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Tips for First-Year Student Success
from Delaware State University Office of Student Success Hornet Experience Guide - Spring 2022
by delstateuniv
College Deans and Department Chairs | 2021-2022 School Year
Name DEANS
Dr. Cherese Winstead-Casson Dr. Michael Casson Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones Dr. Akwasi Osei, Interim Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Dr. Young-Sik Kwak, Interim Dr. Mingxin Guo Dr. Charlisa Edelin Dr. Sabrina McGary Dr. Dae Ryong Kim Dr. Sabrina McGary, Interim Dr. Marwan Rasamny Dr. Shelley Rouser Dr. Brody Bluemel Dr. Donna Patterson Dr. Samuel Besong Dr. Agnes Richardson Dr. John Rich, Acting Dr. R. Christopher Mason Dr. Ezekiel Ette, Acting Dr. Raymond Tutu Dr. Jan Blade
College Email Phone
College of Agriculture, Science and Technology (CAST) College of Business (COB)
cwinstead@desu.edu 302.857.6420 mcasson@desu.edu 302.857.6902 Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS) gscottjones@desu.edu 302.857.6702 College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) aosei@desu.edu 302.857.6625
School of Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies pgjohnson@desu.edu 302.857.8003
Accounting, Economics and Finance Agriculture and Natural Resources Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Biological Sciences Business Administration ykwak@desu.edu mguo@desu.edu cedelin@desu.edu smcgary@desu.edu dkim@desu.edu 302.857.6638 302.857.6410 302.857.6620 302.857.7464 302.857.6933
Chemistry smcgary@desu.edu
302.857.7464 Physics, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science mrasamny@desu.edu 302.857.7896 Education srouser@desu.edu 302.857.6733
Languages and Literatures History, Political Science and Philosophy Human Ecology Nursing Psychology Public and Allied Health Sciences Social Work Sociology and Criminal Justice Sport Management bbluemel@desu.edu 302.857.6560 dapatterson@desu.edu 302.857.6631 sbesong@desu.edu 302.857.6489 arichardson@desu.edu 302.857.6749 jrich@desu.edu rmason@desu.edu eette@desu.edu rtutu@desu.edu jblade@desu.edu 302.857.6667 302.857.6709 302.857.8785 302.857.7510 302.857.6607
Go to class! Meticulously read and review each course syllabus. Have the required textbook for each course. It is not optional, it is necessary!
Perform like a pro. Go to class prepared and participate in class (e.g. stay awake, take thorough notes, answer questions).
Serious about getting work done? Find a good location. Use the library, study rooms or empty classrooms. Make doing your coursework (e.g. assignments and reading) a habitual ritual. Turn in all assignments on time!
Guidance and help exist. Set up your tutors before there is a problem.
Write it down. Gather your syllabus from each class and plot major assignments, quizzes and exams on a monthly calendar.
Take breaks to get energized. Eat, sleep, exercise and relax!
Be a test preppie. Before a test, quiz yourself to see if you can recall information without looking at notes and textbooks.
Get to know your professors and advisor. Visit them during their office hours and ask questions when needed.
Set SMART goals.
S Specific goals have a much greater chance of being accomplished.
M Measure your progress to stay on track.
A Make your goals attainable. Plan your steps wisely.
R To be realistic, set goals which you are both willing and able to work.
T Your goal should be grounded within a time frame.
