CSS Policy and Procedures
A student that wants to sign in but doesn't have their swipe card can do this.
What is, provide the CSS program assistant with their N number or full name?
A student that prefers to listen to audio books over reading, likes to record and listen to lectures and likes to study by verbally reviewing their notes might be this particular type of learner.
Auditory Learner
The SUNY New Paltz mascot.
This is how you spell Kristen's last name.
What is, f a n f a r e l l i?
It's possible to do a game or activity with one person. (true/false)
Students can use the computers in the CSS without having an appointment. (true/false)
What is true?
A student says that they like using flash cards to help learn information but don't like doing them by hand. You might recommend this to them.
What is quizlet?
The president of SUNY New Paltz.
Who is Donald P. Christian?
The names of two of the three graduate assistants at the CSS.
What is Wendy, Lizzie and/or Angela?
The popular online quiz tool where a question is asked then attendees are timed to find an answer.
What is Kahoot? (there are other correct answers also)
The way students sign up for an appointment.
What is, use mynewpaltz then "make an appointment" in the CSS tab?
The study method where you study for 25 minutes then take a 5 minute break.
What is the pomodoro method?
The name of the Museum of Art on campus.
What is the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art?
The person that oversees the Advising Office and Center for Student Success (Kristen's supervisor)
Who is Dante Cantu?
You want an assistive tool that will help you figure out which student answers your question the fastest.
What is answer buzzers or light buzzers?
The timesheet deadline every other week.
What is Wednesdays at 5pm?
The method of note taking where there is a "question" area on the left, a "notes" area on the right and a "summary" area.
What is the cornell method?
What is the McKenna, Parker or Max and Nadia Shepard Recital Hall?
The advisor whose office is in the CSS.
Who is Rob Moysey?
A student tells you they have trouble completing their exams on time in the subject that you're tutoring them for. This might be a good activity to help them prepare for this.
What is timed problems? (or other variations of this)
The proper way to call out for an emergency or illness at the CSS.
What is, use the Qualtrics form and call if it's less than one hour away from your shift.
A device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.
What is a mnemonic?
SUNY New Paltz used to be the "New Paltz Normal and Training School" which was built in this year.
What is 1885? (Note: 1828 and 1833 are also acceptable since the New Paltz Classical School started at this time which is rooted to the college)
There are four student staff titles that a staff member could have at the CSS. They are the following.
What is writing consultant (or writing tutor), subject tutor, program assistant and peer advisor.
A good group activity to use when you have an even number of students and you're working through a challenging problem where students could benefit from both individual thought and group processing.
What is think-pair-share?