Learning Outcomes and Course Objectives

COURSE GOAL:

The goal of this class is to transform students’ academic behaviors and create a learning environment to ensure college readiness, to enhance overall performance in college courses, and facilitate successful completion of a degree or certificate.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A course designed to help students increase their academic potential, develop an educational plan, and begin learning and applying strategies for success in college and life-long learning. Topics include the academic environment, personal and career goals, self-discovery, learning systems and study strategies, critical thinking, communication skills, career plans, college resources and policies, and intrusive advising. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer nor be used to meet degree requirements. (3201015212)

 LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1.       Students in the college success course will assess their current skill level and apply new strategies to help ensure successful college performance.

2.       Students in the college success course will exhibit an increased awareness, utilization, and value of academic support services.

3.       Students in the college success course will participate in academic advising to progress academically, including developing educational goals, career goals, and a learning plan.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1.       Identify, discuss, and evaluate learning systems and study strategies as they apply to the academic environment.

2.       Examine personal goals and career plans, utilize college resources, and apply strategies for success.

3.       Exhibit written and verbal communication skills individually and in groups.

4.       Assess ideas, principles, and patterns related to college and life scenarios.

5.       Design a strategy for success.

 COURSE TOPICS:

The student success course requires that students be introduced to the following topics in order. The topics are designed to build upon each other to support students in meeting the learning outcomes for this course. Listed in parenthesis is the learning outcome that each topic supports.

·         College Student Inventory (Learning Outcome 1)

·         Angel Instruction (Learning Outcome 2)

·         What Is a Successful Student (Learning Outcome 1)

·         Barriers and Paths to Success (Learning Outcome 1)

·         Time Management (Learning Outcome 1)

·         Available Campus Resources (Learning Outcome 2)

·         Effective Academic Communication Skills (Learning Outcome 1)

·         Learning Style and Learning Strategies (Learning Outcome 1)

·         Path to Success Analysis Paper (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2)

·         Career Discovery (Learning Outcome 3)

·         Career Survey, i.e., Do What You Are (Learning Outcome 3)

·         Educational Major Explorations (Learning Outcome 3)

·         Career Exploration Paper/Project (Learning Outcome 3)

·         Degree Planning (Learning Outcomes 3)

·         Mid-Year Student Assessment (Learning Outcome 1)

·         3 of the following topics: Research, Note Taking, Test Taking, Studying, Organization, Memorization (Learning Outcome 1 and 2).

 GRADING POLICY: 

The grades for this course are Pass or Fail. Letter grades will not be given. In order to pass this course, the student must complete ALL of the following assignments and activities, which must be completed in the order listed: 

·         College Student Inventory

·         Weekly Schedule

·         Scavenger Hunt

·         Short Class Presentation

·         Learning/Personality Style Inventory/ies

·         Path to Success Analysis Paper

·         Career Exploration Paper/Project

·         Degree Plan Posted to MyPlanner

·         Intrusive Advising Checklist

·         Mid-Year Student Assessment