Academic Success Guide
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Academic Success Guide
What is the Academic Success Guide (ASG)?
The Academic Success Guide (ASG) can be used to assist you with goal setting, organization, and time management.
Several students who have used the ASG have experienced an improvement in their overall GPA in just one semester!
How do I use it?
To get the best use from the ASG, identify an accountability partner. It could be a friend, family member, coworker,
instructor or KCC sta member. If you dont know anyone who can fulll this role, visit the Support Services
Department (located in the lower level of the Student Center) and they would be happy to assist. Schedule an
appointment with your accountability partner and arrive prepared. Keep it simple! Discuss your goals and potential
barriers and create a plan that will help you meet your goals. Schedule follow up meetings with your partner to track
your progress toward your goals.
Instructions for use
Plan
• DiscusstheASGwithsomeonewhowillholdyouaccountable
• Onyourown(orwiththeaccountabilitypartner)completethefollowing:
1. Identify your academic success goals (i.e. to successfully pass courses)
2. Acknowledge potential barriers (i.e. My car isn’t dependable)
3. Develop a plan of action to prevent the barrier from becoming an obstacle (i.e. if my car breaks down I will ride
the bus).
4. Schedule follow up meetings with your accountability partner to discuss your progress
My Success Team
• Includenamesandcontactinformationofpeoplewhomaybehelpfultoyouracademicsuccess(i.e.friend,advi-
sor, coach, counselor, mentor, tutor, nancial aid ocer, etc.).
Assignment Tracker
• Recordyourcoursename,instructorname,contactinformationandattendancepolicy
• Listeachassignmentandduedate
• Marksubmittedassignments
• Trackpointsearnedandpointspossible
• Determineyourgradeusingtheformulaprovidedatthebottomofthesheet
Calendar (month at a glance)
• Useacalendartokeeptrackofimportantdeadlinesandduedates
• Createmonthlygoalstohelpyoustayontrackandmonitoryoursuccess
• CreateaToDoListandmarkthingsoasyouaccomplishthem
Calendar (weekly overview)
• Providedisanexampleofwhataweekmightlooklike(includingsleepandmeals)
• Usetheblankcalendartotrackactivitiesanddeterminewherethereistimeforstudying,homework,tutoring,etc.
Financial Budget Calculator
• Thenancialbudgetcalculatorwillhelpyoubalanceexpensesandincome
• Additionalwebresourcesarealsoprovided
Student Success Tips
• Followthetipsoutlinedforstudentsuccess
• Consideraddingyourownideasaswell
Resources
• Takeadvantageoftheavailableresourcesthatareoered
Academic Success Goals
1
Always use your Academic Success Guide
2
Twice per semester, meet with your accountability partner.
Contact Support Services at 269.965.4150 if you need a partner.
Goal
Progress
Potential Barrier Plan
Student Signature
Next Meeting Date is
Accountability Partner
I understand that by signing this plan I am agreeing to the goals, potential barriers and plans outlined above. While Kellogg Community College
strives to provide programs and services to promote student success and retention, the College makes no claims, promises or guarantees.
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My Success Team
Name
Title
Phone
Email Address
Name
Title
Phone
Email Address
Name
Title
Phone
Email Address
Name
Title
Phone
Email Address
Name
Title
Phone
Email Address
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Assignment Tracker
Course Professor’s Name
Email Phone
Oce Hours
Attendance Policy
Final
Grade
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Assignments
Due Date
Points
Possible
Points
Received
Submitted
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To calculate grade divide points received by points possible. For instance if you received 17 out of 20, divide 17
by 20, to get .85 or 85%. Review your class syllabus to see what letter grade you would receive for this score.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
MONTH
Monthly Goal Monthly Success
To Do ListImportant Dates
EXAMPLE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
TIME
AM
PM
Schedule
____________________
Dress & Breakfast
____________________
History History History
Work Phys Ed Phys Ed Phys Ed
Work Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
French French French
________________________ Lunch _________________________
Math Math Math
Chem Lab
English English English
___________________________________
Dinner
______________
___________________________________
Sleep
__________________________________
Dress &
Breakfast
Film
Making
Film
Making
Work
Work
Work
Work
Work
Work Work Work Work
Work
Work
Work
Work
Work
Work
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Work Work Work Work
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
TIME
AM
PM
Schedule
Financial Budget Calculator
Expenses
Income/Revenue
Balances
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$ AMT MONTHLY YEARLY
$ AMT MONTHLY YEARLY
Education
Housing
Food
Transportation
Health
Personal
Entertainment
Dependent Care
Other
Misc
Total
Family Contribution
Financial Aid Grants
Financial Aid Loans
Employment
Scholarships
Other
Total
(Total Income – Total Expenses)
$
Resources
Budget Calculator www.direct.ed.gov/BudgetCalc/budget.html
Loan Servicing Centers for Students http://ifap.ed.gov/ifap/helpContactInformationDetailedList.jsp?lsc=2
Repaying your Loans http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans
National Student Loan Database www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/
US Department of Education Managing Loans www.studentloans.gov
Student Success Tips
• Beginstudysessionswithyourmostdicultassignmentorprojectsrst,whenyouaremost
energeticandstillfreshandalert
• Identifythetimesofdaythatyoustudymosteectivelyandarrangeyourschedulesothatyou
areabletostudyattimesthatyouwillbemostproductive
• Workindividuallywithyourinstructorduringocehours
• Doallcoursehomeworkpriortoclass
• Takegoodnotesduringlectures
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VisitTheBridgeforassistancewithnotetakingandstudyskills
• Taperecordlectures(perprofessorpermission)
• Formastudygroupw/othersinyourclass
• Practiceeectivetimemanagement
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Setgoals,prioritize,organize&planahead(useascheduleorcalendar)
• UseResourcesAvailabletoyou
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Classmates,coworkers,family&friends
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LearningResourceCenter
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TheBridge
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SupportServices
• Getcomfortablewithtechnology
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Timemanagementandresearchareabigpartofstudentlife,understandinghowtoproperly
usetechnologywillcreatemuchbetteruseofyourtime
• KCCoersFREEacademicworkshopstohelpyoubrushuponcomputerbasics.Feelfreeto
attendasmanyoftheseworkshopsasyoudlike.
The Bridge
WEB www.kellogg.edu/services/the-bridge/
PHONE 269-965-3931 ext. 2296
Learning Resource Center (Library)
WEB www.kellogg.edu/services/library/library/
PHONE 269-965-4122
Student and Community Services
Academic Advising
WEB www.kellogg.edu/services/academic-advising/
PHONE 269-965-4124
Admissions
WEB www.kellogg.edu/admissions/
PHONE 269-965-4153
Career and Employment Services
WEB www.kellogg.edu/services/career-employment-services/
PHONE 269-965-3931, ext. 2637
Financial Aid
WEB www.kellogg.edu/admissions/nancial-aid/
PHONE 269-965-4123
Lifelong Learning
WEB www.kellogg.edu/community/lifelong/
PHONE 269-965-4134
Miller Building Fitness Center
WEB www.kellogg.edu/athletics/facilities/
PHONE 269-965-4151
Support Services
WEB www.kellogg.edu/services/student-support-services/
PHONE 269-965-4150
Student Life
WEB www.kellogg.edu/student-life/
PHONE 269-965-3931, ext. 2634
Visit the Hub at the North Avenue, Battle Creek campus for in-person assistance with any Student
Services questions.
Available Resources