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