CG 103 College Preparation: International 2

Lecture Hours: 2
Credits: 2

Familiarizes international students with information, resources, and strategies to be successful in the U.S. educational environment. Designed for full-time, first-term college-level students.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply strategies relating to American classroom culture to interact and learn in the community college setting.
Describe stages of culture shock and apply strategies to adjust to living in a new culture.
Explain policies, procedures, and services needed to manage the educational process.
Identify college resources to formulate a preliminary career goal and related educational plan.
Identify specialized resources for learning.

Content Outline

American Culture
- Health and Safety
- Drugs, alcohol, harassment
- Interpersonal relationships
- Transportation
- Money and banking
American Classroom Culture
- Verbal and non-verbal communication styles
- Technology expectations
- Classroom interaction
- Instructor expectations and communication
- Syllabus
Culture Shock
- Stages
- Strategies for coping
- Stress management
Policies and Procedures
- Immigration regulations/SEVIS
- Chemeketa policies
- Registration/fees/Add/drop classes/GPA
- Student rights and responsibilities
- OPT information
- Graduation and post-graduation planning
- College terminology
- Transcripts
College Resources and Individual Planning
- Academic advising and counseling
- Career planning and exploration
- Individual education planning
- Student Life and leadership programs
- Non-academic counseling
- CCC website
Resources for Learning
- Library
- Reading and Study Skills
- Campus learning resources: writing lab, tutor center, computer lab, language lab
- Success strategies for non-native