Academic Success: How to Succeed in College
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 194
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Pages: 194
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This book can be used outside of the classroom, or as an in-class textbook. As a textbook, it can stand alone (e.g., for a first-year experience course) or be used as a supplemental text for any course. The book is developed on the successes and experiences of the author and the people (students and professionals) who have contributed ideas and quotes.
The book is divided into two parts, with fifteen chapters in each part, which is consistent with the length of traditional college semesters. One chapter from each part can be read each week over the course of a semester, or the book can be read sequentially. The assignments at the end of each chapter can be used in a variety of ways. They can serve as discussion prompts to introduce a topic, or as thought questions after a chapter has been read. The questions, as well as the content of each chapter, may be supplemented with your own experiences as well as those of the class.
The material in the chapters can be presented by the course instructor, or can be used to allow students the opportunity to develop their presentation skills at times during the semester. Assignment questions can be answered verbally as part of class discussions, or, alternatively, answers can be written in order to assess and develop students’ written communication skills.
However you use this book, as a teacher or a student, may your endeavors be successful!
Part One. OUR ADVICE TO YOU – LESSONS LEARNED
1. This isn’t High School - Be aware
2. Buckle Up - Be ready
3. Get Your S#*! Together - Be organized
4. Show Up - Be involved
5. Grow Up - Be responsible
6. Step Up - Be proactive
7. Don’t Turn Down Free Food or Beer - Be disciplined
8. Make the Most of opportunities - Be bold
9. You Can’t Be or Do Anything You Want - Be realistic
10. Me Time - Be healthy
11. Party! -Be social
12. Don’t Get Caught - Be smart
13. Remember Why You’re Here - Be intentional
14. You’re Not Alone - Be resourceful
15. Go For It! - Be respected
Part Two. SKILLS – What it takes to Succeed
1. Presenting Yourself Professionally
2. Learning Efficiently and Studying Effectively
3. Managing Your Time and Resources
4. Listening Actively and Accurately
5. Putting Integrity into Practice
6. Reading to Understand
7. Making the Most of your Money
8. Setting Goals and Objectives that Work
9. Exploring Education and Career Choices
10. Avoiding Feeling Overwhelmed - Stress Management
11. Building Healthy Relationships
12. Learning from Failure
13. Staying Motivated – the Costs of Success and Complacency
14. Speaking in Public
15. Developing and Practicing Leadership
James E. Klemaszewski enjoys a successful career as a creative and approachable leader, educator, writer,
and research scientist. During NASA’s Galileo Mission to Jupiter, Jim was part of the team that
discovered oceans on Jupiter’s moons—the first oceans to be discovered in nearly 500 years. Jim, also
known as "Klem," has presented scientific results at dozens of conferences in the U.S. and abroad,
including as an invited speaker at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow, Cornell University,
California Institute of Technology, and other institutions. Klem has been quoted by CNN, NASA HQ,
ABC News, and other news outlets worldwide.
As a writer, Klem has been a productive member of the SMS Marketing and Communications team for
the past several years, having published over 100 articles since 2020. He is a member of The College
Development Success Network, working with Lisa Roubal-Brown and the Development team to build
strategic relationships with donors. This includes recent donations to SMS with which he has been
involved, such as the $1.3M Dow in-kind donation, and Paul Liddell's estate gift. For many years he has
organized Open Door and Homecoming activities for SMS, helped organize Sun Devil Giving Day (the
SMS team was recognized for its accomplishments during Sun Devil Giving Day), created Wikipedia
pages for SMS and several faculty, edited the SMS newsletter, and participated in a variety of outreach
events. Additionally, he has authored and co-authored many news articles, scientific papers, abstracts,
encyclopedia articles, books, book chapters, grant proposals, and educational materials. He was
responsible for writing and editing daily mission press releases for NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s
Galileo Mission to Jupiter and writing a variety of education and outreach materials for NASA, Arizona
State University, and Grand Canyon University.
Klem has also been successful in communicating through the visual arts, having press-release images and
artwork published on the front page of USA Today, the New York Times, Der Spiegel, and in newspapers
around the world. He has provided image products for NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the
European Space Agency, and numerous professional journals and popular magazines. He has produced
work at the request of Sky & Telescope, National Geographic for their Millennium Edition, and by special
request for the United States Congress. Other scientific artwork Jim has produced has received attention
worldwide, being published by Encyclopedia Britannica, major newspapers, television shows (e.g., the
“CBS Evening News,” “Farscape,” and “Southpark”), internet sites, and was reported on by the BBC.
Scientific images Jim created and research to which he contributed are found in many textbooks used in
high schools, colleges, and universities globally.
With respect to leadership and management, Klem organized and spoke at educator conferences at NASA
Ames and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on a variety of topics, including volcanoes in the solar system,
water in the solar system, and life in the solar system. He received a commendation for his leadership of
the Solid-State Imaging team in the project science group for NASA’s Galileo Europa Mission.
Subsequently, Klem was offered a management position at JPL’s Multi-mission Image Processing
Laboratory. He served for a time as the Director of Educational Services at the Arizona Science Center
and was Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Science and Mathematics at Grand Canyon
University. Currently, Klem is the director of ASU Science is Fun outreach program, and manager of the
SMS demonstration facility. He is working with SMS Director Rajh and The College Development Office
to create an SMS Advisory Board to develop relationships between the School and local and regional
businesses. He is a member of Dr. Crow’s President’s Club, and a member of The College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences Dean’s Council to provide input to Kenro Kusumi, serve as an ambassador to The College,
and engage in high-value networking, such as meeting with potential donors and community stakeholders.
Klem has also worked with the ASU College Dean’s Office and Development Office to help develop the
Futures Center and provide input on College initiatives that create opportunities to connect the College,
students and business professionals. He has served on several College committees focusing on student
success and faculty development. He is active in local communities, supporting education in local
schools.
This book can be used outside of the classroom, or as an in-class textbook. As a textbook, it can stand alone (e.g., for a first-year experience course) or be used as a supplemental text for any course. The book is developed on the successes and experiences of the author and the people (students and professionals) who have contributed ideas and quotes.
The book is divided into two parts, with fifteen chapters in each part, which is consistent with the length of traditional college semesters. One chapter from each part can be read each week over the course of a semester, or the book can be read sequentially. The assignments at the end of each chapter can be used in a variety of ways. They can serve as discussion prompts to introduce a topic, or as thought questions after a chapter has been read. The questions, as well as the content of each chapter, may be supplemented with your own experiences as well as those of the class.
The material in the chapters can be presented by the course instructor, or can be used to allow students the opportunity to develop their presentation skills at times during the semester. Assignment questions can be answered verbally as part of class discussions, or, alternatively, answers can be written in order to assess and develop students’ written communication skills.
However you use this book, as a teacher or a student, may your endeavors be successful!
Part One. OUR ADVICE TO YOU – LESSONS LEARNED
1. This isn’t High School - Be aware
2. Buckle Up - Be ready
3. Get Your S#*! Together - Be organized
4. Show Up - Be involved
5. Grow Up - Be responsible
6. Step Up - Be proactive
7. Don’t Turn Down Free Food or Beer - Be disciplined
8. Make the Most of opportunities - Be bold
9. You Can’t Be or Do Anything You Want - Be realistic
10. Me Time - Be healthy
11. Party! -Be social
12. Don’t Get Caught - Be smart
13. Remember Why You’re Here - Be intentional
14. You’re Not Alone - Be resourceful
15. Go For It! - Be respected
Part Two. SKILLS – What it takes to Succeed
1. Presenting Yourself Professionally
2. Learning Efficiently and Studying Effectively
3. Managing Your Time and Resources
4. Listening Actively and Accurately
5. Putting Integrity into Practice
6. Reading to Understand
7. Making the Most of your Money
8. Setting Goals and Objectives that Work
9. Exploring Education and Career Choices
10. Avoiding Feeling Overwhelmed - Stress Management
11. Building Healthy Relationships
12. Learning from Failure
13. Staying Motivated – the Costs of Success and Complacency
14. Speaking in Public
15. Developing and Practicing Leadership
James E. Klemaszewski enjoys a successful career as a creative and approachable leader, educator, writer,
and research scientist. During NASA’s Galileo Mission to Jupiter, Jim was part of the team that
discovered oceans on Jupiter’s moons—the first oceans to be discovered in nearly 500 years. Jim, also
known as "Klem," has presented scientific results at dozens of conferences in the U.S. and abroad,
including as an invited speaker at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow, Cornell University,
California Institute of Technology, and other institutions. Klem has been quoted by CNN, NASA HQ,
ABC News, and other news outlets worldwide.
As a writer, Klem has been a productive member of the SMS Marketing and Communications team for
the past several years, having published over 100 articles since 2020. He is a member of The College
Development Success Network, working with Lisa Roubal-Brown and the Development team to build
strategic relationships with donors. This includes recent donations to SMS with which he has been
involved, such as the $1.3M Dow in-kind donation, and Paul Liddell's estate gift. For many years he has
organized Open Door and Homecoming activities for SMS, helped organize Sun Devil Giving Day (the
SMS team was recognized for its accomplishments during Sun Devil Giving Day), created Wikipedia
pages for SMS and several faculty, edited the SMS newsletter, and participated in a variety of outreach
events. Additionally, he has authored and co-authored many news articles, scientific papers, abstracts,
encyclopedia articles, books, book chapters, grant proposals, and educational materials. He was
responsible for writing and editing daily mission press releases for NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s
Galileo Mission to Jupiter and writing a variety of education and outreach materials for NASA, Arizona
State University, and Grand Canyon University.
Klem has also been successful in communicating through the visual arts, having press-release images and
artwork published on the front page of USA Today, the New York Times, Der Spiegel, and in newspapers
around the world. He has provided image products for NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the
European Space Agency, and numerous professional journals and popular magazines. He has produced
work at the request of Sky & Telescope, National Geographic for their Millennium Edition, and by special
request for the United States Congress. Other scientific artwork Jim has produced has received attention
worldwide, being published by Encyclopedia Britannica, major newspapers, television shows (e.g., the
“CBS Evening News,” “Farscape,” and “Southpark”), internet sites, and was reported on by the BBC.
Scientific images Jim created and research to which he contributed are found in many textbooks used in
high schools, colleges, and universities globally.
With respect to leadership and management, Klem organized and spoke at educator conferences at NASA
Ames and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on a variety of topics, including volcanoes in the solar system,
water in the solar system, and life in the solar system. He received a commendation for his leadership of
the Solid-State Imaging team in the project science group for NASA’s Galileo Europa Mission.
Subsequently, Klem was offered a management position at JPL’s Multi-mission Image Processing
Laboratory. He served for a time as the Director of Educational Services at the Arizona Science Center
and was Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Science and Mathematics at Grand Canyon
University. Currently, Klem is the director of ASU Science is Fun outreach program, and manager of the
SMS demonstration facility. He is working with SMS Director Rajh and The College Development Office
to create an SMS Advisory Board to develop relationships between the School and local and regional
businesses. He is a member of Dr. Crow’s President’s Club, and a member of The College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences Dean’s Council to provide input to Kenro Kusumi, serve as an ambassador to The College,
and engage in high-value networking, such as meeting with potential donors and community stakeholders.
Klem has also worked with the ASU College Dean’s Office and Development Office to help develop the
Futures Center and provide input on College initiatives that create opportunities to connect the College,
students and business professionals. He has served on several College committees focusing on student
success and faculty development. He is active in local communities, supporting education in local
schools.