Course Syllabus

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Course Description:

This course is designed to assist the first-time student in achieving academic, career, and person success. One credit-hour.

Course Objectives:

1. Establish positive study skills to build academic success
2. Develop time management skills
3. Demonstrate effective financial planning skills
4. Increase utilization of academic resources
5. Incorporate goal-setting strategies for educational and career goals

Student Learning Outcomes:

Throughout and as a result of this course, each student will:

1. Create a plan for exploration and implementation of positive study skills throughout the semester for classes in which the student is enrolled.
2. Create a plan for exploration and implementation of time management skills throughout the semester.
3. Demonstrate understanding of student financial aid principles and policies at Northeast.
4. Complete a reflection on the student’s personal budget for the semester in which the student is enrolled.
5. Understand the purpose and value of academic resources, including academic advising, student success center services, eLearning support, technology, College publications and initiatives, and College student support offices.
6. Explore goal-setting strategies for educational and career goals through a personality inventory, a career exploration activity, and creation of an academic plan.

Textbook:

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College Success from  OpenStax (Links to an external site.), ISBN 978-1-951693-16-9

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In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX, Educational Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act; and, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, as amended, the Board of Trustees of Northeast Mississippi Community College has adopted this policy assuring that no one shall, on the grounds of race, color, age, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the College. Northeast Mississippi Community College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, sex, age, color, creed, or national origin. This policy includes the qualified handicapped and extends to all programs and activities supported by the College. The Section 504 Coordinator is Leigh Ann Stewart, Wright Hall (662)720-7192 and the Title IX Coordinator is Liz Roark, (662) 720-7223.