HOW TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

INTER-LS 300

Reflect on principles of liberal education, and apply those principles to your own learning experiences.

INTER-LS 215

Explores the meaning and value of a liberal arts and sciences education for careers in the global, technological, and multicultural workplace of the 21st century. Through a series of individual and collaborative research and communication assignments, learn to critically analyze the career and education implications of a diverse and digital workplace, and to critically reflect on strengths and values to prepare to connect college work with lifelong career success. Practice academic skills of analyzing scholarly articles, constructing written essays, presenting formal speeches, and crafting digital presentations, as well as career skills of building resumes, writing cover letters, using social networking tools, and interviewing.

INTER-LS 144

Introduction to research-based best practices for success in college-level math courses. Practical application in the areas of study skills, goal setting, time management, and notetaking; hands-on practice with problem-solving strategies.

INTER-LS 210

Interdisciplinary course in career development that connects the liberal arts and sciences degree to academic and career preparation, practical job skills, goal-setting, critical thinking and reflection. Designed for second year students, but open to all students.

INTEREGR 140

Learn and practice evidence-based strategies for success as an engineering student. Topics include study skills, time management, career exploration, academic writing, academic reading comprehension, motivation and self-directed learning.