This course helps students become more effective learners and achieve their goals at Big Bend and beyond. Students will learn skills that benefit them in college, life, and the workplace such as time management, strategies to overcome procrastination, professional communication, goal-setting, analyzing college systems, and self-advocacy. Students will apply these skills to concepts such as studying for classes, researching and developing an educational plan, and exploring a career pathway.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Set goals and measure progress
- Manage time and prioritize tasks
- Analyze personal performance
- Articulate a clear plan for the future and note how college contributes to that plan
PO5 Students will be able to solve problems by gathering, interpreting, combining and/or applying information from multiple sources.
IO1 Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Goal Setting
- Educational Planning
- Time Management
- Career Exploration
- Self-Understanding
- College Systems, Processes, and Resources
- Academic and Classroom Success