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C H A P T E R
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Exploring Your Communitys Resources
In Chapter 12 You Will Learn

• To understand college systems and manage
  information
• The importance of building community
• How to explore resources at school
• How to research resources for nontraditional
  students
• How to explore resources in the community

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C H A P T E R
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Exploring Your Communitys Resources
In Chapter 12 You Will Learn

• The importance of making a contribution
• Strategies for managing and saving money

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Visualize yourself benefiting from the variety of
resources that surround you in school, in the
community, and in your personal life. Become
aware of resources that your campus offers. Think
of the community resources that support and
enliven your life. Reflect on the supportive
aspects in your lifefriends, family, and future
opportunities. Feel prosperous.
Feel prosperous.
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Success Principle 12
Focus on GIVING, not receiving.
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Understanding the College System
A system is a unified structure of interrelated
subsystems. When you enter a college or job, you
are entering a system.
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Understanding the College System
You are responsible for knowing the systems

• Rules
• Regulations
• Deadlines

• Procedures
• Requirements

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The Importance of Building Community
Community is not just a physical place but a
spirit where people are accepted despite their
differences.
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Coming together is the beginning. Keeping
together is progress. Working together is success.

Henry Ford, founder, Ford Motor Company
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The Importance of Building Community
You can create a sense of community and intimacy
wherever you are.
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Exploring Campus Resources
Resources offer help and support for meeting
goals and building community.
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Exploring Campus Resources
Campus resources include

• People resources.
• Paper and materials resources.
• Program resources.
• Financial resources.

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Exploring Campus Resources

• Time resources.
• Inner resources.

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People Resources
People resources include

• Faculty.
• Administrators.
• Advisors.
• Study-team members.
• Club members.

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People Resources

• Sports-team members.
• Guest speakers.
• All the students with whom you connect and form
  relationships.

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People Resources
Your people resources will help you network for
jobs and will provide information and support.
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Paper and Materials Resources

• School catalog
• School telephone directory
• School newspaper
• Library
• Orientation guide

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Program Resources

• Orientation programs
• Advising center
• Admissions, records, and registration
• Career development center
• Job placement office

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Program Resources

• Exchange programs
• Tutoring and special services
• Counseling
• Clubs, campus events, and activities

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Financial Resources

• School scholarships and grants
• Pell Grants
• Loans
• Work-study
• Other loans
• Veterans programs

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Financial Resources

• Programs for Native-American students
• Programs for the unemployed

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Students With Disabilities

• Check out resources.
• Meet with instructors.
• Be realistic.
• Be assertive.
• Focus on your goals.

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The Returning Student
Returning students often do better than younger
students because they have a sense of purpose,
discipline, and years of experience to draw upon.
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The Returning Student
Challenges for the returning student include
managing school and the demands of family and job.
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The Returning Student
Resources include

• Adult reentry center
• Legal aid
• Continuing education
• Adult services
• Veteran's Affairs

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The Returning Student

• Office for credit for prior experiences
• Womens center
• Counseling center
• Job placement center
• Information/referral service

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The Returning Student

• Financial aid office
• On-campus child care
• Orientation programs for transfer students

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Transfer Students
Most colleges have a special orientation or
workshop for transfer students.
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Transfer Students
Make certain you have an advisor. Dont assume
you know the policies and procedures. Every
college is different.
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Students on Probation
Probation is a warning that you are doing
substandard work. You may be placed on probation
if you maintain less than a 2.0 grade-point
average.
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Students on Probation
To stay off probation, check with

• The learning skills lab.
• Advising center.
• Counseling center.
• Academic support services.
• Workshops on study skills.

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Community Resources
As a college student, you have and opportunity to
get to know a city and a chance to make a
contribution to the campus and community.
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People Resources

• Business professionals
• Government officials
• Political parties
• Child care
• Health care
• Houses of worship

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People Resources

• Crisis center
• Helping organizations
• Support groups
• Counseling

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Financial Resources

• Job placement services
• Legal aid
• Community scholarships and grants
• Service learning

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Paper and Material Resources

• Community telephone directories
• Local newspapers
• Magazines and newsletters
• Local libraries

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Stay in touch with your community by reading the
local newspaper on a regular basis to learn about
new job opportunities, community activities, and
volunteer services.
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Program Resources

• Chamber of commerce
• Clubs and organizations
• Recreation centers

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You Are a Great Resource
Call on your inner resources to make a difference
in the world. Making a contribution is one best
ways to connect to school and community.
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You Are a Great Resource
Make time to get involved in at least one area of
interest in school, the community, or the world.
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Handling Money Wisely
Like time, money is a resource to manage
wisely. Financial planning is setting goals and
choosing the necessary steps to reach these goals.
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Handling Money Wisely
Follow these tips for wise financial planning

• Keep a budget.
• Be aware of credit card debt.

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Keep a Budget
I have money to save.
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How much money do I earn?
How much money do I spend?

I am falling into debt.
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Credit Cards
Dont exceed credit limit.
Good Credit Rating
Make sure you have the money.
Be responsible.
Pay more than the monthly minimum.
Dont miss payments.
Shop around for the best interest rate.
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Save money every time you get paid by putting an
amount into your savings account before paying
your bills.
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Get Financial Help If Youre in Trouble

1. Admit that you have a problem.
2. Get professional help.
3. Spend less than you earn.

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Other Tips to Save Money

• Shop wisely.
• Pay cash.
• Think critically.
• Use public transportation.
• Simplify your life.

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Other Tips to Save Money

• Exchange room and board for work.
• Stay healthy.
• Conserve energy.
• Get a job.

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Building a Savings Account
The more money you save, the better prepared you
will be to handle unexpected expenses.
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Building a Savings Account

• Shop around for the highest interest rates for
  savings accounts.
• Balance your checkbook every month.

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Building a Savings Account

• Spend less money than you make.
• Pay your bills and taxes on time.

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Explore campus resources.
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Explore community resources.
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Find ways to get involved.
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Find ways to contribute.
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Budget your finances.
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