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Name of Learning Opportunity: | Strategies for Academic Success |
Mode of Delivery: | Study Group
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Study Group/Residency Enrollment Caps: | Sep cap: 15
Nov cap: 15
Jan cap: 15
Mar cap: 15
May A cap: 15
May B cap: 15 |
Region: | Niagara Frontier |
Location(s): | Buffalo |
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Mentor/Instructor: |  |
Offered in these terms: | Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, May A (8 Week) |
Credits: | 4 |
Liberal Study? | YES |
Level: | Intro |
Area of Study: | Cultural Studies |
Subject: | Cultural Studies, Writing: Expository and Creative |
GenEd Area 1: 10. Basic Communication | Fully |
GenEd Area 2: | Partially |
Available Collegewide: | N |
Describe how will you interact with students at a distance: |  |
Description: | This study is designed to help students develop skills and employ strategies necessary to achieve college-level academic success and become more self-aware and prepared as they pursue a degree. Students will learn strategies for learning independently, including managing time, setting goals and developing action plans. Students will identify a variety of valuable to a variety of valuable support networks and learning resources available through Empire State College and beyond. The course utilizes a "learning by doing" approach to guide students in identifying the needed resources and practicing important college study skills. New Empire State College students may find this course beneficial in helping them transition to the college and prepare for academic success. For students who opt for the 4 -credit version of this course, there will be an additional emphasis on critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. |
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