Communication
Who should you communicate with every semester to make sure you are on track to graduate?
Your academic advisor
What will get students into athletic events on campus for free?
Student ID Card
What is the #1 indicator of student success in college?
Attendance
Who should you see on campus if you're having a mental health crisis?
Counselor Donnie Winget
True or False: even if your course is online, you can still be dropped for not attending.
True. Make sure you are logging into Desire2Learn at least once a week and completing ALL your weekly assignments to avoid being dropped.
What JALC platform is the best way to communicate with your instructor and other departments on campus?
Volmail, you should check this daily!
How many JALC enrolled students are required to start a new club?
Who do you contact to change your major?
Academic Advisor
If a certain subject is a barrier for you, who should you make an appointment with in the Student Success Center as soon as the semester starts?
Tutor
In your myJALC portal or contacting the Bursars Office
What type of text messaging alerts does JALC Alerts provide when you sign up?
Emergency alerts, such as campus closures, fires, weather alerts, and other real-time campus emergencies
What event in the fall can you explore different clubs, organizations, and departments on campus?
Loganpalooza
What item should you keep in your backpack or your car because it is a distraction in class?
Your cell phone! Very rarely do instructors allow cell phones. They are a huge distraction, take away from your learning, and disrespectful to the instructor because it shows you are not listening.
If I need to self-report my IEP or other classroom accommodations, who do I see on campus?
Disability Support Services Coordinator (right now it is Janelle Horton)
What department can help you be successful after college by assisting with resume writing and mock interviews?
Career Services
True or False: you can text your advisor.
True! Each advisor has their own number through J1 Text.
True or False: College student engagement can be a leading indicator of success?
Students who are more engaged with their studies, faculty, staff, and other students are more likely to achieve higher levels and persist in their college studies. According to Modern Campus Involve, students who are engaged are 1.8 times more likely to receive a job offer at graduation, 1.7 times more likely to consider graduate or professional school, and are rated as 18% more career-ready by employers.
I have a really busy week and feel overwhelmed. I am not going to finish an assignment and will ask for an extension or ask to redo it later. This is acceptable. True or False?
False. Deadlines are deadlines in college and you can't catch up and turn your work in at the end of the semester. Managing due dates and time management is a BIG part of being a college student.
What resources are available on campus if students are struggling with food insecurity, clothing, and other basic needs?
Snack Locker, Foundation Emergency Fund, and Career Closet.
How many credit hours per semester should you take to be on track to graduate?
15 credit hours
True or False: In order to receive updates on important deadlines about classes, payment due dates, student events, class cancellations and more I should sign-up for JText.
True. JText is the non-emergency email and texting service for students to recieve messages and communicate with faculty and staff members.
What is the official student government of John A. Logan College? This group represents the student body as the voice of the students, works collaboratively with employees and administration to make a positive impact at the College for students.
Student Senate
What steps should you take if you are going to miss class?
1. Email your instructor BEFORE missing the class.
2. Check D2L to see what assignments/lecture/quizzes you will miss.
3. Complete your assignments or contact your instructor to see if you can make them up AHEAD of time.
Who can help you work through a policy and facilitate conversation if you're having a JALC related issue?
Student Liaison
Who is the John A. Logan College President?
Dr. Kirk Overstreet