Topics to be Covered

All sections of the course must include Chapters 1-9 in OnCourse as well as the topics listed below.

Identify reasons for enrolling in the Seminar on Student Success course.
Describe the results of the LASSI (Learning and Study Skills Inventory) and explain various study skills strategies.
Evaluate the responses of the learning style and LASSI inventories and develop a personal learning strategies plan.
Describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and list examples of both.
Identify components of short and long-term goal setting (based on values, interest structure, personality and skills assessments); develop educational plan for upcoming semester.
Develop Student Success Plan including course materials per directions of instructor.
Identify several aspects of college academic policies and schedules such as: the Add/Drop period; withdrawal deadlines; grading policies; registration dates; student rights and responsibilities, computer access and responsibilities, etc.
Participate in a group project that composes a presentation on learning strategies (or topics assigned by instructor).
Log on to the campus Pipeline system and participate in an online discussion group and registration.
Develop the ability to recognize and use specific interpersonal, communication and listening skills through group collaboration and public speaking assignments.
Write journal entries that discriminate the difference between your previous educational experiences and college and assess the development of personal, career and academic goals.
Complete a library assignment using HELIN or other identified LRC resource.
Identify the roles and locations of: the CCRI Success Centers; the Academic Department related to your major, the LRC, Campus Security, the Enrollment Services Office, Advising & Counseling Center, Bursars Office, Co-Operative Education Program, Career Center, Computer Labs, Writing Center, Math Labs, College Bookstore, among others.
Interview an instructor or staff person and present a brief report of the meeting.
Through written work and classroom assignments, demonstrate your awareness of the importance of career goal setting and identify relevant campus resources.
List various student clubs and organizations and describe those you would consider joining.
Attend one campus-sponsored event OR one campus-sponsored workshop and provide proof of attendance by means of a brochure, playbill, certificate of attendance, etc.