COLS 1101—College Success Skills

Autumn 2022
Alan LaForrest (alaforre@cscc.edu )

WEEK/MEETING WHAT IS COVERED IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS HOMEWORK AND STUDENT LEARNING

DAY IN CLASS AND DEADLINES OUTCOMES
WHEN
Introduction to Course Complete Course Info Quiz by
Week 1 (M) Account Info 11:59 pm on Wednesday 8/31/22.
Important Information Complete Introduction on
8/29/22 Ice-Breakers Discussion Board by 11:59 PM by
Friday 9/2/22
Intro to Final Project Complete SmarterMeasure Students will demonstrate
Week 1 (W) Electronic Assessment and Discussion Board familiarity with the
Communication Tips by 11:59 pm on Friday 9/2/22. policies/procedures of
8/31/22 Public Safety Columbus State
Complete Cougar Technology Community College.
Quiz by 11:59 pm on Sunday
9/4/22.

Labor Day
Week 2 (M) NO CLASS

9/5/22

Introduction to Project *Create a Focus 2 Account By 11:59 PM on Saturday 9/10/22, Students will demonstrate
Week 2 (W) 1: Career Exploration *Complete Work Interest complete Project 1 online self-knowledge and ability
Assessment submission. to set, articulate, and revise
9/7/22 *Complete the Personality academic/career goals.
Assessment

Getting Involved on *Guest Speaker Submit completed Project 1 Notes Students will apply
Week 3 (M) Campus *Time Calculator Activity at the beginning of class on effective strategies for
Time Management *Set Up Outlook Calendar 9/12/22. reading, note taking,
9/12/22 Note Taking Styles studying, and test taking.
Before Wednesday’s class,
complete the Text Anxiety Survey.
Come to class with your results
and be ready to discuss.

Study Skills By 11:59 PM on Saturday 9/17/22, Students will apply

Week 3 (W) Text Anxiety complete Unit 3 Quiz effective strategies for
reading, note taking,
9/14/22 studying, and test taking.
 Introduction to Project *How to Find Your Advisor If you’re considering transferring, Students will demonstrate
Week 4 (M) 2: What’s My Plan? *Locating Plan of Study come prepared for next class with self-knowledge and ability
*Create a Plan questions and transfer options to set, articulate, and revise
9/19/22 you’re considering. their academic and career
goals.

Transfer Plans (Mary By 11:59 PM on Saturday 9/24/22, Students will demonstrate

Week 4 (W) Whitt Guest Speaker?) complete Project 2 online self-knowledge and ability
How to Use submission. to set, articulate, and revise
9/21/22 Transferology their academic and career
goals.

Communication Styles Students will identify their

Week 5 (M) Study Groups communication styles and
practice effective
9/26/22 communication techniques,
which can be used to
improve personal and
professional relationships.

Academic Integrity Students will demonstrate

Week 5 (W) college knowledge and
familiarity with
9/28/22 policies/procedures of
Columbus State
Community College.

Introduction to Project *In-Class Group Project Complete PowerPoint Students will demonstrate
Week 6 (M) 3: Campus Resources presentation before next class. college knowledge and
Email to alaforre@cscc.edu by familiarity with the
10/3/22 Campus Resource Tour 4 pm on 10/5/22 services/resources
Campus Resource
Presentations

Group Presentations *Group Presentations (Be ready to By 11:59 PM on Saturday 10/8/22, Students will demonstrate
Week 6 (W) take notes! You’ll need them to complete Project 3 exam on college knowledge and
complete Project 3) Blackboard familiarity with the
10/5/22 services/resources

Introduction to Final *Sign up for final presentation Students will demonstrate

Week 7 (M) Project date self-knowledge and will
College as a Holistic apply effective strategies to
10/10/22 Experience accomplish their short-term
and long-term goals.

Personal Finance By 11:59 PM on Sunday, October Students will utilize time

Week 7 (W) 16th submit your meeting with
your academic advisor for extra
10/12/22 credit. This is a 5 point extra
credit opportunity!
and money management
strategies to accomplish
their short- and long-term
goals and articulate the
connection between grades
and college finances.

Final Presentations *Presentation Feedback Send final presentation to Students will identify their
Week 8 (M) alaforre@cscc.edu by 5 pm on communication styles and
the day of your presentation. practice effective
10/17/22 communication techniques,
which can be used to
improve personal and
professional relationships.

Final Presentations *Presentation Feedback Send final presentation to Students will identify their
Week 8 (W) alaforre@cscc.edu by 5 pm on communication styles and
the day of your presentation. practice effective
10/19/22 communication techniques,
which can be used to
improve personal and
professional relationships.