AAA109 – H 33 crn 22595 Syllabus
Advanced Academic Achievement
Contact Information
Instructor:
Contact:
Class Day/Time:
Classroom:
Kathleen Verner, Ph. D.
Only use D2L email, cccs account
Friday 8 am
SO 217
Important Dates
Last date to drop and receive a refund
Last date to withdraw-no refund
Fall Break – Classes not in session
Last day of classes
09/6/12
11/18/2012
11/19/2012-11/25/2012
12/10/2012
Course Information
Course Description:
This course examines theories and practices associated with successful learning to enhance college success.
Areas of study include education and career planning, effective communication, personal management, critical and
creative thinking, development of community and awareness of diversity, leadership, and techniques for successful
academic performance. Corequisite DevEd 090 classes
Required Textbooks:
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The Community College Experience Brief (3rd Edition), by Amy Baldwin;
Do not buy used textbooks
ISBN: 9780132676496
Required Course Materials:
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3-ring binder, Notebook paper (1pkg.), Academic Calendar / Planner, Index cards,
Highlighters (2 colors), Post-it notes (1 pack-3x3)
Course Objectives:
Students will learn strategies for college success in the following skills:
1.
Create educational and career plans
- Set long-term and short-term academic goals
- Identify campus resources for academic success.
- Identify career interests and campus resources for career planning.
2.
Demonstrate effective communication skills
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