{"id":1268,"date":"2016-09-01T15:46:38","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T15:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1268"},"modified":"2022-08-22T16:10:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T16:10:42","slug":"text-responsibilities-of-student-life","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/chapter\/text-responsibilities-of-student-life\/","title":{"raw":"Responsibilities of Student Life","rendered":"Responsibilities of Student Life"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe\u00a0the responsibilities of college student life and how they differ from high school or early career life<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Stages of Life<\/h2>\r\nKeep in mind that your personal values and interests can and will change as you get older. This is evidenced in research conducted by a number of contemporary social scientists, like Erik Erikson and Daniel Levinson. Their studies show how our values affect our choices and how our choices can characterize the stage of life we\u2019re in.\r\n\r\nFor example, college students, ages 18\u201326, tend to make choices that are tentative (more short-range) and support a desire for autonomy.\r\n\r\nLater, during ages 27\u201331, young adults may rethink decisions and lean toward more permanent choices. In ages 32\u201342, adults tend to have a greater sense of commitment and stability, as shown\u00a0by their choices. In sum, our personal identity and values change over time. They continue to affect our choices and can illuminate the stage of life [footnote]Weiler, Nicholas W., and Stephen C. Schoonover. <i>Your Soul at Work: Five Steps to a More Fulfilling Career and Life<\/i>. New York: HiddenSpring, 2001. Print.[\/footnote].\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/19221834\/3777808203_d65608c0f7_o-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-483\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-483\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/19221834\/3777808203_d65608c0f7_o-2.jpg\" alt=\"3777808203_d65608c0f7_o 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nKeeping in mind that there are many phases of life, you can expect to see changes in your values and choices as you get older. You may experience a significant change in perspective while you are in college! To better understand your relationship with your values, you can continually reassess what is important to you. Make a commitment to examining your thinking, actions, choices, and keep taking self-assessment tests. This will put you in a stronger position to manage changes in your educational goals, your career, living situation, hobbies, friends,\u00a0and other aspects of your life. Changes are part of normal life transitions.\r\n<h2>Student Responsibilities<\/h2>\r\nNow that you have transitioned into college, you will have new responsibilities. Research has shown that students who get involved in career-planning activities stay in college longer, graduate on time, improve their academic performance, and tend to be more goal-focused and motivated. Overall these students have a more satisfying and fulfilling college experience. This is why an important first step in college\u00a0is examining your personal identity and values. By examining your values first, you begin the process of defining your educational goals and ultimately planning your career.\r\n\r\nAlong with assessing your values is the importance of committing to your responsibilities as a student. What are your new student responsibilities? Are they financial? Course-specific? Social? Health-related? Ethical?\r\n\r\nWhat exactly is expected of you?\r\n\r\nExpectations for student behavior vary from campus to campus. A Web search for \u201ccollege student responsibilities\u201d reveals the breadth of expectations deemed important at any given institution.\r\n\r\nOverall students are expected to at least act consistently with the values of the institution and to obey local, state, and federal laws. It may also be expected that you actively participate in your career decision-making process, respond to advising, and plan to graduate.You may have even been required to take this course.\r\n\r\nInstitutions provide additional details about student responsibilities, and the details may be formal or informal. They may fall under academic expectations or a code of conduct. They may also include resources and recommendations. The University of South Carolina site <a href=\"https:\/\/cse.sc.edu\/~cmatthew\/acad_response.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\"What Every Student Needs to Know,\"<\/a>\u00a0for example,\u00a0outlines a formula of responsibilities for student success.\r\n\r\nConsult your college handbook or Web site for details about your rights and responsibilities as a student. Overall, you demonstrate that you are a responsible student when you do\u00a0the\u00a0following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Uphold the values of honesty and academic integrity.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arrive on time and prepared for all classes, meetings, academic activities, and special events.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Give attention to quality and excellence in completing assignments.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Allot sufficient time to fulfill responsibilities outside of class.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Observe etiquette in all communications, giving respect to instructors, fellow students, staff and the larger college community.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Take full advantage of college resources available to you.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Respect diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Achieve educational goals in an organized, committed, and proactive manner.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Take full responsibility for personal behavior.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Comply with all college policies.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBy allowing these overarching principles to be your guide, you are embracing responsibility and make choices that lead to college success.\r\n<h2>College vs. High School<\/h2>\r\nIf you know others who attend or have attended college, then you have a head start on knowing what to expect during this\u00a0odyssey. Still, the transition from high school to college is striking. College life differs in many ways. The following\u00a0video clip is a brief, informal student discussion about the challenges you may face as a student\u00a0and\u00a0provides examples of issues students face in transitioning from high school to college. Click\u00a0on the \"cc\u201d box underneath the video to activate the closed captioning.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/dBVBIUxS1Os\r\n\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/SeminarDiscussionProblemsoftheTransitionfromSchool_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"Seminar discussion: problems of the transition from school to university\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe two main problems identified in the video are time management and working in groups. Multiple strategies and solutions are shared by the students.\r\n\r\nFor more information\u00a0about high school vs. college, refer to this detailed set of comparisons from California State University Chico: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csuchico.edu\/arc\/resources\/college-vs-highschool.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\"How Is College Different from High School?\"<\/a>\u00a0The site provides an extensive\u00a0list of contrasts, such as the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Following the rules in high school vs.\u00a0choosing responsibly in college<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Going to high school classes vs.\u00a0succeeding in college classes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Understanding high school teachers vs.\u00a0college professors<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Preparing for tests in high school vs.\u00a0tests in college<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Interpreting grades in high school vs.\u00a0grades in college<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe site also provides recommendations for successfully transitioning from high school to college.\r\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\r\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\r\n<a style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zbNnVYrH3VunY3rQZhTZcjFpJwS9usoTR_36in8dee4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"position: static !important;\"><\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe\u00a0the responsibilities of college student life and how they differ from high school or early career life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Stages of Life<\/h2>\n<p>Keep in mind that your personal values and interests can and will change as you get older. This is evidenced in research conducted by a number of contemporary social scientists, like Erik Erikson and Daniel Levinson. Their studies show how our values affect our choices and how our choices can characterize the stage of life we\u2019re in.<\/p>\n<p>For example, college students, ages 18\u201326, tend to make choices that are tentative (more short-range) and support a desire for autonomy.<\/p>\n<p>Later, during ages 27\u201331, young adults may rethink decisions and lean toward more permanent choices. In ages 32\u201342, adults tend to have a greater sense of commitment and stability, as shown\u00a0by their choices. In sum, our personal identity and values change over time. They continue to affect our choices and can illuminate the stage of life <a class=\"footnote\" title=\"Weiler, Nicholas W., and Stephen C. Schoonover. Your Soul at Work: Five Steps to a More Fulfilling Career and Life. New York: HiddenSpring, 2001. Print.\" id=\"return-footnote-1268-1\" href=\"#footnote-1268-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/19221834\/3777808203_d65608c0f7_o-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-483\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-483\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/19221834\/3777808203_d65608c0f7_o-2.jpg\" alt=\"3777808203_d65608c0f7_o 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keeping in mind that there are many phases of life, you can expect to see changes in your values and choices as you get older. You may experience a significant change in perspective while you are in college! To better understand your relationship with your values, you can continually reassess what is important to you. Make a commitment to examining your thinking, actions, choices, and keep taking self-assessment tests. This will put you in a stronger position to manage changes in your educational goals, your career, living situation, hobbies, friends,\u00a0and other aspects of your life. Changes are part of normal life transitions.<\/p>\n<h2>Student Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have transitioned into college, you will have new responsibilities. Research has shown that students who get involved in career-planning activities stay in college longer, graduate on time, improve their academic performance, and tend to be more goal-focused and motivated. Overall these students have a more satisfying and fulfilling college experience. This is why an important first step in college\u00a0is examining your personal identity and values. By examining your values first, you begin the process of defining your educational goals and ultimately planning your career.<\/p>\n<p>Along with assessing your values is the importance of committing to your responsibilities as a student. What are your new student responsibilities? Are they financial? Course-specific? Social? Health-related? Ethical?<\/p>\n<p>What exactly is expected of you?<\/p>\n<p>Expectations for student behavior vary from campus to campus. A Web search for \u201ccollege student responsibilities\u201d reveals the breadth of expectations deemed important at any given institution.<\/p>\n<p>Overall students are expected to at least act consistently with the values of the institution and to obey local, state, and federal laws. It may also be expected that you actively participate in your career decision-making process, respond to advising, and plan to graduate.You may have even been required to take this course.<\/p>\n<p>Institutions provide additional details about student responsibilities, and the details may be formal or informal. They may fall under academic expectations or a code of conduct. They may also include resources and recommendations. The University of South Carolina site <a href=\"https:\/\/cse.sc.edu\/~cmatthew\/acad_response.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;What Every Student Needs to Know,&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0for example,\u00a0outlines a formula of responsibilities for student success.<\/p>\n<p>Consult your college handbook or Web site for details about your rights and responsibilities as a student. Overall, you demonstrate that you are a responsible student when you do\u00a0the\u00a0following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uphold the values of honesty and academic integrity.<\/li>\n<li>Arrive on time and prepared for all classes, meetings, academic activities, and special events.<\/li>\n<li>Give attention to quality and excellence in completing assignments.<\/li>\n<li>Allot sufficient time to fulfill responsibilities outside of class.<\/li>\n<li>Observe etiquette in all communications, giving respect to instructors, fellow students, staff and the larger college community.<\/li>\n<li>Take full advantage of college resources available to you.<\/li>\n<li>Respect diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.<\/li>\n<li>Achieve educational goals in an organized, committed, and proactive manner.<\/li>\n<li>Take full responsibility for personal behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Comply with all college policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By allowing these overarching principles to be your guide, you are embracing responsibility and make choices that lead to college success.<\/p>\n<h2>College vs. High School<\/h2>\n<p>If you know others who attend or have attended college, then you have a head start on knowing what to expect during this\u00a0odyssey. Still, the transition from high school to college is striking. College life differs in many ways. The following\u00a0video clip is a brief, informal student discussion about the challenges you may face as a student\u00a0and\u00a0provides examples of issues students face in transitioning from high school to college. Click\u00a0on the &#8220;cc\u201d box underneath the video to activate the closed captioning.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"Seminar discussion: problems of the transition from school to university\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dBVBIUxS1Os?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/SeminarDiscussionProblemsoftheTransitionfromSchool_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;Seminar discussion: problems of the transition from school to university&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The two main problems identified in the video are time management and working in groups. Multiple strategies and solutions are shared by the students.<\/p>\n<p>For more information\u00a0about high school vs. college, refer to this detailed set of comparisons from California State University Chico: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csuchico.edu\/arc\/resources\/college-vs-highschool.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;How Is College Different from High School?&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0The site provides an extensive\u00a0list of contrasts, such as the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Following the rules in high school vs.\u00a0choosing responsibly in college<\/li>\n<li>Going to high school classes vs.\u00a0succeeding in college classes<\/li>\n<li>Understanding high school teachers vs.\u00a0college professors<\/li>\n<li>Preparing for tests in high school vs.\u00a0tests in college<\/li>\n<li>Interpreting grades in high school vs.\u00a0grades in college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The site also provides recommendations for successfully transitioning from high school to college.<\/p>\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zbNnVYrH3VunY3rQZhTZcjFpJwS9usoTR_36in8dee4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: static !important;\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-1268\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>College Success. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Linda Bruce. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Shared previously<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Image of zinnia bloom progression. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Cheryl. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/6KQfLc\">https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/6KQfLc<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Seminar discussion: problems of the transition from school to university. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: ELC PolyU. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dBVBIUxS1Os\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/dBVBIUxS1Os<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/section><hr class=\"before-footnotes clear\" \/><div class=\"footnotes\"><ol><li id=\"footnote-1268-1\">Weiler, Nicholas W., and Stephen C. 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