Thrive! Your Guide to Success in College and Beyond

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Legacy and Significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Welcome to a Culture of Excellence: Your Pathway to Success
The History
Private Colleges
Land-Grant Public Colleges
Imprint: Funding A Way
Imprint: Moving a Mountain
Imprint: Making a Difference
Visionaries: HBCU Presidents Then and Now
Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
Dr. Charles S. Johnson
Dr. Willa B. Player
Dr. Norman Francis
Dr. Frederick S. Humphries
Dr. William R. Harvey
Dr. Johnetta B. Cole
Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan
Standing on the Shoulders: Icons
Booker T. Washington
Joseph C. Price
Mary McLeod Bethune
Elizabeth Evelyn Wright
Brigadier General Samuel Chapman Armstrong
Shout out to your HBCU!
Private Schools
Public Schools
Chapter 1 Exercises
Chapter 2: The Value of the Liberal Arts and General Education
What it Means to be a Well-Educated Person in the 21st century
The Meaning and Purpose of the Liberal Arts
The Liberal Arts Curriculum
Major Bodies of Knowledge in the Liberal Arts Curriculum
Humanities
Fine Arts
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Physical Health and Wellness
The Liberal Arts Liberate You from Narrowness and Broaden Your Perspectives
The Social–Spatial Perspective: Moving Beyond the Self to the Wider World
The Perspective of Family
The Perspective of Community
The Perspective of Society
The National Perspective
The International Perspective
The Global Perspective
The Perspective of the Universe (Cosmos)
The Chronological Perspective: Embracing the Past, Present, and Future
Historical Perspective
Contemporary Perspective
Futuristic Perspective
The Synoptic Perspective: Integrating Multiple Perspectives into a Coherent Whole
The Liberal Arts Develop the Whole Person
The Co-Curriculum: Using the Whole Campus to Develop the Whole Person
The Liberal Arts Develop Transferable Skills that Can be Applied in Multiple Contexts
The Liberal Arts Develop Skills for Success in Your College Major
The Liberal Arts Enhance Career Preparation and Career Success
The Liberal Arts Prepare You for Lifelong Learning
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 2 Exercises
Chapter 3: Principles of Student Success
Using Powerful Principles of Student Success and Key Campus Resources
Powerful Principles of College Success
The First Principle: Active Involvement (Engagement)
Time in Class
Time Spent on Coursework Outside of Class
Active Involvement in the Learning Process
Active Listening and Note-Taking in Class
Active Class Participation
Active Reading
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The Second Principle: Capitalizing on Campus Resources (Resourcefulness)
Learning Center (a.k.a. Academic Success Center)
Writing Center
Disability Services (a.k.a. Disability Resource Center)
Campus Library
Academic Advisement
Office of Student Life or Student Development
Financial Aid Office
Health Center
Career Development Center (a.k.a. Career Center)
Counseling Center
The Third Principle: Interpersonal Interaction and Collaboration (Social Integration)
Interacting with Faculty Members
Interacting with Academic Advisors
Interacting with a Mentor
Interaction with Peers (Student–Student Interaction)
The Fourth Principle: Reflection and Self-Awareness (Mindfulness)
Self-Awareness
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 3 Exercises
Chapter 4: Goal Setting, Motivation, and Character
Moving from Intention to Action
The Relationship between Goal Setting and Success
Characteristics of a Well-Designed Goal
Strategies for Maintaining Motivation and Progress toward Your Goals
Characteristics of Successful People
Internal Locus of Control
Self-Efficacy
Grit
Growth Mindset
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 4 Exercises
Chapter 5: Time Management
Prioritizing Tasks, Preventing Procrastination, and Promoting Productivity
The Importance of Time Management
Strategies for Managing Time and Tasks
Create a Time-Management Plan
Dealing with Procrastination
Myths That Promote Procrastination
Psychological Causes of Procrastination
Strategies for Preventing and Overcoming Procrastination
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 5 Exercises
Chapter 6: Strategic Learning
Moving Beyond Basic Knowledge to Critical and Creative Thinking
What Is Higher-Level Thinking?
Defining and Describing the Major Forms of Higher-Level Thinking
Analysis (Analytical Thinking)
Synthesis (Integrative Thinking)
Application (Applied Thinking)
Multidimensional Thinking
Balanced Thinking
Critical Thinking (Evaluation)
Creative Thinking
Using Higher-Level Thinking Skills to Improve Academic Performance
Strategies for Increasing Creativity
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 6 Exercises
Chapter 7: Strategies and Skills for Test-Taking
What to Do Before, During, and After Exams
Pre-Test Strategies: What to Do in Advance of Exams
Recitation
Creating Retrieval Cues
Strategies to Use Immediately Before a Test
Strategies to Use During Exams
Strategies for Answering Multiple-Choice Test Questions
Strategies for Answering Essay Questions
Post-Test Strategies: What to Do After Receiving Your Test Results
Strategies for Reducing Test Anxiety
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 7 Exercises
Chapter 8: Social and Emotional Intelligence
Relating to Others and Regulating Emotions
The Importance of Social Relationships and Social Intelligence
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Human Relations Skills (a.k.a. "People Skills")
Strategies for Meeting People and Forming Friendships
Romantic Relationships
Stage 1. Passionate Love (Infatuation)
Stage 2. Mature Love
Managing Interpersonal Conflict
Emotional Intelligence
Stress and Anxiety
Effective Methods for Managing Stress
Simple Stress Reduction Strategies and Habits
Depression
Strategies for Coping with Depression
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 8 Exercises
Chapter 9: Diversity and the HBCU Experience
Learning About and From Human Differences
Differences
What Is Diversity?
What Is Racial Diversity?
What Is Cultural Diversity?
What Is an Ethnic Group?
The Relationship between Diversity and Humanity
What Is Individuality?
Major Forms or Types of Diversity in Today's World
Ethnic and Racial Diversity
Socioeconomic Diversity
International Diversity
Generational Diversity
The Benefits of Experiencing Diversity
Diversity Increases Self-Awareness and Self-Knowledge
Diversity Deepens Learning
Diversity Promotes Critical Thinking
Diversity Stimulates Creative Thinking
Diversity Enhances Career Preparation and Career Success
Overcoming Barriers to Diversity
Ethnocentrism
Stereotyping
Prejudice
Discrimination
Strategies for Overcoming Stereotypes and Prejudices
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 9 Exercises
Chapter 10: Educational and Career Planning
Making Wise Choices about a College Major and Future Career
To Be or Not to Be Decided: What Research Shows about Students' Choice of a College Major
The Importance of Long-Range Educational Planning
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Major or Field of Study
Multiple Intelligences: Becoming Aware of Your Mental Abilities and Talents
Discovering a Major that's Compatible with Your Personal Interests and Talents
Myths about the Relationship between Majors and Careers
Do What You Are (DWYA)
The Importance of Career Planning
Strategies for Career Exploration and Preparation
Step 1. Awareness of Self
Step 2. Awareness of Career Options
Step 3. Awareness of Career Options that Provide the Best "Fit" for You
Step 4. Awareness of the Major Steps Needed to Reach Your Career Goal
Course Transcript
Personal Resume
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
References
Chapter 10 Exercises
Chapter 11: Financial Literacy
Managing Money and Minimizing Debt
Sources of Income for Financing a College Education
Student Loans
Scholarships
Grants
Veterans Benefits
Salary Earnings
Developing a Money Management Plan
Gain Financial Self-Awareness
Track Your Cash Flow
Developing a Plan for Managing Money and Minimizing Debt
Long-Range Fiscal Planning: Financing Your College Education
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 11 Exercises
Chapter 12: Health and Wellness
Body, Mind, and Spirit
What Is Wellness?
Physical Wellness
Essential Elements of Physical Wellness
Nutrition
Nutrition Management Strategies
Eating Disorders
Exercise and Fitness
Benefits of Exercise for the Body
Benefits of Exercise for the Mind
Guidelines and Strategies for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Exercise
Rest and Sleep
The Value and Purpose of Sleep
The Importance of Sleep for College Students
Adjusting Academic Work Tasks to Your Biological Rhythms
Strategies for Improving Sleep Quality
Substance Abuse and Risky Behavior
Alcohol Use among College Students
Alcohol Abuse among College Students
Use and Abuse of Illegal Drugs
Unhealthy Relationships
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Campus Safety
Chapter Summary and Highlights
Learning More through the World Wide Web: Internet-Based Resources
Chapter 12 Exercises
Glossary and Dictionary of College Vocabulary
Index