Chapter 1
Who are graduates or former students of a particular school, college, or university?
Alumni
What is also known as the hierarchical classification of learning based on 6 levels of cognition?
Bloom's Taxonomy
How many hours of class should you study for each hour you are in class?
2 hours
Federal aid requires an application called what?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Name two ways to get involved on campus
What is an academic degree awarded for studies in an undergraduate major?
Baccalaureate/ Bachelor’s
What skills are gained that are applicable to many different disciplines and career fields?
Transferrable Skills
What are grade point values multiplied by credit hours?
Quality Points
Putting a passage in quotation marks BUT omitting the name of the source is an example of what?
Unintentional plagiarism
You have questions regarding several different areas: study skills, stress management, and need tutoring for a class. Which campus resource would you utilize?
Student Success Center
What is a comprehensive website that connects students and instructors to enhance classroom and online learning?
Blackboard
What is a person who seeks knowledge independently?
A self-directed learner
How do you avoid plagiarism?
Cite the information
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
Subsidized Loan- Interest free until it goes into repayment
Unsubsidized Loan- Accurse interest from the time of lending
You want someone to review your schedule for the next semester and get your registration hold lifted. Where would you go?
Advising Office
What is an account restriction which prevents a student from registering until all materials are submitted?
An academic hold
What is a philosophy of education that empowers individuals with broad knowledge and transferrable skills, and a strong sense of value, ethics, and civic engagement?
Liberal Education
What are events that occur in your life and you feel that you do not have control over them?
External Locus of Control
What are at least 3 steps you can do now to protect your personal information?
Shred Documents, Keep all documents you can shred, like your birth certificate, and social security card, in a locked drawer/box, Don’t say social security, driver’s license, or account numbers out loud where they can be overheard, Go Paperless, Clear browser histories and saved passwords from your computer, and Watch for shoulder surfers
Name three resources on campus that can help you with academic success or wellness
Noel Studio for Academic Creativity, Tech commons/GURU’s, Counseling center, Student Success Center, EKU Libraries, and Student Computing Services
What resources can be found using Colonel's Compass?
Deadlines to add, drop and/or withdraw from class, Final Exam(s) Schedule, and College and Departments Directory
List four transferable skills or skills employers are looking for that you can gain from a liberal arts education
Critical thinking, expressing ideas, brainstorming, editing/proofreading, meeting goals, multitasking, goal setting, communication skills, understanding global context, and strong sense of ethics & integrity
Cost of attendance is the overall cost a student will pay each year to attend school which includes what?
Tuition, housing, and books
What is the difference between a fixed expense and a variable expense? And give an example of each.
Fixed Expenses – occur at the same time each month and are always for the same amount
– Examples: cell phone, car insurance, & Rent
Variable Expenses – are hard to plan because they may not occur on a regular schedule.
Examples: Clothing, Entertainment, gasoline, & fixed car repair.
Name some things you can find out using EKU Direct
Class schedule/Registration, Outstanding parking tickets, How to pay your bill /Financial Aid, Order an official Academic Transcript, and Housing Information