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Congratulations<\/h1>\r\nYou made it! You've already shown the perseverance and dedication necessary to get into college. Maybe your path here from\u00a0high school was short, or maybe you've had many life experiences\u00a0since your time in high school. Either way, welcome to Monroe Community College. We're so glad you've chosen MCC!\r\n

MCC History<\/h2>\r\nEstablished in 1961 as a unit of the\u00a0State University of New York<\/a>, Monroe Community College was a vision shared by a handful of industrious and determined business people, community leaders, and government officials. Local physician, Dr. Samuel J. Stabins, wanted to prepare students to work in local hospitals and health care facilities, so the first Board of Trustees was comprised of Rochester\u2019s finest professionals in medicine, business, education, and law.\u00a0Building 10, where the gym is located, is named after Dr. Stabins.\r\n\r\nDuring the early months of 1962, Dr. Leroy Good was hired by the board as MCC\u2019s founding president. Good, who already had successfully established community colleges in three other states, would make his mark in Rochester as well. Building 3, the MCC Library, is named after Dr. Good.\r\n\r\nOn Sept. 19, 1962, the doors of MCC\u2019s original campus in the former East High School at 410 Alexander Street swung open and welcomed 720 students. Three years later, in June 1965, MCC became the first college in the nation to receive accreditation within three years of its founding. In 1968, the College responded to increasing enrollment by moving to a new campus on East Henrietta Road in Brighton on what used to be a dairy farm.\r\n\r\nOver the years, MCC became the fastest growing community college in the state, increasing enrollment during the 1980s by more than 41 percent. In 1991, the College announced plans for a second campus to serve a steady influx of students. The Damon City Campus, named in honor of longtime Trustee E. Kent Damon, opened its doors the following year in downtown Rochester to educate students in law, criminal justice, human services and K-12 teaching. To meet the needs of students to juggle college and family, the MCC Child Care Center opened in May of 1991 and was named after trustee Richard M. Guon.\r\n\r\nIn 1997, MCC opened the Applied Technologies Center, a 53,000-square-foot, $6.4-million facility on West Henrietta Road, serving some of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. About 1,000 full-time and part-time students, many of whom are employed in local industry, learn the latest methods in optical fabrication, precision machining, automotive technology, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning.\r\n\r\nIn 2002, MCC began comprehensively training the region\u2019s first responders in a new 49,000-square-foot, $26-million regional emergency responder training complex. The Public Safety Training Facility on Scottsville Road, across from the airport, was created through a collaboration of regional emergency response organizations and Monroe County.\r\n\r\nIn 2003, MCC\u2019s Housing and Residence Life program was launched with the dedication of the Alice Holloway Young Commons, named in honor of our distinguished founding trustee, board chair, and chair emerita. A prominent and active African-American woman now in her 90's, Dr. Young continues to be engaged in the MCC community and attends key events on campus. In Fall 2007, Canal Hall was added to the commons, which is located on the north side of the Brighton Campus.\r\n\r\nIn December 2003, responding to the tragedy of Sept. 11th, the College launched its Homeland Security Training Institute to address the educational needs of those across the region faced with responding to natural and intentional disasters. Three years later, the College answered the county\u2019s call to provide education, training, and resource development in the agriculture industry, and MCC\u2019s Agriculture and Life Sciences Institute was launched in January of 2007.\r\n\r\nRooted in its history, MCC will continue to respond to the changing requirements of the local community. Today, the College has served more than a quarter of a million people. In the last several years, MCC welcomed the new Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Center for Excellence in Nursing, the PAC fitness and recreational facility, and a new downtown campus to meet evolving educational needs of people throughout our region.\r\n

Transitioning to MCC<\/h2>\r\nMost students feel a sense of excitement and enthusiasm,\u00a0along with\u00a0a bit of anxiety,\u00a0as they begin classes, especially\u00a0in their\u00a0first semester. In many ways the beginning of each semester is a fresh start. It is an opportunity to learn and grow. You'll meet new people, have new experiences, and be\u00a0inspired to\u00a0attain high standards. The transition to college is full of exciting opportunities and challenges.\r\n\r\nThis book, just like this course, is intended\u00a0to be a resource for you as you navigate your transition to college. Each chapter is designed to help you think about important issues in college life.\u00a0Some of the ideas\u00a0will be relevant immediately, and others will be of use to you as you move through your educational career. You may want to keep this text to use as a resource throughout your time at MCC.\r\n\r\nPlease keep in mind that there are both print and online versions of this book. As the required text for this class, all students can purchase\u00a0the book\u00a0in the MCC Bookstore\u00a0as well as access it online via\u00a0Brightspace.\r\n\r\nThis College Success textbook is organized so that each chapter focuses on two or more related issues important to college students, and most chapters have four separate sections. Here's an overview:\r\n

Chapter 1: Starting Smart<\/h3>\r\n

encourages you to value class time, learn about how you learn, and think through your communication as it introduces you to some of the technology you'll use in college. It also\u00a0discusses habits of mind for success, some of the policy issues in college, and strategies for staying safe on and off campus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 2:\u00a0Goal Setting<\/h3>\r\n

gives you the opportunity to find out more about yourself and set some short-, mid-, and long-term goals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 3: Managing Time & Study Space<\/h3>\r\n

helps you achieve your goals by giving tips for time management and organization.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter\u00a04: Career\u00a0Exploration & Pathways<\/h3>\r\n

offers you an opportunity to think about who you are and where you are going within and beyond Monroe Community College.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter\u00a05: Learning & Studying Effectively<\/h3>\r\n

explores deep learning, taking notes from readings and lecture, and preparing for and taking tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter\u00a06: Diversity & Inclusion<\/h3>\r\n

focuses on topics that\u00a0help diverse learners create a positive learning environment by honoring the similarities and differences between unique individuals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 7: Personal & Financial Responsibility<\/h3>\r\n

examines personal responsibility and managing finances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter\u00a08: Thinking & Analysis<\/h3>\r\n

explores critical and creative thinking and how to use them to solve problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 9: Health & Wellness<\/h3>\r\n

examines\u00a0personal wellness issues, such as eating well, exercising, managing stress, and maintaining mental health.<\/p>\r\nThis College Success course is one step along your journey\u00a0through higher education. It is the hope that this text and course will offer you a solid foundation for future opportunities and challenges.\u00a0By being\u00a0open to hard work and new experiences, collaborating with classmates, and accessing college resources, you are on your way to a successful college experience.\r\n

Again, welcome to MCC. We are glad you are here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\nThe most up-to-date version of this text is available to students online through their College Success (COS) course's Brightspace space. It is also available online at the following address:\r\n

https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-mcc-cos3<\/a><\/p>\r\nIn addition to this electronic copy of the text, students are required to purchase the reasonably priced hard copy PDF version of the College Success text from the MCC Bookstore. Although the PDF version does not include interactive content such as videos and quizzes, it does provide a convenient alternative if you lack\u00a0Internet access at times. It facilitates participation in class activities and enables you to practice the active reading strategies that turn your texts into valuable, personalized resources to which you can refer all the way throughout your educational journey.\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"

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Congratulations<\/h1>\n

You made it! You’ve already shown the perseverance and dedication necessary to get into college. Maybe your path here from\u00a0high school was short, or maybe you’ve had many life experiences\u00a0since your time in high school. Either way, welcome to Monroe Community College. We’re so glad you’ve chosen MCC!<\/p>\n

MCC History<\/h2>\n

Established in 1961 as a unit of the\u00a0State University of New York<\/a>, Monroe Community College was a vision shared by a handful of industrious and determined business people, community leaders, and government officials. Local physician, Dr. Samuel J. Stabins, wanted to prepare students to work in local hospitals and health care facilities, so the first Board of Trustees was comprised of Rochester\u2019s finest professionals in medicine, business, education, and law.\u00a0Building 10, where the gym is located, is named after Dr. Stabins.<\/p>\n

During the early months of 1962, Dr. Leroy Good was hired by the board as MCC\u2019s founding president. Good, who already had successfully established community colleges in three other states, would make his mark in Rochester as well. Building 3, the MCC Library, is named after Dr. Good.<\/p>\n

On Sept. 19, 1962, the doors of MCC\u2019s original campus in the former East High School at 410 Alexander Street swung open and welcomed 720 students. Three years later, in June 1965, MCC became the first college in the nation to receive accreditation within three years of its founding. In 1968, the College responded to increasing enrollment by moving to a new campus on East Henrietta Road in Brighton on what used to be a dairy farm.<\/p>\n

Over the years, MCC became the fastest growing community college in the state, increasing enrollment during the 1980s by more than 41 percent. In 1991, the College announced plans for a second campus to serve a steady influx of students. The Damon City Campus, named in honor of longtime Trustee E. Kent Damon, opened its doors the following year in downtown Rochester to educate students in law, criminal justice, human services and K-12 teaching. To meet the needs of students to juggle college and family, the MCC Child Care Center opened in May of 1991 and was named after trustee Richard M. Guon.<\/p>\n

In 1997, MCC opened the Applied Technologies Center, a 53,000-square-foot, $6.4-million facility on West Henrietta Road, serving some of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. About 1,000 full-time and part-time students, many of whom are employed in local industry, learn the latest methods in optical fabrication, precision machining, automotive technology, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning.<\/p>\n

In 2002, MCC began comprehensively training the region\u2019s first responders in a new 49,000-square-foot, $26-million regional emergency responder training complex. The Public Safety Training Facility on Scottsville Road, across from the airport, was created through a collaboration of regional emergency response organizations and Monroe County.<\/p>\n

In 2003, MCC\u2019s Housing and Residence Life program was launched with the dedication of the Alice Holloway Young Commons, named in honor of our distinguished founding trustee, board chair, and chair emerita. A prominent and active African-American woman now in her 90’s, Dr. Young continues to be engaged in the MCC community and attends key events on campus. In Fall 2007, Canal Hall was added to the commons, which is located on the north side of the Brighton Campus.<\/p>\n

In December 2003, responding to the tragedy of Sept. 11th, the College launched its Homeland Security Training Institute to address the educational needs of those across the region faced with responding to natural and intentional disasters. Three years later, the College answered the county\u2019s call to provide education, training, and resource development in the agriculture industry, and MCC\u2019s Agriculture and Life Sciences Institute was launched in January of 2007.<\/p>\n

Rooted in its history, MCC will continue to respond to the changing requirements of the local community. Today, the College has served more than a quarter of a million people. In the last several years, MCC welcomed the new Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Center for Excellence in Nursing, the PAC fitness and recreational facility, and a new downtown campus to meet evolving educational needs of people throughout our region.<\/p>\n

Transitioning to MCC<\/h2>\n

Most students feel a sense of excitement and enthusiasm,\u00a0along with\u00a0a bit of anxiety,\u00a0as they begin classes, especially\u00a0in their\u00a0first semester. In many ways the beginning of each semester is a fresh start. It is an opportunity to learn and grow. You’ll meet new people, have new experiences, and be\u00a0inspired to\u00a0attain high standards. The transition to college is full of exciting opportunities and challenges.<\/p>\n

This book, just like this course, is intended\u00a0to be a resource for you as you navigate your transition to college. Each chapter is designed to help you think about important issues in college life.\u00a0Some of the ideas\u00a0will be relevant immediately, and others will be of use to you as you move through your educational career. You may want to keep this text to use as a resource throughout your time at MCC.<\/p>\n

Please keep in mind that there are both print and online versions of this book. As the required text for this class, all students can purchase\u00a0the book\u00a0in the MCC Bookstore\u00a0as well as access it online via\u00a0Brightspace.<\/p>\n

This College Success textbook is organized so that each chapter focuses on two or more related issues important to college students, and most chapters have four separate sections. Here’s an overview:<\/p>\n

Chapter 1: Starting Smart<\/h3>\n

encourages you to value class time, learn about how you learn, and think through your communication as it introduces you to some of the technology you’ll use in college. It also\u00a0discusses habits of mind for success, some of the policy issues in college, and strategies for staying safe on and off campus.<\/p>\n

Chapter 2:\u00a0Goal Setting<\/h3>\n

gives you the opportunity to find out more about yourself and set some short-, mid-, and long-term goals.<\/p>\n

Chapter 3: Managing Time & Study Space<\/h3>\n

helps you achieve your goals by giving tips for time management and organization.<\/p>\n

Chapter\u00a04: Career\u00a0Exploration & Pathways<\/h3>\n

offers you an opportunity to think about who you are and where you are going within and beyond Monroe Community College.<\/p>\n

Chapter\u00a05: Learning & Studying Effectively<\/h3>\n

explores deep learning, taking notes from readings and lecture, and preparing for and taking tests.<\/p>\n

Chapter\u00a06: Diversity & Inclusion<\/h3>\n

focuses on topics that\u00a0help diverse learners create a positive learning environment by honoring the similarities and differences between unique individuals.<\/p>\n

Chapter 7: Personal & Financial Responsibility<\/h3>\n

examines personal responsibility and managing finances.<\/p>\n

Chapter\u00a08: Thinking & Analysis<\/h3>\n

explores critical and creative thinking and how to use them to solve problems.<\/p>\n

Chapter 9: Health & Wellness<\/h3>\n

examines\u00a0personal wellness issues, such as eating well, exercising, managing stress, and maintaining mental health.<\/p>\n

This College Success course is one step along your journey\u00a0through higher education. It is the hope that this text and course will offer you a solid foundation for future opportunities and challenges.\u00a0By being\u00a0open to hard work and new experiences, collaborating with classmates, and accessing college resources, you are on your way to a successful college experience.<\/p>\n

Again, welcome to MCC. We are glad you are here.<\/p>\n

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The most up-to-date version of this text is available to students online through their College Success (COS) course’s Brightspace space. It is also available online at the following address:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-mcc-cos3<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition to this electronic copy of the text, students are required to purchase the reasonably priced hard copy PDF version of the College Success text from the MCC Bookstore. Although the PDF version does not include interactive content such as videos and quizzes, it does provide a convenient alternative if you lack\u00a0Internet access at times. It facilitates participation in class activities and enables you to practice the active reading strategies that turn your texts into valuable, personalized resources to which you can refer all the way throughout your educational journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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