CLS 100 - Introduction to College: New Student Experience

1. Define and demonstrate the traits and characteristics of successful college students.
2. Locate and describe GRCC student and greater community resources and services.
3. Use self-assessment tools to enhance personal success and implement strategies for changing behavior.
4. Develop and demonstrate effective learning techniques. 
5. Describe one’s own learning style and select the approaches that will make learning easier.
6. Develop and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of diversity.
7. Develop effective strategies for college and life success in the areas of health, finance and interpersonal communications.
8. Use technology in college and lifelong learning.
9. Construct an individual path to graduation and initial career plan.
10. Engage in the campus and larger community through activities which affect positive personal and civic change.
11. Know and use active listening skills. (CS3)
12. Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue. (CT1)
13. Identify the best solution to a problem or issue. (CT7)
14. Use reflection to examine personal beliefs and values and identify their origins and potential biases. (SR10)
15. Adapt to change by developing new ideas or finding improved ways of doing things. (PR1)
16. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. (PR4)
17. Make informed and effective decisions about personal finances. (PR7)
18. Manage time effectively. (PR9)
19. Work well in teams and with others. (PR10)

A.  Time Management

B.  Organization

C.  Wellness

II. Locate and describe GRCC student and greater community resources and services.

A. Dates & Deadlines

B. Road Map to Campus

C. What and where are resources

III. Use self-assessment tools to enhance personal success and implement strategies for changing behavior.

A. Personality Assessment

B. Attitudes

C. Motivation

D. Beliefs

IV. Develop and demonstrate effective learning techniques.

A. Note-taking

B. Reading strategies

C. Test-taking/ study skills

D. Memory building

E. Reflective writing

F. Time management

G. Critical thinking

V. Describe their own learning style and select the approaches that will make learning easier for them.

A. Learning style assessments

VI. Examine the advantages and challenges of diversity within a college context.

A. Diversity/ Perspective event- Diversity Learning Center

B. Self Reflection- unintentional Bias

VII. Develop effective strategies for college and life success in the areas of health, finance and interpersonal communications.

A. Financial Aid

B. Budgeting

C. Informed financial decisions

D. Wellness/ Stress Management

E. Communication

F. Conflict management/ teamwork

VIII. Use technology in college and lifelong learning.

A. Internet

B. E-mail

C. Word processing

D. Online Student Center (registration in class)

E. Library Visit

F. Website

G. Blackboard

IX. Construct an individual path to graduation and initial career plan.

A. My Degree Path (in computer)

B. Planning Academic path

C. Transfer Planning

D. Connect academics & career goals

E. Career exploration/ confirmation

F. Career / self assessments

X. Engage in the campus and larger community through activities which affect positive personal and civic change.

A. Campus Engagement

B. Social & personal responsibility

Class activities/Group Work: 10-30%

Projects: 10-30%

Facilitated Discussion: 20-40%
Mandatory Course Components:

1. MDP / Academic Plan Assignment
2. SALT- 4 modules
3. Campus Event/ Reflection
4. Career Presentation/ Paper
5. Resources- Road Map  to Campus
6. Next Semester Registration