Faculty First Year Seminars 191EDU38 - Level Up Your Learning

What are the secrets of college success? In this course, students will learn the evidence-based strategies that are key to student success. Drawing on research from education, cognitive psychology, and counseling, this course covers the fundamentals of how learning works. From building attention and focus, taking and using notes strategically, reading and decoding complex texts, managing time, and developing the wellness habits that sustain academic performance, students will receive an overview of the strategies necessary to reach their version of success. Through interactive lessons aligned with real-world career competencies, students will leave with a personal toolkit of transferable skills - and the metacognitive awareness to keep building on them throughout college and beyond.

First-year (R1ST)