Who Can I Run to...?
Transitioning to College
Resources on Campus
Time Management and Habit Forming
Course Content
100

If I am struggling with course content, I should first go to this individual for help.

My Professor

100

When completing an assignment for class and you’ve included thoughts that’s not unique/specific (including work you’ve done for other classes) to that assignment you need to include this

Citations

100

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I can use ____ if I want to know details about upcoming events at AU or clubs on campus.

Engage

100

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I can go to ___ for support with time management and task prioritization.

Academic coaching
100

What is the critical self-reflection model introduced in class?

What, So What, and Now What

200

When you are experiencing issues communicating/problem solving with your professor, this is the next person to contact.

Department Chair

200

Don’t be afraid to do this both during your time in college and beyond.

Ask others for help!

200

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I can use ___ to apply for full-time and part-time jobs and internships specifically posted for AU students and alumni.

Handshake

200

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____ is a good strategy for building habits that involves pairing an aspirational habit with an existing habit.

Habit stacking

200

In this type of conversation, we approach with no judgment, ready to listen without critiquing and without assumptions.

Dialogue

300

This individual is available to assist me when you have questions about university policies.

My Advisor

300

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Prior to the semester and throughout the semester, you should be building your _____ toolbox. This will allow you to release energy so you can refocus and recharge at the busiest times of your semester.

Stress-relieving 
300

if I need a disability accommodation (potentially including if you had an IEP or 504 plan in high school), I can submit my documentation to this office.

Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC)

300

What are some time-management strategies recommended in class materials?

Keep a planner, maintain a steady schedule, prioritize tasks.

300

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The following are all components of establishing ______: How we negotiate our environments and relationships, Informed by our experiences in the world,  Our way of communicating what we want and don't want, what we need and don't need.

Boundaries

400

If I encounter a situation related to sexual harassment and/or any sexual misconduct, I can report it to this office for assistance/an investigation.

Office of Equity & Title IX

400

In order for your guardians to have access to your grades, to discuss your academic progress, and/or student account information you must give them permission by completing this form.

FERPA Waiver (found in your AU portal)
400

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If I am feeling anxious, depressed, or generally feeling stressed or overwhelmed in my daily life, I can go to or use ____ for well-being support. (Multiple acceptable answers here)

1. Center for Well-being and Psychological Services

2. YOU@American

3. My SSP

400

What is step 4 of building an incremental habit?

Give yourself a way to check in on your habit.

400

These are the dimensions of wellness included in the Creating a Healthier Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to Wellness.

Emotional, social, physical, environmental, occupational, intellectual, spiritual, and financial.

500

When you need to miss class for extenuating circumstances (including a significant medical issue)?

Office of Dean of Students

500

In college learning, your professor provides this percentage of the content needed to be successful on exams or projects in class via lectures. You must generate the remaining learning by synthesizing, grounding, and expounding upon the class information.

20%
500
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I can go to ____ if I want to participate in a community service assignment for a class or if I want to find out information about which volunteer organizations exist in DC.

Center for Community Engagement and Service.

500

You can use productivity tools such as this tomato-themed technique to help with time management.

Pomodoro Technique

500

These are ways of practicing community care.

Check in regularly, empathize, make specific offers, prioritize rest, socialize, intervene.