Doing college right : a guide to student success / Joe O'Shea.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Shea, Joe, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College student orientation--United States.

College student orientation.

United States.

College choice--United States.

College choice.

College students--United States--Conduct of life.

College students.

Conduct of life.

Success.

College students--Conduct of life.

Physical Description:

xi, 203 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Teachers College Press, [2020]

Summary:

"In our national obsession with getting into a particular college. Joe O'Shea's book presents a new and welcome approach to the process. Instead of using rankings as a measure of educational quality, it focuses on curricular. environmental, and student support and engagement considerations, showing students how they can best take advantage of the opportunities at their chosen institutions. A terrific new resource that I highly recommend!" --

Robert S. Clagett. former dean of admissions at Middlebury College, former senior admissions officer at Harvard College, coordinator of the Gap Year Research Consortium at Colorado College --

"Every generation of prospective college students faces the same overarching, potentially life-altering question: Which institution is best for me? This book is a reader-friendly treasure trove of research-based insights about what matters in a high-quality undergraduate experience and the information needed to determine a promising fit." --

George D. Kuh, chancellor's professor emeritus of higher education, Indiana University" --

This book provides critical insights and guidance to enable students to successfully navigate the college experience. By defining confusing terminology, carefully explaining how institutions function, and peppering the text with anecdotal examples. Joe O'Shea has created a valuable resource for students and families. Doing College Right is a must-read for all individuals seeking to thrive in the college environment. --

"Stefanie D. Niles, vice president for enrollment and communications. Ohio Wesleyan University; immediate past president, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) --

How do you know which college is right for you? And what should you do during college to make the most of your time there? This guide harnesses the latest research on how students develop and showcases award-winning programs from across the United States that are making a difference in the lives of students. --Book Jacket.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. I PRIORITIZING STUDENT SUCCESS

1. Changing Expectations: The Student Success Movement

What Is Student Success?

What Should Define Student Success?

Making Sure a College Prioritizes Student Success

2. Seeing Beyond the Rankings

What Are the Different Kinds of Colleges?

Understanding Rankings

Connecting Rankings to Graduation Rates

Examining Graduation Rates and More

Acceptance Rates, Selectivity, and Outcomes

Criticism of Rankings

Finding Data in the College Search

pt. II EXCELLING ACADEMICALLY

3. The Curriculum: What Happens in the Classroom Matters

Developing a Learning Perspective

What Is a Good Course?

Components of a Course: Tests, Group Projects, and More

How Many Classes Should You Take?

Are There Enough Courses?

Is Class Size Important?

Guided Pathways: Structure and Guidance Matters

General Education Courses

Capstone Courses and Senior Projects

What About Online Courses?

Academic Offerings and Major Selection

Double Majors and Combined Bachelor's + Master's Programs

What About Undecided Majors?

Limited Access and Restricted Majors

Changing Majors

Earning College Credit in High School

What Students Can Do Before College to Prepare

4. Staying on Track: Academic and Student Support

Advising and Mentoring

Forms of Advising and Mentoring

Support for Underrepresented and Underserved Students

Support During Emergency, Non-Academic Life Events

Parental and Family Support and Engagement

Student Engagement with Faculty

Academic Support: Libraries, Tutoring, and Study Skills

Support During the First Year: Orientation, Onboarding, and Transitions

pt. III DEVELOPING FULLY

5. Beyond the Classroom: Applied and Experiential Learning

Work-Based Learning: Internships and Co-ops

Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity

Service Learning

Study Abroad

Assessing a College's Applied and Experiential Learning

6. Does It Matter Who Your Friends Are? Engagement and Leadership Development

Culture and Fit

Sense of Belonging and Imposter Syndrome

Learning Communities: Making College Feel Smaller

Honors Programs

Residential Life

Roommates

Student Clubs

Volunteering and Community Engagement

Fraternities and Sororities

Student Government

7. Mental Health, Safety, and Wellness

College Students' Mental Health

Preventative Practices in Mental Health

Case Management

Family, Guardians, and Student Weil-Being

Safety and Policing

Food and Dining

Campus Healthcare

Recreation and Personal Fitness

Spiritual Wellness

pt. IV FUNDING AND LAUNCHING FROM COLLEGE

8. Money Matters: Costs and Financial Aid

Understanding the Costs of College

Return on Investment in Higher Education

What Is Financial Aid?

What Are the Different Forms of Financial Aid?

How Is Aid Presented by the College?

Should You Take Loans?

Working During College

Factoring in Graduate School

Colleges' Resources for Student Financial Wellness

9. Success After College: Employment, Further Education, and Beyond

How to Approach and Evaluate Colleges' Career Services

Matching Qualifications to Postgraduation Outcomes

What Do Employers Look for in Students?

Civic Development: Making Contributions After College.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780807764831

0807764833

9780807764824

0807764825

OCLC:

1182569916

Publisher Number:

99987776102