EL-120 Early College Odyssey (P2) Assignments
- Instructor
- Karyn Renehan
- Term
- Winter 2015
- Department
- Pathways to College
- Description
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This course is designed to enhance your experience in the Pathways Program. Through academic advisement, learning about resources at CCC and beyond, group discussion, and peer support you will be provided with a structured environment to assist you in making the transition to attending college at Clackamas Community College. You will be encouraged to use critical thinking skills to set goals and make responsible decisions regarding academics, career planning, and social relationships. The course will also explore the purpose of higher education and your role in the college environment.
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Final project due in class on March 6th. If you choose to see a CCC adviser as for part III of the final, please see me first so you can be prepared for the meeting.
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OSAC Activities Chart and Resume Worksheet due in class on February 20th. Use the resources given in the handouts (attached) and links to sample resumes online for entry-level resumes focused on skills and accomplishments.
Links to more tips and sample resumes:
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/resumewriting/a/firstresume.htm
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/u/resumesandletters.htm
http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumesInterviews/ResumesInterviews.aspx
http://www.professional-resume-example.com/high-school-student-resume-example.html
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/resumewriting/a/firstresume.htm
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/u/resumesandletters.htm
http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumesInterviews/ResumesInterviews.aspx
http://www.professional-resume-example.com/high-school-student-resume-example.html
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Complete the "Choosing the Right College" Worksheet from the Opportunities booklet. (see pg. 5). Due in class on 2/6. Use the resources from College Board and Oregon CIS to help narrow down your search and research details about each school.
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Research College Admissions/Standardized Testing based on notes from class and the following links or other credible sources on the web (please cite if you use additional sources). Write one page (typed) of your findings and how that information will impact your decision-making and planning for college. Due 1/30 in class.
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Read pgs. 144-151 and complete Journal #14 (typed preferred). Begin your 32-day commitment sometime in the next week and continue to track your daily results through 32 days. The results will be due as part of your final - the journal about starting the commitment will be collected in class on 1/23.
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Complete your Two-Day Time Log (hard copies are in my office if needed) to track how you spend your time - weekdays are recommended for tracking. Try to document as accurately as possible! Due in class 1/23.
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Read pg 129-141 in your On Course Textbook. Complete Journal #12 (typed, one page minimum). Due in class 1/16.
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Fill in the 3-month calendar (or use your own planner) with major due dates and exams for the term based on syllabi from CMC and CCC classes. Due 1/16 - will be checked in class. Link to pdf of calendar: