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5 Table of Contents ACHIEVE SUCCESS Please take the time to read carefully and reflect on the Achieve Success steps identified below. The objective of this document is to inform students of their personal responsibilities for their own education and to focus faculty and staff on what they should expect of students wishing to maximize their higher education experience. Attendance... Students are expected to attend all classes, to come to class prepared, to be on time, to have all required materials, to complete all homework, and to be prepared to participate in classroom discussions and learning activities. Being absent does not excuse you from your responsibilities regarding material covered, quizzes, exams, homework, experiments or projects. Critical Thinking... Today's workplace requires employees who can systematically apply knowledge and critical thinking skills. It is not enough to memorize facts or figures; students must be able to use information to further investigate their workplace as well as world events. Honesty... There is no substitute for honesty. Students are responsible for knowing the standards of conduct and student policies found in the GateWay Community College Catalog and Student Handbook, and must adhere to these standards at all times. Intensity... Attitude is everything! Education is important for personal success today more than ever before. Make education a priority. Success demands persistence and the intense commitment of time and talent. Expectation... Expect to be taught well, but also accept your personal responsibility to learn. Faculty can expose you to an abundance of information, and they can provide you with opportunities and activities that are conducive to learning. As a student, you must seize opportunities to apply that information to specific situations that confront you in your everyday life. Value... Value your education. Make it your personal goal to graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to be one of the best at what you do. Enlightenment... Ask yourself why you are seeking a higher education. Challenge yourself to achieve success at the highest level possible.