Student Success Seminar The Student Success Seminar is a baccalaureate credit bearing course designed to enhance student understanding of the higher education environment and assist with transitional issues. The focus is on active learning strategies, which encourage the integration of classroom theory and practical application; supports the acquisition of new skills, techniques, and information; reviews campus wide expectations and reinforces policies, procedures, and program requirements. Exposure to and experience with existing and emerging technology is a major component of the course. If you are interested in teaching a Student Success Seminar, click on the link below to download an application.
What do students have to say about the Student Success Seminar?
"I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to take the Student Success Seminar class because it has benefited me in a lot of different ways. I am doing quite well in all of my classes. I have been able to keep a handle on all of my school assignments and projects. I think that I do a good job in keeping my priorities straightened out. This class in particular has shown me where things are in the library, and how to use the library equipment. It has taught me ways I can become a more organized person. It also has got me in the habit of checking my University of Akron e-mail account."
Danielle Knepp
2003 Graduate of Hoban High School
First Year Student at The University of Akron What is covered during the Student Success Seminar? Community Building
- Establish personal connections to enable social integration in class and on campus.
- Learn about their new UA family - history, traditions, people.
Critical Thinking/Skill Development
- Time management/Stress management
- Note taking/Study skills
- Test taking
- Computer literacy
Personal Development
- Willingness to take responsibility for own actions
- Development of effective communication skills with peers and faculty
- Willingness to try new things, meet new people
Improvement of Academic Program Knowledge and Management
- University course requirements
- University academic policies
- Resources on campus
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