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Fall 2012 Course Schedule

Courses Run for 6-Weeks

Sections A, B & EVA Meet August 29-October 8

GS-100-A:    Mon & Wed 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. (On hold for freshmen.)

GS-100-B:    Mon & Wed 3:05 - 3:55 p.m. (On hold for freshmen.)

GS-100-EVA: Mon & Wed 5:10 - 6:00 p.m. (On hold for freshmen.)

Sections C, D & EVB Meet October 22-December 5

GS-100-C:    Mon & Wed 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.

GS-100-D:    Mon & Wed 3:05 - 3:55 p.m.

GS-100-EVB: Mon & Wed 5:10 - 6:00 p.m.

Course Description: 

Strategies for Academic Success is a seminar designed for students who want to enhance their academic achievement by strengthening their learning strategies and study skills.  Through focused discussion on course materials, peer interaction, skill development, self-assessment, visits to campus resources, and other activities, students will identify the best practices for achieving their college goals.  Freshman students may find the fall course particularly helpful with adjustment challenges as they make the transition to college life.

Course Topics Include:

• Effective Learning Strategies
• Test Preparation (Study Plans)
• Test-Taking Techniques
• Time Management
• Overcoming Procrastination
• Goal Setting & Motivation
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Strategies
• Note-Taking Skills
• StrengthsQuest Assessment
• Connecting to campus academic support resources

General Course Information:

• 1 credit hour
• Content focuses on tools from Becoming a Master Student by Dave Ellis.
• Course meets for a total of 12 class sessions, plus 4 hours outside of class time for Visit Days to campus resources.
• Offered in the first and second 7-week periods in the fall semester and repeated in the first 7-week period in the spring.