What to Expect Today

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Welcome!
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What to Expect Today

• Half day group orientation to Wayne College
• Campus tour to the Library, Smucker Learning
  Center, and Barnes and Noble Bookstore
• Group session for hot topics for new students
  parents / family members
• Online academic advising technology session
• Individual advising with an Academic Adviser
• schedule classes for next semester

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Orientation for Parents

• Focus on hot topics for family members of college
  students.
• Students will meet up with parents at the end of
  New Student Orientation

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What is FERPA?

• Federal law protecting student privacy
• Students financial, academic and personal
  records cannot be shared with ANYONE without
  written student consent.
• Students must sign off to allow parents access to
  their information
• Forms available in the Student Services Office
• This needs to be an issue between the student and
  parent / spouse / guardian

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Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

• Wayne College closed because of weather?
• By phone [phone] or 330-972-SNOW
• Online Wayne College Website
• Wayne and Akron campus make separate closing
  determinations!
• (Separate campuses Wayne is open Akron is
  closed)

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What does the Wayne College Advising Office Do?

• Orientation Programs for new students
• Academic support first semester
• Academic Advising
• Class selection
• Registration
• Degree requirements
• Answer questions about policies, procedures, and
  class offerings.

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Wayne College offers.

• Associate Degrees
• Arts or Science
• Business Management Technology
• Exercise Science Technology
• Education Paraprofessional
• Health Care Office Management
• Be sure to follow the curriculum guide sequence
• available from advisors or website

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Wayne College offers.

• Freshmen Sophomore level (100/200) courses that
  transfer to bachelor degree programs
• Associate Degree programs with courses that
  transfer into bachelor degree programs
• CAST and CHP courses for Associate Degree
  programs Ex Criminal Justice and Radiology
• Akron program courses for bachelor degree Ex
  Social Work

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Bachelor Masters programs offered at Wayne

• Masters of Business Administration (Akron CBA)
• Bachelor Masters of Social Work (Akron CHP)
• Bachelor of Organizational Supervision
  (Akron-CAST)
• Bachelor of General Business (Walsh University at
  Wayne Campus)
• Bachelor of Corporate Communications (Walsh
  University at Wayne Campus)

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Courses at Wayne lead to these Baccalaureate
Programs

• College of Arts and Sciences Humanities
  division, Natural Sciences division, Social
  Sciences division, Fine Arts division
• College of Business Administration Accounting,
  Advertising, Finance, Management, International
  Business and Marketing
• College of Education Early Childhood Education,
  Middle Level, High School, Intervention
  Specialist
• College of Engineering Aerospace, Biomedical,
  Chemical, Civil, Computer, Corrosion, Electrical,
  Mechanical, Mechanical Polymer
• College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)
  Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice,
  Engineering Tech, etc.
• College of Health Professions Nursing, Social
  Work, Nutrition, Audiology, Exercise Science,
  Respiratory Care, Radiology, Surgical Tech
• PLEASE NOTE - Different degrees have different
  GPA and class completion requirements to be
  accepted into the upper level college.
  Additionally, some degrees are competitive.

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Student Success Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Majors

• Start on the Akron campus for these majors
• Art, Music, Theatre, Athletic Training, Interior
  Design
• Summit College Associate Degrees
• Many majors (i.e. Criminal Justice, Paralegal,
  Engineering Tech, EMT and Hospitality Management)
  
• Can take some courses at Wayne
• Additional courses to be offered in the future
• Ask your adviser any specific questions
  concerning your major

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What is a Full-Time Student?

• Carry a minimum of 12-16 credit hours per
  semester (4-5 classes)
• Take at least 16 credits per semester to graduate
  with an Associate Degree in 2 years or a Bachelor
  Degree in 4 years
• Because students are also working, typical time
  to complete a degree is usually longer

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What is a Part-Time Student?

• Under 12 credits per semester
• Financial aid requires enrollment of at least 6
  credits
• Insurance (health and car) may require full-time
  enrollment. Please check with your insurance
  company.

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Expectations

• Your adviser will want to know if you need
• day or evening classes
• certain days of the week, etc.
• Homework For 12-16 credits (full-time) expect
  to spend at least 24-32 hours a week studying.
• Work class study time leaves 10-16 hours a
  week for a job (60 hour principle)

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Expectations by Faculty

• Faculty Video (link to video)
• Dr. Snow Biology
• Dr. Hartsock Biology Chemistry

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Manage Your Time The 60-Hour
Principle

Credit hours/week 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
Homework hours/week 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12
Employment hours/week 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
Total 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

• Good time management is essential in college.
• Use a planner to schedule your weekly activities.
• Set and prioritize goals.
• Do not procrastinate.

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Expectations for Wayne - Work

• Research shows that distractions break students
  concentration
• Arrive on time to class/work
• Power down cell phones eliminate their use in
  class/work
• Be respectful of everyones learning /work place
• Eliminate talking disruptions
• Professors may ask students to leave if
  disruptions occur that impact the learning of
  others disruptions at work
• Code of Conduct at Wayne College / policies at
  work

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Having Academic Difficulties?

• Students may struggle academically in at least
  one class.
• What can you do?
• 1. Meet with instructor ASAP!
• 2. Smucker Learning Center for tutoring support
  
• 3. Meet with Academic Adviser to discuss
  scheduling / drop class options

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Differences Between High School and College

• Responsibility of learning shifts from teacher to
  student
• College courses are more difficult more
  application of learning
• College is taught in a shorter amount of time
• In college, most of the learning occurs outside
  the classroom
• Students are responsible for requesting help or
  support
• Take control of your future

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Keys to Success

• Review current Curriculum Guide for your major
• Know the degree prerequisite requirements of
  your program
• Undecided students should make an appointment for
  career counseling

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Keys to Success

• Research your ideal career area
• Take responsibility for your educational
  experience
• Attend class
• Ask questions

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Example of a Typical First Semester Class Schedule

• 3300111 English Comp I 3 credits
• 7600106 Effective Oral Communications 3
  credits
• 5540190 Physical Education 1
  credit
• 3750100 Intro to Psychology (Social sciences)
  3 credits
• 3450145 College Algebra (math) 4 credits
• 1100101 The Akron Experience 2 credits
• Total Credits for the semester 16 credits

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Welcome to Wayne Day

• HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that ALL new students ATTEND.
• Thursday, August 25, 2016 1100 am until 500
  pm.
• Great opportunity to make sure everything is in
  place for a successful start to your first
  semester.
• More information will be mailed to your home
  address.

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Make the Most of Your College Experience

• Get Involved
• Student Organizations
• Internships and
• Co-ops
• Study Abroad
• The Akron Experience

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Clubs and Organizations

• Associated Student Government
• Adult Learner Student Organization (ALSO)
• African-American Association (AAA)
• Campus Crusade for Christ
• Gay Straight Alliance
• Global Green Club
• P256 Computer Club
• Phi Theta Kappa
• Philosophy Club
• Psychology Club
• Veterans Club
• Wayne Writers Club
• Wayne Mirror
• Waynessence
• Varsity Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Golf)

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Being a Good Campus Citizen

• Parking
• No permit needed at Wayne College
• Please do not park in grass or obstruct flow of
  traffic
• Email
• Check on a daily basis
• Main communications tool used to keep students
  informed
• Campus Safety
• Be proactive
• Watch your personal property
• Dial 2911 from any campus phone for any campus
  emergencies

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Questions?