Transition with Purpose: Pathways from English Language to Academic Study

5 Tuition Differential: IELP and PSU classes............................................................................................. 97 PSU New Student Orientation ..............................................................................................................99 Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) ............................................................................................. 101 How to Read Your DARS Report: .................................................................................................. 101 PART TWO: Transition with Purpose to the University ....................................................................... 103 Section 1: Preparation of Goals ........................................................................................................... 103 Activity 1: Peer Share and Learn: Academic Classes ....................................................................... 104 Activity 2: Statement of Purpose .................................................................................................... 105 Activity 3: Statement of Purpose..................................................................................................... 108 Activity 4: Write a Statement of Purpose ........................................................................................ 109 Activity 5: Transferrable Skills ......................................................................................................... 110 Activity 6: Advising and Career Services (ACS) Scavenger Hunt .......................................................111 Activity 7: Write a Resume .............................................................................................................. 112 Activity 8 General Education Requirements and Themes in University Studies (UNST) .................. 114 Activity 9: Assignment Analysis ...................................................................................................... 116 Section 2: Getting Involved in the University ...................................................................................... 119 Activity 10: Getting Involved in PSU: Activities................................................................................ 120 Activity 11: Getting Involved in PSU: Attend an Activity in Your Major Department........................ 122 Activity 12: Getting Involved in PSU: Observe a Class in University Studies .................................... 124 Activity 13: Action Plan for UNST ClassroomObservation .............................................................. 126 Activity 14: Getting Involved in PSU: Advisor Conference ................................................................127 Academic Advising Appointment Form ............................................................................................ 129 Activity 15: Getting Involved in PSU: Attend a Workshop Offered by Advising and Career Services 130 Activity 16: Getting Involved in PSU: Request a Syllabus................................................................. 132 Section 3: Collaborative Learning Support Activities............................................................................133 Activity 17: Mining a Syllabus: Time Management .......................................................................... 134 Activity 18: Peer Discussion: Learning Experiences In and Out of the Classroom .............................137 Activity 19: Email Etiquette ............................................................................................................. 138 Activity 20: Critical Incidents: What Would a Self-Sufficient Student Do? ....................................... 139 Activity 21: Self-Fulfilling Prophecies .............................................................................................. 143 Section 4: Writing Your ePortfolio ...................................................................................................... 144