Counseling Services Center
Academic Access 101 (AA 101)
Coordinated through the Counseling Services Center by College Counselor Helen Frank, Academic Access 101 is a one-credit course that provides freshmen students with an orientation to college life, assistance in the development of academic skills and a positive support system to promote self-esteem and motivation toward career goals. AA101 gives students the opportunity to develop and apply critical thinking skills. The course focus on the following topics: study skills; test taking; stress and anxiety management; social/interpersonal skills; career development and managing the college’s policies procedures and resources.
Topics Covered Include:
- College Services & Protocol (CPE Preparation)
- Study Skills & Test-Taking Techniques
- Goal Setting
- Time & Stress Management
- Decision Making
- Career & Personal Development
- Teamwork Skills
- Interpersonal Communications Training to be Used with Faculty and Fellow Students
- Critical Thinking Skills
