CASCADIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CASCADIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Welcome to Cascadia College’s Running Start program! If you have any questions, the Running Start Office can be reached by phone at (425) 352-8146 or by email at runningstart@cascadia.edu. When contacting us, please include your full name and student ID number for identification. • Getting Started: This presentation is divided into several sections, so please review each one carefully. Normally, we would convey this information to you over a twohour session. There is a lot of information, but you will find it to be valuable when navigating college. It is okay to stop, take a break, and come back to this later if you feel that you cannot complete it in one sitting. • As you go along we encourage you to take notes, and look up the information presented on our college website (www.cascadia.edu). The great thing about this orientation is that it will still be available to review later if you need a refresher as it gets closer to the start of the quarter. • Finishing up: To get “credit” for finishing this orientation you must follow the link at the end of the presentation and complete the survey. There will be 10 questions. The goal of the questionnaire is to keep track of who has completed their orientation and to get feedback on the process. The orientation/survey needs to be completed before 1 you attend your CORE Registration session (where you will sign up for classes - more information on this will be on later slides). Remember, this orientation is required to complete your transition into Running Start; failure to complete it may result in problems later. 1 Running Start is a great opportunity, so let’s take a minute to think about your goals, expectations and concerns. 2 • College can be very different from high school. You handle all your class scheduling and enrollment transactions. Also, most instructors do not take attendance or “announce” assignments. They expect you to look at the syllabus and have your homework turned in on-time, so it is up to you to be on top of everything. • The most important thing to remember is that Running Start is college!!! You may think of yourself as a high school student, but that is not how you will be treated when you are on campus or in class! You are under no obligation to reveal yourself as a Running Start student to your instructors, as it includes no special privileges or disadvantages. 3 This is a Respectful Environment – At Cascadia it is very important to us that we maintain a positive, inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We do not use hurtful or hateful language – Please do not curse or use derogatory terms when speaking with people or when speaking about people. We respect the opinions of others – Disagreement and discussion is fine, but do not force your opinion on others. We acknowledge that Cascadia is a safe place – It is very important that students, staff, and faculty feel safe on our campus. This means that wherever you go on campus you should not hear, see, or come into contact with anything or anyone that makes you feel unsafe. We conduct ourselves appropriately inside and OUTSIDE the classroom – Being professional does not end once you step out of class. Your language or interactions may seem acceptable to you and your friends, but there are hundreds of other students who will hear and see you. Please consider the 4 appropriateness of your comments before you speak. It all starts with you! Please consider the social environment you are in and act accordingly. We all need to work together to make college a positive experience for everyone. 4 • College is like a gym membership, just simply having one doesn’t get you in shape. You need to put in the time and effort and actually do the physical exercise. College is the same, just attending class won’t get you “educationally fit.” You’ve got to work out those skills by taking notes, doing the homework, asking questions, and participating in class discussions. • College is an adult environment. There is the potential for a wide age-range of students. Topics may come up that would never be discussed in high school environment. Do you feel that you are prepared to engage in these conversations? • Most students take their education seriously. Your behavior should be suitable for an adult learning environment. The college and your instructors will expect you to maintain your schoolwork and attendance and may not give updates and reminders. You are expected to adhere to deadlines and communicate with their instructor if anything is unclear. • Expect lots of homework in college. Be prepared for each class & turn your assignments in on time. There is little or no opportunity for extra credit. Instructors expect that work will be done well the first time. Remember that 5 your college transcript is permanent and all future colleges and universities will be looking at it! 5 • Everyone contributes to the learning environment. Cascadia is very focused on collaborative academic discussions. Learning comes as much from the instructor as from your classmates. It is okay to disagree, but be polite. Remember, there will be students from different cultures and backgrounds on campus. Be respectful and get to know other students, so that you can broaden your perspective and also that of your peers. • High school schedule/commitments don’t always mesh well with college For example, winter/spring break, high school activities/finals, etc. may not coincide with your college schedule. Be prepared to come to school on high school breaks, and vice versa. College timelines will be posted in advance, so you will want to keep an eye on the academic calendar: http://www.cascadia.edu/academic_resources/student_calendar_14_15.pdf and plan your vacations and other commitments accordingly. The 2015-16 calendar will be available at a later date via the college website. 6 • Running Start is a choice. By choosing Running Start, you are also choosing to take on the responsibility of attending college. • 1 quarter = 1 year in high school. School moves faster in college. It is important that you keep up with all coursework and readings. It can be very difficult to catch up if you fall behind. • Expect group projects in all classes. This is a good thing! You will gain experience in group communication and problem solving, and you will get to talk to each other in class, but please stay on topic with discussions. • Expect a full day on the first day of class. Have all your supplies and textbooks the first day because you will most likely be jumping right into the coursework and discussions. Typically there will not be any homework due the first day, but it is a good idea to check your email a week or so before school starts and make sure your instructor hasn’t sent any messages. Make sure your email is correct in our system here: https://www.ctc.edu/~cascadia/wts/stuaddr/waci203.html • Inclement weather policy: if the college is closed, then class is cancelled. Expect 7 anything due on a “Snow Day” will be due the next day. Sign up for campus closure alerts here (alerts can be sent via email or text message): http://www.schoolreport.org/ • Make note of important dates and deadlines - Here is a link to Cascadia College’s schedules, calendars, and important dates: http://www.cascadia.edu/academic_resources/schedules_catalogs.aspx 7 • The course syllabus is your friend. Each instructor has their own style and it is often communicated via the syllabus. The syllabus also contains homework due dates, grading policies, and other class resources. Keep it with you the entire quarter. • Teaching styles vary by instructor. Some instructors are extremely organized, some are conversationalists, and others are very hands-on. • Do not expect your instructors to make exceptions for you because you are in Running Start – being in Running Start does not give you special privileges. The biggest concerns of instructors are when students do not attend class, do not turn in assignments, or do not follow directions as written in the syllabus or assignment guidelines. • There are very few (if any at all) opportunities for extra credit. If it is not done (or done well) the first time it is due, instructors are not inclined to give additional opportunities to improve your grade. 8 • Seek instructors out during office hours to discuss additional questions, or seek clarification on class topics. All instructors have them. If office hours do not fit your availability, request a mutually agreed upon time to meet. • Seek assistance earlier rather than later…waiting until week 8 to ask for help when there were questions in week 4 does not help you or give the instructor much chance to help you either. Be specific with what you know or do not know about the class content. Saying, “I don’t get it” is too broad. Tell the instructor specifically what you are having trouble with and what you did not understand. • What is the worst question to ask an instructor if you miss class? “Did we do anything in class?” or “Did we do anything important in class?” This may seem obvious, but you would be surprised how often it happens! • Have a classmate or two that you can share notes with in the event you are absent from class. 9 • Please believe this slide…Plan study and preparation time into your schedule. Some students may need more time than this slide indicates. • If you are used to studying now, the transition will be easier. • If you do not spend much time studying now, then start getting into the habit. Even a few hours a day reading or reviewing notes is helpful. • Practice time management – use a weekly planner to map out your daily activities and schedule study time. • A few hours of study/review each day will accomplish more than an allnight cram session. 10 • From the Cascadia homepage: http://www.cascadia.edu, Click “Online Classrooms” in top menu. • Review the online classes sections “Welcome Letter” and “Before Classes Begin.” Online courses do not require a student to be working on their class on any particular day or at any particular time. It is recommended that students engage in their online class five days a week for approximately 1520 hours per week. Be sure to meet assignment and test deadlines as indicated by the course instructor. If there are questions ask early – your instructor may not respond during the evening hours or on the weekends. • Online classes will use the Canvas platform, see the above “Online Classrooms” page. • Make sure you have a reliable internet connection. Have a back-up plan in case your power goes out or your computer breaks down. Do not wait until the last minute to submit an assignment or to take a quiz/test. Some instructors may allow extensions, but many do not. 11 • Academic Policies: Type “Academic Policies” in search box in upper right corner of the homepage. Notice there are lots of policies – please take time to review them on your own. • Click on “Academic Standards and Progress” to review Warnings, Probation, and the Dismissal policy. Earning a quarterly GPA below 2.0 triggers these steps. Multiple quarters with a GPA below 2.0 increases the levels. If you find yourself earning below a 2.0 GPA it is important to seek out assistance…perhaps decide if Running Start is the best environment for schooling at this time. • Grading System: There are two types, decimal and letter. From the Academic Policies page, select the “Grading System” tab. Review the decimal grade conversion chart to letter grades. Review the non-decimal grades, especially the “I”, “W”, and “V” grades. Please note, “N” grade “Audit” is not available to Running Start students. 12 • Student Code of Conduct: Type “Student Handbook” in search box in upper right corner of the homepage, and select the “Student Code of Conduct” tab. The state of Washington link is from this specific policy: 132Z-115-090 Code of conduct. Academic Honesty and Cheating/Plagiarism is taken very seriously at college. Please do not do it! • FERPA : Within the Student Handbook page, select the “Student Records” tab. FERPA stands for “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act” which states that only the student may have access their student records. This means that you are the one conducting your college business – not your parents. The “Release of Information Form” (found in the Kodiak Corner on campus) allows parents/others access, but the expectation is for you to take the lead in your own education. We value support from parents for our students, but the students themselves should be responsible for making phone calls and sending emails. 13 [Notes intentionally left blank] 14 • All non-tuition costs are your responsibility. Below are some common examples: **Mandatory fees (technology fee, online course fee, and laboratory)** will be charged with tuition, but they are not tuition. Without a Fee Waiver, the Running Start student is always required to pay their quarterly fees. Technology fees apply to the first ten credits enrolled each quarter while online course fees and laboratory fees are course specific. Books are not provided by the school. Details about finding books will follow on a later slide. Supplies are not provided by the school. Some classes require materials besides the textbook to complete class. It is the student's responsibility to obtain any materials required to complete a course. An art class is a good example: you will need a drawing board, sketch pads, drawing boards, charcoal, etc. the teacher may provide some of these materials but you should expect to purchase them on your own. Parking/Transportation is an important factor to consider because everywhere on campus costs money to park! Be sure to buy a parking pass so you don’t end 15 up paying more in parking tickets. We recommended carpooling if you can, and taking the bus. Both alternatives can save you a lot of money in the long run, which is important because college is expensive! 15 • Full tuition/fees is required for below 100 level courses. For example, if you place into Math 95 and want to take it at the college, check with your high school counselor to make sure the credits will count toward your high school requirements, and then you may register for the below 100 class with your other classes. Be sure to pay tuition by the tuition due date. Check the tuition chart (http://www.cascadia.edu/enrollment/pay.aspx) to find out the cost of a five-credit course. • Pre-Fall classes are not covered by Running Start. You must pay full tuition for these classes. • Tuition will be charged for the overage if you are above your allowable credit limit. Your high school counselor will assign a maximum credit amount based on the number of classes you are taking at the high school. If your credit load exceeds this amount you will be responsible for the tuition for the extra credits. For example: if you are allowed 12 credits, but decide to take 15 credits (three 5-credit courses), then you are responsible for paying the tuition for the remaining three credits. • If you change the number of classes you take at high school it will change 16 the number of credits you are eligible to receive funding for through Running Start. A new Enrollment Verification Form would be required. Be sure the complete form has signatures from the student, parent, and high school counselor. 16 • There is a Fee Waiver available if you qualify for free/reduced lunch. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch you can get your mandatory fees and the $100 Quarterly Student Activity Center Building Fee waived (books/supplies/lab fees/parking are still your responsibility). The Fee Waiver only needs to be completed once. • The form is available at this link: http://www.cascadia.edu/advising/sassresources/Running%20Start%20Fee%2 0Waiver%209102014.pdf Please note: The Fee Waiver MUST be turned into the Running Start Office by the 1st day of the quarter. • Financial Aid is not available to Running Start students. However, courses taken through Running Start will count against your total financial aid eligibility after high school graduation. For example: it typically takes 180 credits to earn a Bachelor’s degree, if your take 45 credits through Running Start, then you will have 135 credits of financial aid eligibility remaining when you graduate high school. 17 • You will need to participate. Your grade is based on results; simply showing up or doing just the minimum to get through the class may not earn a passing grade. • The Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF) needs to be submitted to the Running Start Office every quarter prior to registration. Your contract and fee wavier (if applicable) are one-time documents. However, we do need your RSEVF every quarter with your signature, parent’s signature, and high school counselor’s signature before you can register for classes. • Pay all tuition and fees by college deadlines! Non-payment may result in being dropped from your classes. • Check your email! Be sure that we have your most current email address on file. Check your “Junk” folder periodically and make sure that messages from runningstart@cascadia.edu are marked as “safe” to ensure that you get our emails in a timely manner. • Keep the Running Start Office updated of any changes. If you change your email address; if you change high schools; or if you decide to exit the Running Start program, please let us know as soon as possible. 18 • Self-advocacy means that it is your responsibility to ask questions if there is something you do not understand. We are here to help, so if you have a question, don’t wait! Ask the Running Start Office right away. 18 Finding and registering for classes may be a little tricky at first, it is good be familiar with the process and know which courses you want to take before your CORE Registration Session! 19 • This is the Running Start Enrollment Verification form. This form needs to be completed each quarter. It lets us know how you are planning to participate in Running Start for the given quarter. You will notice three highlighted lines on this picture, those are where we need signatures: your signature, your parent/guardian’s signature, and your high school counselor's signature (For homeschool families, please note: the “high school counselor” line must be signed by a public school district official). The Running Start Office will fill in and sign the “College Running Start Rep” section. • Please print out this form to take to your high school counselor, since they may not have one available in their office. Copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.cascadia.edu/advising/sassresources/RS_Enrollment_Verification_Form_UpdatedJun14. pdf • The Enrollment Verification form is how your high school or school district lets us know how many credits you are eligible to take at the college through Running Start. This is an important piece of information, because you will be responsible for tuition on any credits that go over your allowable limit. • A new Enrollment Verification Form is required if you add or drop any high school classes. If you add or drop any of your high school classes, the number of Running Start credits that you are 20 eligible for will change accordingly. • The signature line for “College Representative” will be signed at your CORE registration session. Be sure to bring this form, completed, to your CORE registration session! You cannot register for classes without it. 20 • Cascadia does not print out quarterly class schedules. To see what classes are offered this quarter go to www.cascadia.edu, and click “Schedules” in the top menu. Select the quarter you wish to search from the drop down menu, select the subject you wish to search, and hit the “Search” button. • Item numbers are different for separate offerings of same course (there will be different days and times available). Make sure you write down the item number of the specific course you want to take, and check that it fits into your schedule! Let’s do an example: look up in the online class schedule – English 101 – notice the number of different sections! Some may be during the same times but with different instructors. 21 • Look closely at the diagram above (you may want to zoom in on the slide to see better), and consider each component when selecting your classes. • Item numbers tell the computer the specific course you want to take. Clicking the Item # gives enrollment info for the course, such as how many spots are available or if there is a waitlist for the class. • Pay attention to the “section” listed on the course catalog, for example: Geology &101 (try looking it up in the schedule) – Section “H1” means it is a “hybrid” course. Hybrids have both a lecture/lab time and an online component. You will need to attend the lab/lecture day each week as well as complete any online coursework. 22 • Zoom in on the slide and look at the highlighted portion of the course descriptions. Prerequisites indicate prior knowledge/course work completion in order to take the course. If your placement is at or above what is listed, then you can take the course. High school courses may be used for prerequisites for foreign language and CHEM&161 only. Math placement scores and math classes will expire after 24 months for use as prerequisites. If you’ve taken a “College in the High School” course, we may be able to use the course as a prerequisite. You will need to bring an unofficial copy of the college transcript to an advisor to verify it will meet prerequisites. Advanced Placement (AP) scores may also be used to satisfy some prerequisites. Bring a copy of your AP scores to an advisor to verify. • Check and see if there are any prerequisites for the classes you want to take. Most classes will require English 101, and many science courses have specific math placements. This information will be in the course description. If you register for a class that you do not meet the prerequisites for, you risk being dropped from that class without notice! • Some classes are sequential, but others are not. For example: you do not need to take History 127 to take History 128. Check the course description, but in this case the 127 vs. 128 simply means that you will be covering 23 different periods in history, so you do not need to take both classes. This is not always the case for classes such as Biology and Chemistry, so be sure to check the course description, and take a look at the highlighted examples. 23 • Taking fun and interesting classes is important, but there may also be some courses that will make future quarters easier, such as: • College Strategies (COLL 101) – learn about campus resources, academic planning, and more. This is an excellent introductory course and is required for all Cascadia transfer degrees. • English 101 and 102 are required for every academic transfer degree at Cascadia, and are a prerequisite for many classes. If you can, try to get your English done within the first few quarters to get the most out of your future classes. • If you have been placed into Math 075, 085 or 095, try to start your math within your first few quarters. All of Cascadia’s transfer degrees require a college level math or quantitative reasoning course. Also, math is a subject that needs to be practiced frequently to maintain the skills. Do not delay your math courses too long or spread them out too much! Please note: Running Start does not cover courses numbered under the 100 level, if you wish to take a math class that is below 100 be prepared to pay for out-of-pocket expenses (check the current tuition chart online for pricing), and be sure to discuss with your high school counselor to make sure the credits will apply to your high school graduation requirements. • Another subject that should be considered early is foreign language, Cascadia offers programs in 24 Japanese, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Like math, language is something that should be taken sequentially. It may be a prerequisite to get into university later, so why not get started now? *Universities typically require 2 years of world language in high school or 2-3 quarters at the college level. Be sure to check with the specific universities that you are applying to. • Finally, be sure to arrange your schedule so that there are no overlapping classes. If your Cascadia classes overlap, you will be dropped for the most recently added class. 24 • It is important to know how the waitlist works, this can be very confusing for students. • You can check you waitlist status at this link: https://www.ctc.edu/~cascadia/wts/webreg/waci230.html • When a class fills up students who still wish to join may put their names on the “waitlist” (putting your name on the waitlist is the same process as registering for an open course, your name will automatically go on the waitlist if the class is full). If a student who is currently enrolled in the class drops the class then the first person on the waitlist will take their place, and this will continue until the day before classes begin, when the waitlist will close. • Once the waitlist is closed students may still try for a seat in the course, they just need to take a “Credit Add/Drop” form to their instructor and have them sign it (if they will allow the student into the class, some classes have strict space restrictions). This form can be found online: http://www.cascadia.edu/enrollment/documents/CreditRegistrationFormND1-12.pdf or at the Kodiak Corner. • Students do not pay for a course until they are enrolled, being on the waitlist is a place holder, you/your high school does not owe the college any money until you are enrolled and the course appears on your class schedule: 25 https://www.ctc.edu/~cascadia/wts/student/waci003.html Questions? More information will be available at your CORE Registration Session. 25 There is a lot to do around here, you can build your network and resume by getting involved in the Cascadia Student Government or by joining a club. 26 • Only 5% of Running Start students statewide earn an Associate Degree at the same time as their HS diploma. • It is a good idea to meet with an advisor during your first quarter to discuss degree programs if you have an idea of what you may want to study at a university. COLL 101 classes also assist with this. • Online Degree Audit is available for most programs to help you see where you are in relation top your degree. From Cascadia Home page: Click “Student Toolbox” and select the “Degree Audit” tab. • Transferable Credit - Every university has information about transferring credit. Public universities in Washington are very good with Running Start credit. However, some private colleges/universities do not accept “Dual Enrollment” credit, be sure to check your future college admissions page to see what will transfer. 27 • Get involved! Participating in clubs and student activities can be a very rewarding experience. Students are encouraged to join campus organizations to build lasting friendships, provide unique educational opportunities, and establish support systems of peers, faculty and staff advisors. • Cascadia offers lots of different student-led clubs. You can check them out here: http://www.cascadia.edu/studentlife/ Please note that accessing “MyKody Connection” requires that you have a student log-in, which can be set-up from home and will be covered in detail in a later slide. • The Center is a great resource. Cascadia’s “Center for Culture, Inclusion, and Community” is a great place to hang out, make friends, and learn about other cultures. The Center is the hub of student diversity at Cascadia, you will always find people interested in having cultural, political, and social discussions. Be sure to check it out! Located in CC1-002, for more information visit: http://www.cascadia.edu/discover/about/diversity/center.aspx 28 • Look at the walls and bulletin boards around campus for flyers of upcoming events and resources. 28 • Athletes: If you are a high school athlete, you must fill out this form and submit it to your athletic director: http://www.wiaa.com/ConDocs/Con395/Eligibility/201415/Running%20Start%20Contract.pdf • College instructors are not required to provide progress reports. Students are allowed to ask for them, but instructors are not obligated to release grades before the end of the quarter. Regardless, the form above must be still be submitted by the student to the high school athletic director. 29 We will send out information about 4 weeks into current quarter about the upcoming quarter. Plan on printing out a new Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF) and having your counselor and parents sign it once you receive our email. 30 • Be sure to meet your financial obligations, do not expect to receive a bill. • There will be holds placed on delinquent accounts. Failure to pay tuition and/or fees will prevent future registration transactions and will delinquent accounts will eventually go to collections. • Activate your student email account at the Open Learning Center (OLC) on the lower level of the Cascadia Building, CC1-060 or online at https://accounts.student.cascadia.edu/ and select “Student Account Management”. • Cascadia Student ID cards may be obtained at the Open Learning Center or at the Kodiak Corner. • Bus Passes can be purchased at the Kodiak Corner. You will need photo ID, payment, and this completed form: http://www.cascadia.edu/enrollment/documents/Parking%20Orca%20Pass%20App%209%202013.pdf • Parking Permits can be purchased at the Kodiak Corner or online. • Prior to purchasing parking permits at the Kodiak Corner, you will need to have a parking user account set up: https://bothellcampusccc.thepermitstore.com/account_new.php 31 You will also need to have with you photo ID and payment. • You can also purchase parking permits online with a credit or debit card: https://bothellcampusccc.thepermitstore.com/purchase.php If you have additional questions regarding parking, please call (425) 352-8860. 31 • Neither your instructor nor the college will contact you about books. The information is provided to the bookstore and it is the student’s responsibility to obtain books. • There is link on the class schedule (just below the “Item#” link) for “Book Information,” use it to find the ISBN of your class textbook(s) and see if the University Bookstore (located on campus) has any available. They will be listed as either “New” or “Used.” “Used” books are often a lot less expensive than “New” ones. • Get books from wherever you want – just make sure it is the same book. Use the ISBN number to get exact same book. • Some instructors may not require a textbook for their class. If no book information is listed (and you checked regularly up to the start of the quarter), go to class and the instructor will provide information regarding books. • You can locate textbooks via UWB in case the Cascadia site does not have information: 32 http://www.bookstore.washington.edu/student_faculty/student_faculty.taf?page=casca dia • If purchasing used textbooks make sure to match the ISBN to what is provided on our website. Instructors will want you to have the edition they specify. 32 • If you need/want assistance – ask! • If in doubt – ask! • Earlier is better – issues generally do not resolve themselves without some kind of intervention. • Do not expect the instructor to repeat the lecture during office hours – especially if you miss class (get notes from a classmate). Ask specific questions and form study groups to prepare for exams. • Contact Disability Support Services regarding possible accommodations if you have an IEP or 504 plan. It can take up to four weeks to set-up accommodations. Plan ahead. For more information see the brochure from your packet at Registration. • Be mindful of registration deadlines for Class Adds/Drops & Withdrawals. 33 From Cascadia home page - www.cascadia.edu: click the following menu items as listed Discover Cascadia>Visitors. Or use this link: http://www.cascadia.edu/discover/visitors/default.aspx 34 • During busy times it may take a few business days to get back to you. • If sending/leaving a message, be sure to tell us your name and your specific question. • If leaving a voicemail, be sure to leave your telephone number! • For appointments to see an academic advisor, call Enrollment Services at 425-352-8860 or visit the Kodiak Corner. 35 Please copy and paste: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PKBDXTC into your web browser and complete the survey to verify that you have “attended our virtual orientation” by reading these slides and notes. Once you are finished with the survey, follow the link at the bottom to go the CORE Registration to sign up for classes. You must finish this survey before you attend a CORE Session and you must attend a CORE Session to be able to register for classes. 36