFSA as soon as possible. You can file online at FAFSA.gov; to obtain your FSA ID, visit FSAID.ed.gov. If you have questions or need help, contact the financial aid office, located in the Welcome Center or email finaid@ tabor.edu.

5) Remain Drug- And Crime-Free

Do not use illegal drugs or commit a crime or delinquent act, and do not use alcohol.

Tips For Staying Committed And On Track:

 Stay in contact with your school’s financial aid office.

 Don’t forget to check your college-issued email, online student account and online message boards.

Completing 30 Credit Hours Each Year

By completing 30 credit hours each year, you’re staying on track to complete your degree on time.

Take 15 To Finish

Completing 15 credits each semester is the simplest way to reach 30 credits a year. Just remember: “15 to finish!”

Complete Your Courses

Completed credits refer to classes in which you earn a passing letter grade of D or higher. Classes that you fail (F), withdraw from (W) or receive an incomplete in (I) do not count toward the credit completion requirements for completing your degree.

Use The Summer

Credits completed during the summer term count toward the credit total. If you get off track, use the summer term to help catch up on your credits. Contact the financial aid office, located in the Welcome Center or email finaid@tabor.edu, for information on options for paying for summer classes.

Be Aware Of Prerequisites

Some students may be required to take remedial courses during their first year of college. These courses review math and English skills you learned in high school to help you get ready for higher-level college courses. Remedial courses may not count toward your degree credit requirements, but will set you up for succeeding in future courses.

Some courses require you to take other courses before you can take that course. Complete a degree completion form to plan out your courses to avoid not being able to take certain courses during your Junior and Senior years.

Catch Up On Credits If You Fall Behind

If you don’t complete 30 credit hours in a particular year, you should try to complete additional credits the following year. For example, if you only completed 27 credits your first year, you should aim to complete 33 credits your second year for a total of 60 credits. Then, you’d be back on track to graduate on time.

Keys To Success In The College Classroom

Making the leap from high school to college is challenging. College classes are more rigorous and demand a higher level of thinking, but the biggest challenge students often face is the independence of college life and the expectations that come with it.

It’s up to you (and only you) to go to class, complete assignments, ask questions, and spend adequate time studying and learning class material. These tips will help you start on the right track.

Plan Your Path To Graduation

Ask your academic advisor about your degree completion plan and use it to help you schedule your courses each semester.

Go To Class

The flexibility in college sometimes makes it seem like skipping class is okay. All course syllabi are to have clearly articulated standards for attendance. The maximum number of absences, for any reason except qualified post season play-is “three instructional weeks” (9 M/W/F sessions + 6 T/TH sessions). Plus, professors often cover information in class lectures and discussions that is not in the reading material but will likely show up on exams and assignments.

Get To Know Your Instructors

Your professors are there to help you succeed in class and in college overall. Introduce yourself; take advantage of office hours; say hello if you pass them on campus; and be an active, engaged participant in their classes.

Keep Tabs On Your Syllabi

Most professors will provide a class syllabus — an overview of what topics will be covered during the course and a list of assignments, exams and due dates, as well as class policies. Use the syllabus to help you plan ahead for studying, completing assignments and preparing for exams. Complete reading assignments before class so you can participate in discussion and ask questions.

Seek Help When You Need It

If you find yourself struggling in a class, ask for help right away. Contact your professor to set up a meeting. Attend any review or help sessions your instructors offer. And most importantly, use Tabor’s Student Success Office — writing center, math resource center, tutors, etc. That’s why we’re here! Contact information is on the back cover.

Manage Your Time Outside Of Class

In college, you’ll spend much less time in class and more time studying than you did in high school. You must make the best use of those large chunks of time before, between and after classes. Dedicating time to studying every day should be a top priority.

“How’s it going?”

Academics 101

Small Group Activity

Can you recall a time when you had something stolen? Toy? Bike? Skateboard? Watch?

● Describe how you felt when you discovered the theft.

● What connection do you think this has with plagiarism?

● Make the same application if when someone has lied to you.

Which world would you rather live in?

Option One – Ordered World: rule of law prevails yet abounds with personal freedoms, there is strong care for “neighbor.”

Option Two – Wild World: opposite of the rule of law, lawlessness abounds (think the American “wild West” with gun fights on main street and roaming outlaws). Everyone is on their own and has little if any concern for neighbor.

Application: plagiarism revolves around personal choice / individual freedom / honor/ integrity of one’s word ultimately, only you can decide if you will do the right thing. A single instance could potentially ruin your career (e.g., medical school). Don’t just follow the rules: do the right thing because it is the right thing.

Proverbs 21:2-3

2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.

3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Meet the speaker

Dr. Frank Johnson

Executive Vice President of Academics and Compliance

Interim Dean of Student Life

Plagiarism

Reasons To Never Plagiarize:

Types Of Plagiarism:

1. _________________ - This overt type of plagiarism occurs when a writer submits someone else’s work in their own name.

2. _________________ - Sections or paragraphs of a student’s work are included without crediting (or even acknowledging) the author.

3. _________________ -refers to instances where plagiarized work is interwoven with the writer’s original work.

4. _________________ -when a writer reuses another’s work and changes a few words or phrases.

5. _________________ - happens when the writer doesn’t realize they are plagiarizing another’s work.

How To Avoid Being Accused Of Plagiarism:

1. __________________________________________________________________________. 2. __________________________________________________________________________.

Plagiarism can have serious consequences. Depending on the nature of the plagiarism and the university or instructor’s policy, these are possible consequences:

Plagiarism

1. True or False If you put someone else’s ideas into your own words and then pass those ideas off as your own, you are committing plagiarism.

2. True or False If your schedule gets too busy, and you ask a friend to write your paper, this is a type of plagiarism.

3. True or False A student will only get in trouble if they intended to plagiarize.

4. True or False If you buy a term paper from a website or another student and turn it in as your own work, this is a type of plagiarism.

5. True or False Common knowledge, like the statement that “smoking cigarettes is bad for your health,” does not need to have a citation.

Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting are the most common ways that students will add other’s ideas to their papers. In a group, use the quote and citation below to write examples of each.

Quote from page 436:

“By the spring of 2006, energy prices reached new historic highs. Crude oil breached the $70 per barrel mark, and gasoline climbed above $3 a gallon in some regions . . .According to the American Council for an EnergyEfficient Economy, existing standards will save nearly 400 billion kilowatt-hours per year by 2020 or about 34 billion at current electricity and natural gas prices.”

Mantel, Barbara. "Energy Efficiency." CQ Researcher, 19 May 2006, pp. 433-56, library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006051900.

1. Paraphrasing involves putting a section from source material into your own words. A paraphrase must be attributed to the original source. Paraphrased material is usually shorter than the original passage, taking a somewhat broader segment of the source and condensing it slightly (Bullock et al.).

2. Summarizing involves putting the main idea(s) into your own words, including only the main point(s). Once again, it is necessary to attribute summarized ideas to the original source. Summaries are significantly shorter than the original and take a broad overview of the source material (Bullock et al.).

3. Quotations must be identical to the original, using a narrow segment of the source. They must match the source document word for word and must be attributed to the original author. Make sure to not use an orphan quote. An orphan quote is a quote dropped into a paper with no explanation before or after. Explain where your quote is from before you use it, and explain it further in your own words after you use it (Bullock et al.).

Things to Remember

1. Different Professors may ask for students to write their papers in different formats: APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. Ask your professor if you don’t know what he/she wants.

2. Writing Tutors: Writing tutors are available through Student Success and can help look over completed papers.

3. Library Website: The Tabor library website has links to help with citation too!

Meet the speaker

Bullock, Richard, et al. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings & Handbook. Fifth edition. New York: Norton, 2019. ISBN: 978-0-393-65580-3

Kathryn Glanzer Assistant Professor of Composition

Health and Wellness

Wellness Wheel

The physical section ORANGE

1. I eat a balanced nutritional diet.

2. I exercise at least 3 times per week.

3. I get 8 hours of sleep per night.

4. I do not use alcohol and am a non-smoker or non-vaper.

5. I am generally free from illness.

6. I am a reasonable weight for my height (check online bmi calculator).

The finance/occupation YELLOW

7. I have a solid balance between saving for the future and spending for the present.

8. My beliefs/values surrounding money are harmonious with my behavior.

9. My daily work/school career has a purpose.

10. I use money positively; for example, no gambling or excessive collection of goods (such as shoes :)).

11. I have a balance between work/school and the other areas of my life.

12. I have financial plans for the future.

The intellectual section: BLUE

13. I have specific intellectual goals. For example, i have a specific major or am learning a new skill.

14. I pursue mentally stimulating interests or hobbies.

15. I am generally satisfied with my education plan/vocation.

16. I have positive thoughts (a low degree of negativity and cynicism).

17. I would describe myself as a lifelong learner.

18. I commit time and energy to professional and self-development.

The section: RED

19. I have a sense of fun and laughter.

20. I can feel and label my feelings.

21. I express my feelings appropriately.

22. I have a sense of control in my life and can adapt to change.

23. I can comfort or console myself when i am troubled.

24. Others would describe me as emotionally stable.

The social section: GREEN

25. I can resolve conflicts in all areas of my life.

26. I am aware of the feelings of others and can respond appropriately.

27. I have at least three people with whom i have a close, trusting relationship.

28. I am aware of and able to set and respect my own and others boundaries.

29. I have satisfying social interaction with others.

30. I have a sense of belonging and do not feel isolated.

The spiritual section: PURPLE

31. I practice meditation, pray or engage in some growth practice.

32. I have a general sense of serenity.

33. I have faith in a higher power.

34. I have a sense of meaning and purpose in my life.

35. I trust others. I can forgive others or myself and let go.

36. Principles/ethics/morals provide guides for my life.

Wellness wheel retrieved from northwest missouri @ https://www.Nwmissouri.Edu/wellness/pdf/shift/balancingyourwellness.Pdf

Morning Routine

Health and Wellness

Win the Day!

1. MAKE YOUR BED!!!! Making your bed gives you a sense of control of your day and reminds you of your accomplishment at the end of the day.

2. Devotions/Meditation: Devotions help you find the day God has planned for you and help you to practice focus when you don’t need it so you CAN focus when you do need it.

3. Use a Pomodoro timer to practice focus.

4. Push-ups (5-10) reps. Push-ups help prime the body to get going!

5. 60 seconds cold shower. Cold water primes the body system for the day.

6. Drink 2 cups of water when you wake up. Water helps detox your body and starts vital body system processes.

7. Journal: Morning pages. A grateful mindset helps maintain balance, focus, problem-solving, etc. and creates a positive outlook for the day.

8. Write a schedule for the day. A written schedule helps you block time to accomplish tasks and reduces stress about upcoming tasks.

9. GET OUT OF BED to turn off the alarm clock!! Getting out of bed immediately teaches the body to respond to waking up rather than deciding to wake up.

10. Wake up at the same time every day. Timed sleep routines help the body system regulate sleep.

11. Omit checking your phone until after breakfast! Waiting to check texts, social media, and emails helps keep you in a reflective mode (rather than a reactive mode).

12. Go outside to exercise. A few minutes helps start the body and mind.

13. Commit to 3 tasks to accomplish during the day. A limited number of tasks helps focus your energy.

14. Eat a healthy breakfast. A nutritious breakfast starts the day with the needed energy to accomplish your goals.

15. Send an email of gratitude. Reaching out to others helps focus attention on connections.

Meet the speaker

Amy Ratzlaff, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance Assistant Athletic Director

Health and Wellness

Morning Pages

To be answered in the morning

I am grateful for …

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________________

What would make today great?

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________________

Daily affirmations. I am …

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________________

Night Pages

To be answered at night

3 amazing things that happened today…

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________________

How could I have made today better?

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________________

Verse for the day/week

Federal Financial Aid Discussion Topics

Tabor College Financial Aid Office

A) studentaid.gov What information can I find here?

● FAFSA Application -your free application for federal student aid, 1-800-4 FED AID (1-800-433-3243)

● Loan information -interest rates, origination fees, eligibility, loan history

● Loan repayment and forgiveness information

● Other

B) Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) How does this affect my federal aid?

● Cumulative GPA -must achieve at least 2.00

● Pace -must pass at least 2/3 (67%) of all attempted hours

● Maximum Timeframe -must receive your degree within 150% of time published to receive that degree

C) What now?

● Complete your FAFSA beginning in December 2023. The student must initiate this!

● Some financial aid can be depleted. It benefits you to apply early for federal aid.

● Come see the financial aid office. We are located in the Welcome Center.

Meet the speaker

Dale Shewey Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Food

Finances

Tabor Student's Monthly Budget

SPENDING CATEGORY BUDGETED SPENDING

Cell Phone Gas

Streaming Services (Music/Video)

Entertainment

Clothing Toiletries

Dorm Room Expenses

School Supplies

=$

15 Practical Budgeting Tips

1. Budget to zero before the month begins

2. Get Accountability

3. Every month is different

4. Start with the most important categories first

5. Pay off your debt

6. Don’t be afraid to trim the budget

7. Make a schedule (and stick to it)

8. Track your progress

9. Create a buffer in your budget

10. Cut up your credit cards

11. Use cash for certain budget categories that trip you up

12. Try an online budget tool

13. Be content and quit the comparisons

14. Have goals

15. Give yourself lots of grace

Personal Finance Journey – TC101

1. Job and Salary

a. Find your career on O*NET and read through the estimated wages. https://www.onetonline.org/

b. Look at local salary information under the Wages and Employment Trends section.

i. Salaries for each profession provided as high, low and median – give yourself a salary in between the low and the median.

c. Calculate monthly gross pay, remove taxes, and write in monthly net take-home pay (worksheet and detailed instructions provided).

2. Budget Worksheet (40 points)

a. Leader will lead students through each major budget category as a class, giving time for research within each category before moving on as a group to the next category.

i. Goal is to be as specific as possible in each category. This will require using Google to look up averages in categories such as rent in desired city, average utility bills in that city, average grocery bills for single 20 somethings, monthly cost of each insurance type (and decide which types of insurance they do and don’t want).

ii. Zillow can be helpful to browse rental property prices!

iii. https://www.zillow.com/homes/Kansas-City,-ks_rb/

b. Students need to create a ZERO balanced budget. We will explain the budget on Tuesday, so students will be doing their own version of what we talked about on Tuesday. They should have an understanding of what their task is before leaving the lecture on Tuesday.

Class Discussion after Budget is Completed: (10 points)

1. Are you still excited about your career and location goals after creating a realistic budget?

2. Does this financial reality make you want to change any financial habits or your future plans now?

3. Where is most of your money going?

4. Are you okay with that and what does that mean to you?

5. Did you include a tithe or charity donation in your budget?

6. Why or why isn’t this important to you?

7. What did you learn about the cost of living?

8. Does this give you a new perspective on financial planning?

9. Lastly, do you plan on starting and keeping a budget? Why or why not?

Monthly Cash Flow Plan

Monthly Cash Flow Plan

Monthly Cash Flow Plan

Cash flows in and out each month. Make sure you tell it where to go!

Step 1

Enter your monthly gross pay in the box at the top right (A), then multiple gross pay by 25% (B). Then subtract taxes from the gross pay to get your Net TakeHome Pay (C).

Step 2

Within each main category, such as Food, there are subcategories, like Groceries. Start at the top and work your way down, filling out the Budgeted column (D), first. Add up each subcategory and put that number in the Total box (E).

Step 3

Finally, enter your take-home pay in the top box at the end of the page (I), then add up all categories and place that total in the Category Totals box (J). Then subtract your Category Totals amount from your TakeHome Pay. You should have a zero balance (K). Doesn’t that feel great?

Also pay attention to the recommended percentages (H). This will help you keep from budgeting too much for a category.

Meet the speaker

Lily Arthur, M.S.A. Assistant Professor of Accounting

Career and Community

Worksheet - Long-term goals: Career path

What are your interests?

What are your strengths?

What are your career interests?

What kind of life and career would you like to have?

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

What type of education do you think you will need to achieve your life and career goals?

(Examples: one-year workforce certificate, two-year associate degree, four year bachelor’s degree, etc.)

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Career and Community Worksheet - College anticipation

What are some things you look forward to about going to college?

What are some concerns you have about going to college?

Career and Community

Worksheet - Preparing for your college transition

In what ways are you feeling prepared to make the transition to college?

What are some steps you know you still need to take to be better prepared?

Meet the speaker

Mike Barter, D.Min Cand. Assistant Director of Student Success First-Year Experience Advisor Career Services

STUDENT SUCCESS

What is Student Success?

Student Success is a campus-wide effort involving all administration, faculty, staff, and students. Our goal is to support the mission of Tabor College by encouraging students in their growth as adults and enriching their college experience by providing a system of support to foster spiritual growth, academic success, retention, timely degree completion, and career attainment.

The Student Success Office can help with:

• Academic assistance (tabor.edu/tutor)

• Accommodations

• Mental health

• Help with time management

• On-campus jobs (tabor.edu/campusjobs)

• Employment Opportunities (tabor.edu/jobs)

Stop by and find out how we can help you!!!

Where is Student Success?

Student Success is located on the first floor of the Library.

Does Student Success services cost money?

Student Success and the services provided from our office are part of your total Tabor Experience. There are no additional fees for services. Tutoring

Tutoring is available FREE of charge to any Tabor student. Our tutoring services allow students to request tutors for any course. These students are then paired with qualified peer tutors who have been recommended by professors or who have achieved high marks in the course. Study groups are also organized as needed.

Tutoring help can be arranged through the Student Success office. Stop by our offices in the Library or email us at tutoring@tabor.edu.

How do I get in contact with Student Success?

Email | studentsuccess@tabor.edu

Daniel Krebs, Director | daniel.krebs@tabor.edu

Mike Barter, Asst. Director | michaelbarter@tabor.edu

Don Krebs | donk@tabor.edu