Project College Success Plus NEW MyStudentSuccessLab 2012 Update -- Access Card Package

Diane Fitton is a full professor in the Transitional Studies Department at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, where she teaches Introduction to College Studies and developmental-level English courses. In addition, Fitton coordinates college success and orientation courses offered each semester. Fitton is the author of On Campus – An Interactive Guide to College (Prentice Hall 2009), and co-authored New Beginning – Writing with Fluency (Houghton Mifflin 2001) and From Narrative Onward – Writing with a Focus (Houghton Mifflin 2001).   Recipient of the Dr. Wesley T. Hanson Award for Teaching Excellence (2001), Fitton began her career in education teaching English at Sheepshead Bay High School in Brooklyn, New York in 1969. In addition to a Master of Science in Education (Reading), she earned a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education Administration.

CHAPTER 1 COURSE ESSENTIALS

Projects

1.    Group Dynamics

2.    Course Syllabi Master Chart

3.    Course Syllabi Analysis

4.    Syllabus-Related Terms

5.    High School & College Comparison

6.    College Grading Terms

7.    Calculating Grade Point Average

8.    First Semester Grades

9.    Tracking Academic Progress

Capstone Project

 

CHAPTER 2 COLLEGE STUDENT

Projects

1.    Know Thyself

2.    Personal Motivation

3.    Goal Setting

4.    Time Management

5.    Actions & Outcomes

6.    Problem Solving

7.    Time Management Situations

8.    Stress Management

Capstone Project

 

CHAPTER 3 STUDY SKILLS

Projects

1.    Study Skills Basics

2.    Listening & Taking Notes

3.    Learning Preference

4.    Memory and Studying

5.    Study Groups

6.    Test Anxiety

7.    Objective Tests

8.    Essay Tests

9.    Test Prep

10.  Test Taking Skills

11.  Personal Learning Portfolio

Capstone Project

 

CHAPTER 4 ACADEMIC READING

Projects

1.    Reading and Annotating

2.    Reading Rate Factors

3.    Reading Across the Disciplines

4.    Information Literacy

5.    Essential Educational Technology

6.    Facts and Opinions

7.    Critical Thinking

8.    Personal Study Guide

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CHAPTER 5 ACADEMIC WRITING

Projects

1.    Writing Services

2.    Writing Assignments

3.    Modes of Communication

4.    Writing Courses and Resources

5.    Academic Essay

6.    Response Essay

7.    Analytical Essay

8.    Evaluative Essay

9.    Information Report

10.  Research Paper

11.  Summary and Abstract

12.  Writing Skills Survey

Capstone Project

 

PART 2 EXPERIENCE COLLEGE

 

CHAPTER 6 CAMPUS RESOURCES

Projects

1.    Academic Advising

2.    Academic Resources

3.    Counseling Services

4.    Financial Aid

5.    Library Services

6.    Personal Safety and Security

7.    Residential Life Services

8.    Student Health Services

Capstone Project

 

CHAPTER 7 STUDENT LIFE

Projects

1.    College Culture

2.    Diversity and Pluralism

3.    Civility On Campus

4.    Etiquette and Netiquette

5.    Campus Activities

6.    Civic Engagement

7.    Student Leadership

8.    Financial Literacy

9.    Dollars and Sense

Capstone Project

 

CHAPTER 8 PROGRAMS AND CAREER

Projects

1.    General Education Requirements

2.    Programs of Study

3.    Delivery of Instruction

4.    Semester by Semester

5.    Majors and Careers

6.    Complete to Compete

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CHAPTER 9 HIGHER EDUCATION

Projects

1.    College Mission

2.    Institutions of Higher Education

3.    Academic Community

4.    Academic Degrees

5.    Academic Honesty and Integrity

6.    College Policies A through Z

7.    College Policy Interactions

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