FYE 105 – College Success Strategies 2014 Fall ScheduleFriday Class Sections

Class Dates Topics/Chapters Covered Classroom Activities

WEEK1 August 29, 2014

Introduction toCollege Success StrategiesPersonal Responsibility/

Victim-CreatorThinking Outside the Box

1. Introduction and Overview – Class Content and Assignments

2. Review of Syllabus3. Ice-Breaker Activity4. Personal Responsibility Class Activity5. Thinking Outside the Box Activity

WEEK2 September 5, 2014

Introduction to Blackboard/MyCStateIntroductionChapter 1 –

The Game PlanNetiquette

1. Introduction to Blackboard/MyCState2. Navigating MyServices3. Introduction to Textbook & Course4. Chapter 1 – The Game Plan5. Netiquette6. Discuss LASSI

WEEK3 September 12, 2014

Chapter 1 –The Game Plan

Syllabus and Classroom EtiquetteChapter 2 –

Touching All the BasesCincinnati State Information

1. Chapter 1 –The Game Plan

2. Understanding Your Syllabus3. Appropriate Classroom Etiquette4. Chapter 2 –

Touching All the Bases5. What Makes a Successful Student6. Self-Assessments and Self-Awareness7. Cincinnati State Resources & Policies

WEEK4 September 19, 2014 Cincinnati State Information

1. Cincinnati State Resources & Policies2. Where on Campus is…3. Discuss Advising Appointment

WEEK5 September 26, 2014

Chapter 3 –Goal Setting, Motivation, and

Character

1. Chapter 3 –Goal Setting, Motivation, and Character

2. S.M.A.R.T Goals3. The 3 D’s of Motivation4. Discuss 30 Day Challenge

WEEK6 October 3, 2014

Chapter 4 –Managing Time and Preventing

Procrastination

1. Chapter 4 –Managing Time and Preventing Procrastination

2. Procrastination Quotient3. Scheduling, Planning & Prioritizing4. Planning Your Schedule

WEEK7 October 10, 2014

Chapter 5 –Higher-Level Thinking

Chapter 6 –Strategic Learning and Studying

1. Chapter 5 –Higher-Level Thinking

2. Strategies for Critical Thinking3. Chapter 6 –

Strategic Learning and Studying4. Continuous Review5. Getting the Most Out of Lectures

WEEK8 October 17, 2014

Chapter 6 –Strategic Learning and Studying

Chapter 7 –Test Taking Skills and Strategies

1. Chapter 6 –Strategic Learning and Studying

2. SQ3R Method3. Learning Styles4. Chapter 7 –

Test Taking Skills and Strategies5. Calculating Your GPA Activity

WEEK9 October 24, 2014

Chapter 8 –Diversity and the

Community College Experience

1. Discuss Final Presentation2. Chapter 8 –

Diversity and the Community College Experience

3. The Changing Spectrum of Diversity4. Diversity Activities

WEEK10 October 31, 2014

Chapter 8 –Diversity and the

Community College Experience

1. Chapter 8 –Diversity and the Community College Experience

2. Benefits of Experiencing Diversity3. Diversity Activities

WEEK11 November 7, 2014 Chapter 9 –

Financial Literacy

1. Chapter 9 –Financial Literacy

2. How Do You Spend?3. Understanding Budgeting and Credit4. Wants vs. Needs

WEEK12 November 14, 2014 Chapter 10 –

Social and Emotional Intelligence

1. Chapter 10 –Social and Emotional Intelligence

2. Evaluating Interpersonal Relationships

3. Understanding Yourself and Others4. Overcoming Stress and Anxiety

WEEK13 November 21, 2014 Chapter 11 –

Health and Wellness

1. Chapter 11 –Health and Wellness

2. What is Wellness and Why It’s Important

3. Understanding Personal Wellness4. Avoiding Risky Behaviors

WEEK14 November 28, 2014 COLLEGE CLOSED

WEEK15 December 5, 2014 Tying it All Together 1. Tying it All Together

FINAL PRESENTATIONSWEEK

16 December 12, 2014 Tying it All Together FINAL PRESENTATIONS

This is a proposed schedule.The instructor reserves the right to change this scheduled based on the

experiences and needs of the students involved.