Credit: 1 hr.
Course Schedule: MW The first 8 weeks of Semester
Text: Raimes, Ann. KEYS FOR WRITERS, 4th edition, 2005
Hesston College Mission Statement
Hesston College, the two-year college of the Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student within a Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life, and faith for service in the church and the world.
Hesston College Outcomes
Hesston College strives to help each student become:
- A competent communicator
- *A critical thinker
- *An integrative thinker
- A socially responsible person
- A person of biblical understanding and faith
*Emphasized in this class
Course Description
This course provides experiences designed to develop skills that will lead to success academically and in other areas of life; in short, to become and remain a student. Primary emphasis will include orientation to fundamental concepts and methods for academic success in the college setting.
General Objectives
- To learn to develop effective college success skills in an academic setting.
- To set goals and apply techniques that will support the students' academic endeavors.
- To provide opportunities for the education and the development of the full potential of every student within community.
Course Content
The course will cover the following core topics: classroom citizenship and study skills, goal setting, time management, college writing standards and documentation, library and internet research, and critical thinking skills.
Format
Campus experts will structure learning activities in specific areas of content. Classes will be interactive, and at times in smaller groups.
Requirements
Attendance and participation in ALL class sessions and forums
Goal-setting essay
Assignments/activities as required by individual session leaders
Revision of Goal-setting essay
Special Needs
Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent them from fully demonstrating their abilities should contact the instructor personally as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation necessary to ensure full participation.
Academic Integrity
The instructors in this course uphold the HC Academic Integrity policy, as described in the 2003-2005 Hesston College Course Catalog, pp. 29-30.