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As a new school
year begins, we want to offer our Top 10 List
of things to do to get off to a good academic
start:
(From the Students
of the Middle
Earth Peer Assistance Program)
1.
Get to know your instructor early and keep lines
of communication open throughout the semester.
Seniors say that they wish they
had known in their first year how important
the relationships with their instructors can
be. Instructors can be instrumental in helping
you reach career goals and opening doors to
jobs and graduate school. Make an effort to
maintain these relationships during your career
as a UAlbany student and also take a moment
to thank them for their hard work and for any
assistance they give you.
2.
Understand and follow all of the course expectations
and requirements listed in the course syllabus.
Each of your instructors should have expectations
for you to follow, both in terms of assignments
and behavior in class. Be sure to ask for clarification
if expectations are not clear.
3.
Plan ahead and use time management strategies.
Good planning and time management
skills are essential to success in the classroom.
Plan out the semester�s tasks in advance, and
stick to the plan. If you need information or
help with study skills or time management, contact
Academic
Support Services at 442-5180.
4. Keep your commitments.
By enrolling in a course you have made a commitment
to learn and make the most of the experience.
The instructor has made a commitment to share
his/her knowledge with you, so honor those commitments
by attending all classes on time, focusing on
what is being taught, and completing all course
requirements in a timely manner. If you are
involved in a group project for a course, remember
that the quality of your contribution affects
others.
5.
Communicate with your instructor and fellow
students with the same respect that you would
expect from others. This means
listening to the instructor and other students
without interrupting them and communicating
with others in respectful spoken and written
language. You don�t have to agree with everything
that is being said in the classroom, but don�t
attempt to resolve any disagreements and conflicts
by using insulting or pejorative language.
6.
Show respect to all. The classroom
can be an exciting place to share information,
thoughts, and opinions. To get the most from
your class, make sure that only one person is
speaking at a time, and show respect so that
each person in the class will have the opportunity
to fully express his or her points or opinions.
7.
Turn off cell phones or other electronic devices
while in the classroom unless these devices
are needed as part of the class lecture (e.g.
laptop computers). Your college
career is a big investment of time and money
as well as a pathway to your future success.
Make the most of your learning in the classroom
by staying focused and doing your best, and
do not distract yourself or others by using
cell phones or similar devices.
8.
Leave all personal issues or concerns that might
interfere with your learning at the classroom
door. Because our lives can be
very complicated, you may be coming to college
with concerns about family, health, relationships,
finances, and many other issues. When you come
to class, make every attempt to put these issues
aside and focus solely on the material that
is being taught. If you find that it is too
hard to put your personal concerns aside while
you are in the classroom, free and confidential
support is available at the University
Counseling Center, located on the second
floor of the Health and Counseling Building
(442-5800).
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9.
Make healthy and responsible choices when it
comes to alcohol and other drugs.
Results of a 2004 survey show that 94% of UAlbany
students think ahead and consider their health
and safety when they party, including choosing
not to use alcohol at all or drinking non-alcoholic
look-alikes. National studies of college students
also show that students who misuse or abuse
alcohol do not perform well in school � they
miss classes and get lower grades, and they
are more likely to not complete college. Remember
to consider your health and safety if you choose
to party.
10.
If you have any concerns related to the class,
speak to your instructor directly and immediately.
If you are not comfortable approaching the instructor
before or after class or if your concern is
private, make an appointment or find out when
he or she holds office hours.
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ResNet offers these tips
for protecting your computer from hackers, viruses
and worms bent on devouring your hard drive:
1. Turn off your
computer when not in use. It�s the strongest
protection you can provide for your PC. If you
have a pathway open to the Internet, the Internet
has a pathway into your computer.
2. Use anti-virus
software. When properly set up, anti-virus software
will automatically update its virus database,
providing you with the most current protection.
3. Use complex passwords
on all your system accounts. This makes your
system strong in protecting against hackers
who can get in, write their own files and applications
to your disk and delete yours!
4. Back up your
computer regularly. Murphy�s Law, due diligence,
and acknowledging that anything that spins at
7,000 rpm, 24/7 will break down, sooner or later.
5. Don�t open email
or click internet links from unknown sources.
There are numerous ways for mail to cause damage,
so think about setting up your mail client in
read-only text mode, and delete before reading
any mail sent to you by an unknown source.
For help and more information visit UAlbany�s
residential network website (ResNet).
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