Peak Performance:
Success In College And Beyond
Chapter
4
Maximize
Your Resources
Chapter Objectives
• Identify
your school’s resources
• List
out resources of interest to students with special concerns
• Describe
how to use technology to your advantage
Chapter Objectives
• Determine
the resources available in your community
• Manage
your financial resources and save for the future
• Explain
how you are your greatest resource
Success Principle 4
Focus
on PLANNING, not reacting.
Explore Your School’s Resources
People Resources
• Academic
advisor
• Instructors
• Mentors
• Peers
Explore Your School’s Resources
Networking
• Get
to know other students in class
• Get
to know students out of class
• Get
to know your instructors
• Join
clubs
• Participate
in service learning
Explore Your School’s Resources
•
Work on campus
•
Perform
•
Join the school
newspaper
Explore Your School’s Resources
Program Resources
• Mediation
and conflict resolution
• Counseling
center
• Admissions,
records, and registration
• Learning
centers
• Library
• Career
center
• Health
center
Explore Your School’s Resources
• Counseling
center
• Student
activities office
• Student
union
• Athletic
programs and centers
• Alumni
association
• Security
Explore Your School’s Resources
Additional On-Line and Informational Resources
• School
catalog
• Orientation
guide
• Schedule
of classes
• School
newspaper
Explore Your School’s Resources
Students with Disabilities
• Check
out resources
– Parking permits
– Ramps and accessibility to buildings
– Audiotapes and books in Braille
Explore Your School’s Resources
– Extended time for test-taking
– Help in selecting courses, registering, and
transcribing lectures
– Lab course assistance
– Availability of a Sign Language
interpreter,
note taker, and tutors
Explore Your School’s Resources
• Meet
with instructors
• Meet
with your advisor
• Be
assertive
• Be
positive and focus on your goals
Explore Your School’s Resources
Commuter Students
•
Participate in
school activities
•
Use on-site
resources
Explore Your School’s Resources
Returning Students
• Adult
reentry center
• Continuing
education
• Adult
services
• Distance
Learning Office
• Veteran’s
Affairs
• Office
for credit for prior experience
Explore Your School’s Resources
• Women’s
center
• Counseling
center
• Job
placement center
• Information/referral
services
• Financial
aid office
Explore Your Community’s Resources
• Business
professionals
• Government
officials
• Political
parties
• Counselors
Explore Your Community’s Resources
Program Resources
• Chamber
of commerce
• Clubs
and organizations
• Recreation
centers
• Child
care
• Health
care
• Houses
of worship
Explore Your Community’s Resources
• Job
placement services
• Small
business association (SBA)
• Crisis
centers
• Support
groups
• Helping
organizations
• Service
learning
Explore Your Community’s Resources
Additional On-Line and Information Resources
• Community
telephone directories
• Local
newspapers
• Magazines
and newsletters
• Local
libraries
Manage Your Financial Resources
• Keep
a budget
• Avoid
credit card debt
• Save
for the future
• Protect
your identity
Manage Your Financial Resources
Financial Assistance
• School
scholarships and grants
• Pell
grants
• Loans
• Work-study
• Community
scholarships and grants
Manage Your Financial Resources
• Veterans
programs
• Programs
for Native American students
• Programs
for the unemployed
• Other
sources
Manage Your Financial Resources
Build a Savings Account
• Spend
less each day by packing a lunch
• Limit
your credit card use
• Shop
around for best interest rates
• Balance
your checkbook
Manage Your Financial Resources
• Pay
your bills on time
• Take
advantage of your employer’s payroll savings deduction plan
• Spend
less money than you make
Manage Your Financial Resources
Other Tips for Saving Money
• Shop
wisely
• Pay
cash
• Use
public transportation
• Exchange
room and board for work
• Stay
healthy
Manage Your Financial Resources
• Conserve
energy
• Get
a job
• Think
critically
• Simplify
your life
Manage Your Financial Resources
Get Financial Help If You’re
in Trouble
–
Admit that you
have a problem
–
Get professional
help
–
Spend less than
you earn
You Are A Great Resource
• You
are your most important resource
• Be
“resourceful” and take advantage of opportunities
• Don’t
sit back and wait for opportunities to come to you
• Be
proactive: ask questions, do research, and follow through on opportunities
Peak Performance:
Success In College And Beyond
Chapter 4
Maximize Your Resources