Course Syllabus

I. WORK ETHIC FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER

Aug 24 
Aug 26
Aug 28
Sept 1

Introduction
Setting Goals/Identifying Priorities/Maintaining Commitment
I Am 
Dealing with Failure/Rewarding Success

II. PERSONAL  GROWTH RESOURCES

Sept 1
Sept 3
Sept 8

Mental Health 
Nutritional Health
Physical Health

III. PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS 

Sept 10
Sept 14
Sept 16

Campus
Community
Financial Aid Resources/Financial Management 

III. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES 

Sept 18
Sept 22
Sept 24
Sept 28
Sept 30

Information Literacy Requirements
Internet Use
E-mail and Voicemail Protocol 
Technologies - Word/Technologies - Excel
Technologies - PPT 

IV. LEARNING STYLES AND SKILLS 

Oct 1
Oct 5
Oct 7
Oct 9
Oct 13
Oct 15

Identifying Learning Styles 
Listening/Note-Taking
Time Management 
Studying/Handling Assignments 
Memory Techniques/Test Taking Strategies 
Academic Integrity 

V. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Oct 19
Oct 21
Oct 23
Oct 27
 

Communication: Assertive
Communication: Professors, Peers
Effective Written Communication
Effective Non-Verbal Communication

VI. TEAM WORK

Oct 29
Nov 2
Nov 4
Nov 6
Nov 10
Nov 13
Nov 17

Group Dynamics
Diversity Appreciation
Gender Sensitivity
Peer Support
Conflict Management 
Leadership Styles/Skills

VII. CRITICAL THINKING/CREATIVE THINKING 

Nov 19
Nov 23

Decision Making
Problem Solving 

VIII. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE CAREER

Dec 1
Dec 3
Dec 1
Dec 3
Dec 8

Decision Making 
Problem Solving
Writing a Resume
Writing a Cover Letter 
Interviews/Dressing for Success 

IX. REVIEW & FINAL

Dec 9
Dec 11
Dec 15
Dec 17