Pre-J students apply for admission to the journalism school once they complete what course?
The 4th course (2000, 2100, or 2150)
100
Name one place students go to receive tutoring located on red campus?
The Student Success Center
100
What is the difference between a strength and a talent?
A strength is consistent performance while talent is naturally recurring thoughts and feeling (gallup).
100
What building is the communication department located in?
Switzler Hall
100
What does FIG stand for?
Freshman Interest Group
200
Who is the Associate Dean of the J-School?
Lynda Kraxburger
200
What is the minimum time that should be alotted before studying for finals?
3 weeks
200
Where was the strengths quest test administered? (Be specific)
The Career Center.
200
Who is the Chair of the Communication Department?
Dr. Michael Porter
200
What is the difference between a FIG and a TRIG?
FIG- Freshman
TRIG- Transfers
300
How many credit hours do Pre-J students typically have when they apply to the J-school? (hint-during sophomore year)
60 credit hours and all other requirements.
300
If students do not perform to their satisfaction on an exam, what was one way they can work with their professor to prepare for the next exam as discussed in class?
Go over the incorrect questions together before the next exam.
300
Why were you only given your top 5 strengths after strengths quest?
Why So you can see your top competencies and work to make them stronger. There was little focus on weaknesses.
300
What are the 4 emphasis areas of communication?
Mass, Organizational, Political, Interpersonal
300
Who is the FIG'S coordinator this year?
Anna V.
400
What are the 3 requirements for direct admission into the J-School?
Top 10 percent, 29+ on ACT, 1290+ on math-verbal portion on SAT.
400
As discussed in and outside of class, at least how many times should a student meet with his or her adviser?
At least once a semester.
400
What do you think is the most popular strength out of Achiever, Activator, Analytical, Arranger, and Adaptability?
Adaptability
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400
List the 2 student organizations housed within the Communication Department?
ICOM, Lambda Pi Eta
400
What unique characteristic does the FIG program offer to its students in relevance to classes?
Take classes together.
500
What is the eligibility for admission into the honors program for the J-School?
29+ on ACT and top 10% of high school class.
500
Name at least 3 services that the Student Succes Center provides.
Advising, tutoring, help sessions, practice graduate tests, TRiO lending library, career center, strengths quest, etc.
500
Name how your strengths can be applied in the classroom? (Be specific, looking for one answer)
It can help form group projects and distribute the work according to strengths.
500
What are the requirements to apply to the Communication Department (5 criteria)?
45 hours of coursework completed; preferably at least a 2.5 GPA; 1 complete comm. course at MU with a B- or better; competitive GPA in completed comm. courses; math 1100 or 1120 and English 1000 complete
500
What are the goals of the FIG program (5 criteria)?
1.Enhance entering students' transition to college
2.Make the campus psychologically small
3.Encourage the development of group identity
4.Provide an integrated learning experience for freshmen by connecting faculty, students, disciplines, and campus experiences in a purposeful, coherent, and seamless fashion;
5.Enhance students' academic and social success.