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EXPERIENCE 7: VISIONING: C LARIFYING YOUR FUTURE
202 L EARNING TO LEARN: BECOMING A SELF-GROWER
2: Your Student Handbook: Exploring Your Current Context
WHY
The Student Handbook contains information specifically written as a guide and resource for students at
your school. AStudent Handbook typically includes information about students’ rights and responsibilities,
a school’s policies and procedures, available support services for students, and the specifics about campus
organizations. Knowledge of the information in the handbook enables you to become a more empowered
student who is able to utilize resources and gain the most from your college experience.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES This learning activity will teach you to:
1. Become more knowledgeable about your school and its services through the Student Handbook.
2. Learn new information about your school that will be personally useful.
3. Clarify the expectations and responsibilities of being a college student.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA If you successfully complete this activity, you will be able to:
Successfully fulfill expectations of a college student
• Effectively utilize the full range of Student Support Services
• Effectively utilize the full range of Academic Services
• Comply with the responsibilities assigned to a college student
RESOURCES
Student Handbook
Optional: College Catalog(s), Internet connection (for terminology and school website)
PLAN
1. Obtain a copy of the Student Handbook from your school.
2. Skim through the entire handbook to obtain an overview of the contents.
3. Answer the Critical Thinking Questions.
4. Complete the Treasure Hunt.
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1. Who is the person at your school who oversees student affairs, and what is this person’s title?
2. What fees, besides tuition, does a student have to pay at your school?