Student Success Courses

One of UAS's primary purposes is to train you to become a life-long learner.  By the time you finish your studies at UAS, we hope you will have a greater understanding of your learning processes, and will be better able to teach yourself new and lively lessons.  Student Success Courses help you embark on this journey.  They teach you how learning works, how you learn best and how you can turn that knowledge into classroom success.
 

Fall 2001 College Success Courses

HUM 193-T01 (For students in Sitka)  Achieving Success in College

Have you ever noticed you learn better by reading than by doing, or by seeing than by hearing?  Or perhaps you are just the opposite?  You learn using your own unique preferences and skills.  This class will help you to identify those strategies which are most useful to you as you continue to learn in college and beyond.  You will also learn how to think critically, how to improve your creativity, how to take better notes, how to score higher on tests, how to navigate the maze of college rules and regulations, and how to juggle work, family and school.  You will learn what college instructors expect of you and what services are available to you as a UAS student.  You will develop strategies for setting and achieving your personal and educational goals.

HUM 193-T02 (For students in Sitka)  Career Exploration

Looking for that perfect job?  This course can get you closer.  Learn how to assess your interests, explore various career fields, plan the perfect job search, prepare a fabulous resume and ace the interview.  This course meets twice weekly for the 3rd five weeks of the semester.

DEVM 102-Ul1 (For distance delivery students) 
Introduction to Distance Education

A diverse menu of study skills for the student entering the distance learning college environment.  Skills include: active listening, effective reading, taking usable notes, test preparation and test taking strategies, communication, and the use of technology as a study resource -- all in the distance learning context.  Additionally, personal development elements such as time management, working with University representatives, and accessing local resources will provide skills to maximize the learning experience and address the intrusive issues that impact the learning process.