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What does it take to be SUCCESSFUL
in my academic work?
In a new book, Making
the Most of College (Harvard
University Press, 2001; summarized in The New York Times,
8 April 2001), Harvard Professor Richard Light makes the following
suggestions, based on interviews with 1,600 Harvard students
about what worked best for them:
- Meet the faculty (Light
writes, "Your job is to get to know one faculty member
reasonably well and get that faculty member to know you
reasonably well. If you do nothing else, do that.").
- Take a mix of courses (especially
those courses that interest you).
- Study in groups (talk over
what you're learning with small groups of students in
the same class).
- Write, write, write (the
more writing the better, especially in classes where you
have a chance to improve your writing).
- Speak another language
(not only do you gain the skills for an exceptional study
abroad experience, you can also participate in small,
interactive classes with maximum faculty involvement).
- Consider how you use your
time (managing time is the key to success: keep a log,
use your planners).
- Get involved in something
outside of academics: a job, a volunteer activity, a student
organization, athletics.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
The most successful "K" students
make the most of the resources available on campus and in
the community. Here are some of the offices, program areas,
and people you might find helpful, depending on your interests.
| ACADEMIC
RESOURCE CENTERS |
Math/Physics
Center – O/U 205, Writing
Center – UL 310, Biology
and Chemistry Center - Dow |
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Provides assistance with writing, mathematics, and first-year
science courses. |
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| BOOKSTORE |
Hicks Center (337-7317) |
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Carries textbooks, leisure reading, clothing and "K"
items, cards, and small gifts. |
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| BUSINESS
OFFICE/STUDENT ACCOUNTS |
Mandelle 201 (337-7226) |
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The business office can help students with questions regarding
their tuition bills and Federal Perkins Loans and will cash checks when
possible. |
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| CENTER
FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
Dewing 112 (337-7183, career@kzoo.edu) |
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Provides help with resume writing, internships, mock interviews,
and workshops, and maintain a large resource library. The CCD staff report,
"Our Center focuses on helping you identify, seek out, apply for,
and secure the career opportunities you want. We won't simply hand you
a job that people in your major often wind up in." |
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| CENTER
FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS |
Dewing 112 (337-7133, cip@kzoo.edu) |
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Provides experiential opportunities in international education
through study abroad, university exchange programs, and services for international
students and scholars in collaborations with our international partners.
As a leader in education abroad, the CIP also advocates for international
experiential education in local, regional, national and international
forums. |
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| CHAPEL
& SPIRITUAL LIFE |
Stetson Chapel (337-7362, ehakken@kzoo.edu) |
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The College Chapel program is designed to serve the moral
and spiritual needs of the campus community in ways that respect and reflect
the College's diversity. It seeks to build community by sponsoring a variety
of formal events, informal gatherings, and personal services. The program
includes a weekly service on Friday morning and various special events
and convocations, as well as opportunities to pursue social activism and
receive pastoral counseling. |
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| CLASS
DEANS |
First Years – Zaide
Pixley (337-5755)
Sophomores – Alyce Brady
(337-7065)
Juniors - Ed Menta (337-7126)
Seniors – Eric Nordmoe
(337-7066)
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Class Deans have 3 primary functions: 1) to serve as an
ombudsman or "go to" person for students with a problem or concern;
2) to help students navigate the critical issues and events of a particular
year; and 3) to foster a sense of community within each class. The Class
Deans are not replacements for advisors, RA’s, or other sources
of help, but are a supplement to those, particularly if students don't
know to whom to turn or if students feel that other sources of help have
not been effective. |
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| COUNSELING
CENTER |
Hicks Center (337-7190 or 337-7191, pponto@kzoo.edu
or ahill@kzoo.edu) |
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At the Counseling Center, psychologists help students work
through a variety of personal and academically-related concerns, including
stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, problems with eating,
substance use issues, learning disabilities, test anxiety, and time management.
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| DEAN
OF STUDENTS |
Hicks Center (337-7209, studev@kzoo.edu)
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The Dean of Students can be helpful when students have experienced
an emergency, unusual problems or circumstances having an impact on their
education, or if there are health, mental health or behavioral issues
having an impact on the classroom or a student's education. The Dean of
Students also has broader oversight of Security, Residential Life, Campus
Life, Multicultural Affairs, the First-Year Experience, the Counseling
Center, the Chapel, and the Health Center. |
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| FINANCIAL
AID |
Mandelle 105 (337-7192, finaid@kzoo.edu) |
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Administers all forms of financial assistance including
managing student records for scholarships, determining eligibility for
need based aid and maintaining compliance with agencies that provide the
funds for all financial aid programs |
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| HEALTH
CENTER |
Hicks Center (337-7200, healthsv@kzoo.edu) |
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Provides free and/or low cost medical care to students for
acute or chronic illnesses as well as preventative services. |
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| INFORMATION
SERVICES |
Upjohn Library Commons (337-5800, helpdesk@kzoo.edu) |
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Consists of Computing Services, Curricular Support and Media,
Library, and Web Services. Of special interest to students: the library,
e-mail, help desk, graphic, media and computer lab services. References
librarians can teach you how to find information in print and electronic
sources. In addition, they can explain how to obtain materials from other
libraries. |
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| MAIL CENTER |
Hicks Center (337-7252) |
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Available for students from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and offers
the following services: mail and package pick-up, sending overnight, 2nd
or 3rd day letters or packages, UPS packages, international letters and
packages, faxes, and selling envelopes and postage. |
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| MULTICULTURAL
AFFAIRS |
Hicks Center (337-7209, studev@kzoo.edu) |
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Serves as a primary resource for students of color. Its
responsibilities include assessing student needs and the development,
implementation and assessment of specific programmatic and service activities
to appropriately respond to identified developmental needs. It assumes
leadership for the development of "Intercultural Understanding",
one of the five dimensions or outcomes that characterizes the K-Plan.
It structures and implements various training interventions and programs
designed to meet student and campus community needs. |
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| RESIDENTIAL
LIFE |
Hicks Center (337-7210, housing@kzoo.edu) |
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Supports the academic mission by providing opportunities
for experiential education and personal development. The professional
(Area Coordinators) and paraprofessional (RA's) staff assist students
in negotiating needs, setting boundaries, and making choices, and work
with students to provide educational and social programming for their
living unit. |
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| SECURITY |
Hicks Center (337-7321, tyoung@kzoo.edu) |
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Responds to call about larcenies, assaults, student aid
(when someone is hurt); provides escorts from dusk to dawn; lock and unlock
buildings; and issue tickets in the parking lots. Security patrols the
campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is in charge of the ID cards
used for entry into the campus buildings. |
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| STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS |
Hicks Center (337-7207, bdietz@kzoo.edu) |
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Student organizations provide social opportunities that
enrich student life at Kalamazoo College. In
addition to making friends and having fun, you will gain skills such as
communicating effectively, planning and coordinating, creativity, leadership,
and responsibility. Explore your options! |
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| STUDENT
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (SAC) |
Hicks Center (337-7207, bdietz@kzoo.edu) |
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SAC consists of a group of student volunteers who plan,
organize, and implement major campus events for the student body such
as Homecoming, Monte Carlo and Spring Fling. SAC members meet weekly with
the Student Activities Coordinator to plan these events. Being involved
with SAC is a great way to get acquainted with Kalamazoo College. |
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| UNION
DESK |
Hicks Center Lobby (337-7187) |
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Offers information regarding the campus directory, campus
and community events, lost and found, games room equipment, and many additional
services |
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