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